SMANDEM.

This special evening celebrates the historical and musical connection between jazz and Amsterdam, through three performances, and three related themes: social historical roots, Dutch improv jazz roots, and Routes to Amsterdam. Following the performance, there will be a panel discussion with each of the bandleaders discussing their perspectives on the theme.

SMANDEM. :
Seventy years ago the first Moluccans came to the Netherlands. Rafael Sinay , bandleader of SMANDEM., celebrates his Moluccan roots through his music. ‘For us, jazz is a mixture of styles and cultures’, he says about the SMANDEM’s mission. ‘We share a love for today’s popular music and strive to create a sound that combines all of our influences into something relevant.’ The young band combines R&B, jazz and folk music.

Aäron Bouwman bass, David Nino van der Grinten keys, Rafael Devante Sinay guitar , Kick Woudstra drums