The Conservatory of Amsterdam is full of young, talented musicians with a drive to create and inspire. From May 20 till the end of June, every Tuesday our stage will be the playground of these Rough Diamonds. Every edition two promising bands will perform, entry is free. Tonight AL’DAM Connection and the Matti Klessaschek Sextet will perform.

AL’DAM Connection is the project of Jose Diego Sarabia Muñoz, in which he connects his southern Spanish roots from Almería with the cultural influences of Amsterdam. With top musicians from the Amsterdam jazz scene, the band brings its own sound that blends hip-hop grooves, Brazilian and Latin rhythms and a traditional sound. Each concert offers room for experimentation and new interpretations, with music full of creativity, expression and passion.

Writing music for the Matti Klessaschek Sextet, the bandleader and saxophonist feels like weaving on a loom: each thread must be carefully placed – tight enough for cohesion, but with room for flexibility. The interweaving of vibraphone, guitar and piano – instruments with both melodic and harmonic functions – demands precision and allows freedom. Matti weaves with attention, always with the players in mind. Together with five fellow students from the Conservatory of Amsterdam, he brings the woven to life.

AL’DAM CONNECTION
Al Romanillos trompet, Jose Diego Sarabia trombone, Miru Han altsax, Mikel Legasa piano, Quentin Fournet–Fayas bas, Dane Paris drums

Matti Klessascheck sextet
Matti Klessascheck altsax, Torin Davies gitaar, Rasmus Lagerberg vibrafoon, Justin Zitt piano, Federico Campanello bas, Ludvig Søndergaard drums