“We still have the music,” I remind myself in moments when life feels overwhelming. If you’re feeling the same, take a deep breath and let this thought bring you some peace. Sending love and light your way—I hope this message finds you well.
We were filmed by NHK for a 6-minute feature about ChocoJazz — from gallery visits and Bronx markets to our show in Brooklyn, life at home, and the big blue couch.
I spoke at the National Fulbright Conference in Mexico about music, identity, and creativity — sharing how art bridges cultures and connects hearts beyond borders.
At the Zur Heide Gourmet Festival in Düsseldorf, we created a 40 m² edible musical pastry painting — chocolate, cake, gel and flowers — while improvising live, and served it to 1,500 people.
Robin Koerts and I joined forces in a video collaboration—he designed loops from ambient noises and visuals while I layered voice, electronics, and improvisation to intertwine music and space.
ChocoJazz performed at The Netherlands Club NYC in a themed evening around De Stijl — we played original compositions informed by abstraction and visual art, connecting sound and form in the room.
I performed “Why Wouldn’t You” on the Sony Rooftop in Manhattan, through BalconyTV — singing with iPad loops under blue skies, 360° views over the city, and shots by photographer Karen van Gilst capturing the magic.
At the Zutphen Chocolade Festival I led ChocoJazz in a sensory performance: chocolate tastings, visuals, and live music combining melody, percussion, and improvisation tied to the flavor experience.
Vadim Neselovskyi and I had an amazing gig at Rockwood Music Hall on Sunday afternoon, March 19, and we even live-streamed it via Facebook.
While traveling between NYC and the Netherlands, ChocoTed and I blend jazz, visuals, haute cuisine, and electronic looped voice. Expect inventive flavors — from cardamom gel to hibiscus crumble — paired with original jazz compositions and multimedia samples.