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To New York City!

On wednesday 30th of March, I'll be travelling to New York City for two weeks. The trip has always been (and is always) an ideological journey for many musicians.

America the homeland of Jazz, and New York, the cultural epicenter of this idium. It goes without saying that the trip will be one of learning, and as a true music tourist, I'll be immersing myself in the music scene.

Also on the agenda are some lessons with some prominent saxophonists. I have been looking forward to this trip for over three months, and hopefully I will have a lot to take back with me when I come back to Amsterdam in two weeks.

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Jula Aimée: Dordrechts Jazz Podium 19th March

I'll be performing with the Jula Kalshoven Band at the Dordrechts Jazz Podium on the 19th of March. the Concert starts at 22:00 and we'll perform two sets of 45 minutes. I'll performing on both Tenor Saxophone and EWI.

Jula Kalshoven: Vocals
Joao Driessen: Saxophone/EWI
Paul van der Veen: Clarinet/Saxophone
Thomas Rolf: Bass
Tijn Jans: Drums

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LaPalmá of Sorts

I will be performing with Diego Nicolás, a composition of his entitled Irani. An exploration of Karnatic techniques in composition. The Piece relies heavily on complicated rhythmical structures for developement and identity.

We will be performing it as part of the Contemporary Music Through Non-Western Techniques course at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam on the 21st of March in The Blue Hall.

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Blazin' Quartet: Stadsschouwburg Almere

On the 27th of February the Blazin' Quartet will play at the Stadschouwburg Almere.
We will be presenting new repertoire from our upcoming CD as well as reworked material from our previous CD "Finding a Way".

Joao Driessen: Tenor Saxophone, EWI
Michael Rörby: Trombone + Effects
Mihail Ivanov: Bass
Srdjan Ivanovic: Drums, Sequencer

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Felix Schlarmann Group: Mini-Tour (February)

I'm happy to announce that from the 10-15th of February the Felix Schlarmann Group will be performing at a number of top noch venues in Holland and Germany:

10th in Nijmegen - JIN, 12th in Amsterdam - Meneer de Wit, 13th Hamburg - Stellwerk, 14th Berlin - B-Flat, 15th Amstelveen - Maal3.

The tour will show off some of the new repetoire composed by Felix Schlarmann.

Floris van der Vlugt: Alto Saxophone
Joao Driessen: Tenor Saxophone
Franz von Chossy: Piano
Lucas Dols: Bass
Felix Schlarmann: Drums

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Showcase - Blazin' Quartet

We will be participating at the Dutch Jazz and World Meeting 2010 (or DJWM for short) On the 3rd of December in the Felix Meritis (Amsterdam).

This event is a showcase for the band and will give conference goers a quick glimpse of what we have been working on in the past month(s).

Along with the Blazin' Quartet, Ernst Glerum, Joris Posthumus Quartet and Ntjam Rosie will also be performing.

For more information regarding the Blazin' Quartet click here or here.

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Benoit Martiny Band - CD Release Concert Luxembourg

19th of November in Melusina (Luxembourg)
Doors: 20:30
Support Act : Brach
Electric Aftershow Party with loose body parts vs Mad Fred (eqleqtiq)

"Isolation Nation" is the title of Benoit Martiny's new album, on which, together with his bandmates, he once again mixes Rock, Jazz, Funk and insanity to create unique and original compositions, which the band will be presenting on this release show in Melusina.

The band will be supported by Brach, a project of Luxembourgs Nr.1 Hip-Hop act "De Läb" and there will be an amazing party after the concerts with loose body parts vs mad fred (deqlectic).

The Benoit Martiny Band exists since autumn 2004, recorded 3 albums and performed in many countries such as Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hungary, Italy, Germany.... In 2008 they won the prestigious "Amersfoort Jazz Talent Award" in the Netherlands. Now they are back with new music, so don t miss this extraordinary release-show!!! 19th of November in Melusina Doors: 20:30 Support Act : Brach Electric Aftershow Party with loose body parts vs Mad Fred (PLAY eqleqtiq)

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