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.
This summer Teddy and I launched an experimental event called ChocoJazz: one night, ten courses, ten songs, 100 guests. The NieuwPlaatz was packed with people enjoying food, drinks, art — and jazz in a loose, unpretentious vibe.
Please check out my latest video, and interview, made by Christopher and Jenny for their blog Leiden Living!! I'm playing my new original song "why wouldn't you
I taught a four-day songwriting workshop at Leiden University’s LAK center where students wrote and recorded their own songs. From lyrics to melody and final recordings, each participant created original music — some for the very first time.
During the Leidse Jazz Week I organized a concert at the Hooglandse Kerk with pianist Florian Weber and jazz legend Lee Konitz. Supported by sponsors and the city of Leiden, it was a life-changing experience to perform and share the stage together.
I organized a day-long mindful improvisation workshop (with Bibi van den Dijck) combining psychology, music, and presence.
(Dutch Blog) In July I led a 3-day songwriting workshop in Leiden: 12 participants crafted new songs, recorded them to CD, had a photoshoot, and performed in studio De Veste.