The Conservatory of Amsterdam is full of young, talented musicians with a drive to create and inspire. From May 23 till the end of June, every tuesday our stage will be the playground of these Rough Diamonds. Every edition two or more promising bands will perform, access is free.

Perpetual Bike Crash

Perpetual Bike Crash is the project of guitarist Francisco Garrido along with Micheal Murray on alto saxophone and Joshua Lutz on piano and keyboards. Taking influences from ambient, minimal music and film music, the band creates atmospheric soundscapes that lead the listener into a captivating and immersive ambient journey.

Michael Murray alto saxophone, Joshua Lutz piano/keyboards, Francisco Garrido guitar

Flatland Prayer

Flatland Prayer is two-part: the first refers to the landscape in which bassist and bandleader River Adomeit grew up, first the midwests in the United States and then the flat landscape in Amsterdam. Prayer refers to to the yearning quality of the trio’s music, which is both homey and disquieting at times and dark yet optimistic.

Liva Dumpe vocals, Antonio Moreno trumpet, River Adomeit bass

Miguel Seoane Trio

The Miguel Seoane Trio builds on the jazz tradition and beyond, experimenting with freedom in structure. They play their own compositions and arrangements with room for spontaneity and virtuosity, without compromising ensemble playing and collective energy.

Miguel Seoane alto saxophone, Mauro Cottone bass, Giacomo Camiletti drums