Michelle David & The True-Tones Michelle David & The True-tones know how to put on a glowing performance of classic soul. With their upbeat grooves, powerful vocals, and strong melodies, they have already conquered many festivals and numerous clubs. Having played renowned Dutch festivals such as Pinkpop and North Sea Jazz, the band toured from Spain to Scandinavia, leaving memorable impressions wherever they play; delivering an unforgettable live experience. Of course, we are proud to welcome Michelle and her grooving band ...

Page heading A rising star with inimitable jazz talent, alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin impressed audiences all over the world with her radiant performances and convincing craftsmanship. She plays jazz that is sprinkled with the rich flavors of funk and soul and is fully in step with the rhythms of the young generation. Lakecia Benjamin is a 3x GRAMMY nominated New York-based saxophonist, arranger, composer, and educator. Her music offers a unique meld of R&B, several strains of jazz, and funk. ...

Page heading Despite some recent health problems tenor saxophonist Hans Dulfer is still going like clockwork. Not only did he spend another week with his daughter Candy at the Blue Note Club in Tokyo last fall, but with his new band Total Response he is playing Dutch festivals and venues. Dulfer! Total Response, an all-star lineup with the cream of the Dutch music scene, has proven itself last year to be a merciless yet playful unit full of fun and ...

Page heading Saxophone icon Branford Marsalis will perform at just one festival in the Netherlands this year: So What's Next Jazzfestival Eindhoven. He will perform with his world-famous quartet that, despite his countless groundbreaking musical adventures, remains Marsalis’ primary means of expression and a paragon of uncompromising jazz excellence. After four decades in the international spotlight, the achievements of saxophonist Branford Marsalis continue to grow. From his initial recognition as a young jazz lion, he has expanded his vision as ...

Page heading Guitar legend Al Di Meola will perform exclusively for the Netherlands at So What’s Next with a programme dubbed The Electric Years in which he and his band will return to the golden days of the electric years with classic songs from landmark albums such as Land Of The Midnight Sun, Elegant Gipsy and Splendido Hotel. With his first notes in the supergroup Return to Forever in the early 1970s, Al Di Meola immediately established his reputation ...