Philip Catherine and Peter Tiehuis: two of the major guitar heroes of the lowlands share the stage with the Metropole Orchestra Big Band. Expect jazz and pop with a hint of blues, in wonderful compositions adapted by top arrangers.

Belgian guitarist Philip Catherine has been a major contributor to the international jazz scene since the 1960s. He has played with international greats such as Chet Baker, Tom Harrell, Stéphane Grappelli, Larry Coryell, Dexter Gordon, and Charles Mingus. His unique style and sound, and his incredible musical drive have left their indelible influence on European jazz.

Peter Tiehuis has been the Metropole Orchestra’s guitarist since 1996. Throughout the years he has played with every major artist in Dutch music. The list with international stars he has played with is equally impressive and features, among others, Toots Thielemans, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, Elvis Costello, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Steve Vai, Laura Mvula, and Gregory Porter.

Marije Franken fluite, Marc Scholten alto sax, Paul van der Feen alto sax, Leo Janssen tenor sax, Sjoerd Dijkhuizen tenor sax, David Kweksilber baritone sax, Ray Bruinsma trumpet, Martijn de Laat trumpet, Nico Schepers trumpet, Rik Mol trumpet, Martijn Sohier trombone, Maarten Combrink trombone, Jan Bastiani trombone, Martin van den Berg bass trombone, Jasper Soffers piano/synthesizer, Peter Tiehuis guitar, Philip Catherine guitar, Aram Kersbergen bass, Martijn Vink drums, Martin Verdonk percussion