I chatted with bassist Louis Alexander Gasser Londoño — born in Nebraska, raised in Puerto Rico — about life in NYC, his musical goals, wild gig stories, and dreams of recording original songs.
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 was invited as a special guest on a Newvelle Records session — behind the scenes, collaborating with brilliant musicians, contributing voices, and experiencing the magic of high-end vinyl recording.
I spoke at the National Fulbright Conference in Mexico about music, identity, and creativity — sharing how art bridges cultures and connects hearts beyond borders.
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.
After graduating from Berklee I spent three months in the Netherlands with family and friends, before returning to Boston. Now I’m preparing to head to New York for new projects — while Ted, aka ChocoTed, begins his pastry internship there. Life after Berklee feels like
A trip to New York brought new inspiration and reunions with friends like Joanne, Joe Cohn, and Felix Lemerle. From concerts and late-night hangs to meeting Dutch colleagues from ‘The Jazz Dream’ project and catching Joanne’s acrobatic show in Brooklyn, the city was full of
Vivienne Aerts performs at The Metropolitan Room in NYC — jazz set, original compositions, and heartfelt connection.
(Dutch Blog) 7/8/9 Dec in NYC: I dined in Brooklyn with Jason Lindner, wandered the East Village, witnessed a Jimmy Heath concert with Greg Hutchinson, and soaked in backstage stories from jazz legends.
(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 jazz.