Suzan Veneman and her favourite band, her sextet, have made huge steps in their development. Their new album The Art of Letting Go showcases the fluent interplay of the three horn players. Their colourful harmonies are embedded in the layered sounds of the rhythm section. With her compositions for the album, Suzan Veneman interprets the process of letting go, of working your way through the darkness to ultimately reach the light.

Trumpet player Suzan Veneman has quickly established herself with her soulful and energetic sound. After finishing her studies in the United States she has been fulfilling her role not only as a talented musician, but also as a promising composer and arranger. With her adventurous compositions, she has earned international acclaim. In recent years, for example, she has been invited by renowned trumpet player and composer Dave Douglas to write music for his Festival of New Trumpet Music. In her sextet she plays with top players from contemporary Dutch jazz.

Jasper van Damme alto sax, Suzan Veneman trumpet, Vincent Veneman trombone, Timothy Banchet keys, Tijs Klaassen bass, Wouter Kühne drums