Musical omnivore Martin Fondse is a jazz and contemporary music pianist, composer and arranger who won the prestigious Dutch Boy Edgar Prize in 2017. The customarily accepted boundaries between genres like classical music, jazz, latin and world music simply do not exist in his world.
Fondse’s creativity in composing and arranging is distinctive. It reveals a humorous and narrative style ranging from poetic, empathetic to delicate.
Martin Fondse has released twelve albums under his own name and appeared on many more as a composer, arranger or sideman.