NYC zingen in Birdland!
(Dutch Blog) In NYC I performed at Birdland—after walking through West Village, meeting friends, singing a Dutch song to applause, and crossing jazz clubs late into the night.
NYC mannen en wederom nachtelijke jazz sessies…
(Dutch Blog) In New York I spent late nights at jazz sessions again — walked past Washington Square, sang along with local musicians, and soaked up the magic of nocturnal NYC jaz
Rondje NYC met de biograaf van Coltrane
(Dutch Blog) Walking around NYC with Coltrane’s biographer Ashley Kahn - stories, inspiration, and reflections between city streets and jazz memory.
NYC – zingen in Somethings Jazzclub
(Dutch Blog) In NYC I joined Joe at Somethings Jazzclub: he on piano, I singing. I got to perform three songs — But Not for Me, Detour Ahead, Taking a Chance on Love — and late
Fulbright trip naar Salem
(Dutch Blog) On a crisp day, I, and nearly 100 Fulbrighters took a bus to Salem for a tour — haunted houses, pumpkins, the Peabody Essex Museum, and stories with people from arou
De wind van het leven…
(Dutch Blog) After storm Sandy closed Berklee and left Belmont without power, I received the sad news that my grandmother passed away — I wrote her a song to say goodbye.
Met terugwerkende kracht bloggen
(Dutch Blog) Reflections during storm Sandy in Boston: from Berklee closures and daily bike rides to missing Dutch food, language quirks, and small cultural differences.
Tomassi & Monseur
(Dutch Blog) Today I had ensemble class with Ed Tomassi (tough piece: ‘Take It to the Ozone’). Later I lunched with my conducting instructor George Monseur — we talked goals,
Cd’s verkopen voor Anat Cohen
(Dutch Blog) Thanks to Jason Lindner I joined Anat Cohen’s crew in Boston — spending the night backstage, helping out, selling CDs, and celebrating music and friendship.
Karrin Allyson – masterclass
(Dutch Blog) I was selected for Karrin Allyson’s masterclass at Berklee — I sang Taking a Chance on Love, received feedback on tempo and swing, helped with CD sales backstage,
Over Larry Monroe
(Dutch Blog) On October 8 Larry Monroe gave his retirement concert at Berklee after 50 years. He led with his own arrangements, with ~30 faculty backing him, and guest soloist Dona
Over John Patitucci
(Dutch Blog) Professor and bassist John Patitucci visited Berklee, spoke about working hard, mastering many styles, and shared stories of touring with Chick Corea as a 19-year-old.
Ryles optreden
(Dutch Blog) I performed at Ryles with my vocal teacher David Scott, alongside Song Yi Jeon, Emily Miller, and Deborah Pierre, with Greg Feingold, Jiri Nedoma, and Jeremy Sauber ac
Mijn maandag
(Dutch Blog) On my busiest day at Berklee I had conducting class with Mr. Monseur, private voice with David Schott (prepping for a Ryles gig), improv training with Ed Saindon, and