Thursday 15 January 2004
MARTIN FONDSE GROOVE TROOPERS
Martin Fondse-flute, Maurits Fondse-piano, vocals, Eric van der Westen-bass, Sander Hop-guitars, Jan Stavenuiter-drums, Makki van Engelen-drums, Miguel Boelens-alto saxophone, Mette Erker-tenor saxophone, Guido Nijs-tenor saxophone, Angelo Verploegen-trumpet, Rini Swinkels-trumpet, Jeroen Rol-trombone, Louk Boudesteijn-trombone, Vera Westera-vocals
Groove Troopers is a small big band founded by one of the most succesful composers/arrangers of the contemporary Dutch jazz. With two drummers, a steaming horn section, modern vocals and electronics, the Troopers blend traditional big band history with the beats and sounds of the present.(www.groovetroopers.nl)