After playing piano and bass guitar, Masha Bijlsma began singing jazz at 19, forming the successful Masha Bijlsma Band. They performed globally, including at the North Sea Jazz Festival. Masha released six CDs, gaining many fans, and sang works by Thelonious Monk, Fats Waller, and others. She performs at Summertime with Ilja Reijngoud, who has led his own groups for over 30 years. Ilja’s quartet recorded five albums and his latest duo, The Art of Two, plays The Dutch Real Book. He has worked with Bob Brookmeyer, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, and many others. 

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The international ensemble CaboCubaJazz uniquely blends the melancholy of Cape Verdean music with Cuban rumba, salsa, and adventurous jazz. This fusion, 100% CaboCubaJazz, takes listeners and dancers on a journey of desire, passion, subtlety, and musical fire. The group has performed in Canada, Thailand, Cuba, Germany, Finland, Israel, Austria, Belgium, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Norway, and the Netherlands. Highlights include the Havana Jazz Festival, Penang Jazz Festival, Borneo Jazz, and North Sea Jazz Festival. 

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For years, he's performed as a percussionist, specializing in Latin and salsa. Pandemic cancellations left him longing for Colombia's energy. Surprisingly, this isolation inspired his first salsa album, embracing limitations. Leveraging his experience and international network, remote collaborations blossomed, shaping "A Los Melómanos." Contributors worldwide, from recordings to artwork, created a melting pot of cultures, echoing salsa's diversity.

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Jazz vocalist and guitarist Fleurine transports her audience to Brazil with compositions inspired by various rhythms like baiao, chachado, samba, and bossa nova. Through "Brazilian Dream," she pays homage to the country that deeply influenced her music, inviting listeners to both dream and sway. Touring globally from Brazil to the USA, Switzerland, and Italy, she now returns to the Netherlands, debuting at Jazz in Duketown. Described by The New York Times for her mellow tone and jazz-infused Brazilian music, Fleurine leads an ensemble featuring:

Zaza Desiderio on percussion
Elisabeth Fadel on piano & accordion
Daniel de Moraes on guitar
Gideon 'Tata' Monteiro Tazelaar on bass & tenor.

 

 

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"ChaChaChalina" is a new Dutch Latin band led by vocalist and percussionist Chalina Smit, alongside Venezuelan master percussionist Gerardo Rosales. Since forming in late 2019 at the ArtEZ Conservatory, they've been carving their style within Latin jazz and salsa. They reached the finals of the Conservatorium Talent Award 2020 and released their debut EP "Mira antes de Saltar" in July 2021. Their international collaboration blends original repertoire with tight Latin jazz, inspired by New York salsa and modern Cuban timba. Their debut album "El Reflejo" reflects their journey, available on CD and vinyl, inviting listeners to dive into their energetic music and unforgettable performances.

Members

Chalina Smit - lead vocals & congas
Gerardo Rosales - timbales
Dani Brands - piano & backing vocals
Samuel Ruiz - babybass & backing vocals
Oscar Chucky Cordero - trumpet & backing vocals
Yiannis Marinos - trombone & backing vocals
Ramon Mendeville - bongo & backing vocals I

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Cantorias performs Brazilian music inspired by the sounds of the '70s/'80s, blending strong statements with immense musical diversity. In addition to traditional protest songs and popular sambas, Cantorias infuses new life into original pieces and contemporary artist arrangements. The voices of Nina, Anna, Lilian, and Femke seamlessly intertwine. 'Cantoria' translates to 'singing,' and colloquially, 'Cantorias' describes a lively gathering where people come together to sing.

Members

Nina Rompa - lead vocals
Femke Smit - lead vocals
Lilian Vieira - lead vocals
Anna Serierse - lead vocals
Breno Viricimo - bass guitar
Daniel de Moraes - guitar
Lucas Santana - flute/percussion
Udo Demandt - drums/percussion

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Since its inception in 2003, Tango Extremo has evolved remarkably, gracing stages across the Netherlands and internationally. Founded by violinist Tanya Schaap, the ensemble's repertoire blends European and South American styles with 'tango nuevo.' Specializing in Argentine Río de la Plata music and tango nuevo crossovers, they've secured a prominent place in Dutch music culture, performing at diverse venues from jazz festivals to tango salons. Internationally, they've toured Spain, France, Italy, and even appeared at Argentina's prestigious Buenos Aires Tango Festival. The trio comprises:

Tanya Schaap on violin
Carlos Matos on piano
Marijn van de Ven on double bass.

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Carolina Peña is a young professional jazz singer based in The Hague, Netherlands. Born and raised in Quito, Ecuador.

Carolina is a young talent who spreads her culture through Ecuadorian and Latin music, along with the influence of jazz, one of her greatest passions. She has been invited to share her singing on multiple international stages; in the United States, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and France. She has sung alongside big names in jazz such as Emmet Cohen, Pasquale Grasso, Pedro Martins, Hans Dulfer and many others.

Her Latin Quintet was founded with the intention of introducing the beloved Latin American sound to European audiences, complemented by the musical background of traditional Italian classical guitar. They have been playing and arranging music together for over two years. Their repertoire includes Ecuadorian pasillos, boleros, Venezuelan waltzes, Cuban son, Cumbia and Brazilian choro, Bossa-Nova and more.

 

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The young and passionate singer Roxanne is a new gem in the distinguished and vibrant Brazilian music scene in the Netherlands. With a swinging quintet consisting of renowned musicians from Brazil and the Netherlands, she will enliven the festival, touching hearts and making it impossible for feet and hips to stay still.

Line-up:

Roxanne Hartog - vocal
Jan Dumée - guitar
Wilson Teixeira - saxophones/flute
Enrique Firpi - drums
Jeroen van der Leij - bass
René ten Cate - vibraphone

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The most fervent and exhilarating salsa band of the moment presents its latest album, titled "Resurreccion." The compositions are old school, a nod to the 1970s New York salsa, combined with a modern sound, according to band leader Soeshiel Sharma. The band has been collaborating with Oscar Hernandez, multiple GRAMMY winner and bandleader of Spanish Harlem Orquestra, for some time. Most compositions are by Jerry Canizales in collaboration with Soeshiel Sharma. MASALSA's music is characterized by robust rhythms, stirring choruses, and is influenced by various genres including jazz and pop. In short, classic and exhilarating salsa with a modern twist!

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Experience Suriname's rhythms with the Bigi Fesa All Star Band! This 9-member kaseko ensemble, featuring top Caribbean musicians in the Netherlands, brings the country's warmth and energy. With their dynamic blend of kaseko and Caribbean styles, they captivate with melodies, percussion, and vocals. Don't miss their live performance. Bring friends and family for an unforgettable experience.

Band Members
Stephanie Nunes: Vocals
Robby Alberga: Guitar
Lesley Joseph: Bass Guitar and Steelpan
Sharief Wagid Hosain: Alto Saxophone
Walther Eddy Muringen: Trumpet
Clide Esseboom: Keyboards
Jermaine Forster: Drums
Chris Semmoh: Skratji Drum
Rudy Helder: Bass Guitar, Vocals, and Percussion

Latin Jazz & Carribean music specialist, all days

Susan creates out of curiosity, the excitement of creating together, and the desire to capture the essence in word, sound, tone, image, and movement. Currently, Susan is working on her first solo performance, in which she grants herself permission to wander and marvel at her role as both human and creator. You can already admire her in BONI, in the role of Cato, her very first true musical.

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Ian Rijnders, the young, mustachioed maestro from The Hague, leads you through the festival in his unique style, promising a great time!

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