XLJAZZ: MARTIAN WORLD
led by Martin Fondse
Guest soloist: Ramón Valle
Wouter Hakhoff, Arjen Leek, Leo Alleman, Joël Botma trumpet, Peter Smaal, Frank van Gemert trombone, Henk Jan Ensing bass trombone, Vera Verwoert, Henk Guitjens alto sax, Vincent Kuit,
Maarten Holl tenor sax, Annette de Greeuw bariton sax, Angelika de Hoog, Patricia Kooijman flute, Margriet Prins flute/piccolo, Jan Prickarts soprano sax, Peter van Vliet clarinet, Goos vd Sijde clarinet/bass clarinet, Rob Strick bass clarinet, Petra Schoonenboom hobo/alto hobo, Marjolijn Mellema, Annet Smits violin, Rosa Visser viola, Pamela Mercera, Angélique Boel cello, Ron Vonk bass, Lucas Roorda, Eva Korse drums, Alexandre Lora percussion, Hidde Roorda bass, Paulinho Paes guitar, Jasper Huiskamp keyboard/effects/laptop), Ramón Valle piano
In XLJAZZ skilled amateurs join forces with top soloists. This year the project orchestra will play compositions by Martin Fondse, known for his narrative, cinematic and often humorous style. The orchestra leader, pianist and melodica player has won several international composer and big band competitions. Fondse explores a wide range of styles in the programme Martian World. Among the soloists is Cuban born pianist Ramón Valle.