Montis, Goudsmit & Directie: ‘2023, in with a BANG’
Frank Montis Hammond B3, Anton Goudsmit guitar, Cyril Directie drums
Montis, Goudsmit & Directie cannot be pinned down. Their explosive sound contains traces of funk, rock, and sensitive balladry. They mesmerize everyone with their manic energy, whether they’re playing at North Sea Jazz, Mañana Mañana, or the Paradiso. This year, their second album Root Up will be released on Zip Records.
Drummer Cyril Directie is the engine of the band, with his charisma and unprecedented groove. He hosts the shows and he incites the audience. Frank Montis lives up to his reputation as one of the grandmasters of the Hammond in Europe. He covers a broad spectrum of sounds, often referencing Hammond legends such as Jimmy Smith en Jack McDuff. The icing on the cake is guitarist Anton Goudsmit. He dives into the groove with an intensity and abandon that sweeps audiences off their feet.