EDITOR’S CHOICE: NEW COOL COLLECTIVE AT MELKWEG, AMSTERDAM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 21:00
Like every month, Editor’s Choice presents a handpicked favorite of Stingray DJAZZ's editor-in-chief, Karen van der Stal. This month, Karen spotlights New Cool Collective (NCC). One of the Netherlands’ leading jazz ensembles since 1993, New Cool Collective is celebrated for its vibrant blend of music styles. Its energetic mix of soul and jazz is perfect for the dance floor. Renowned for its unique fusion of jazz, dance, Latin, salsa, afrobeat, and boogaloo, NCC has toured globally, won numerous awards, and continues to captivate audiences with its dynamic performances, as it does at Amsterdam’s iconic dairy-turned-cultural center, Melkweg. The collective features Benjamin Herman (saxophone), Joost Kroon (drums), Frank van Dok (percussion), Willem Friede (keyboards/arrangements), Jos de Haas (percussion), Leslie Lopez (bass), and David Rockefeller (trumpet). Get ready to dance to New Cool Collective on Stingray DJAZZ on Saturday, January 25, at 21:00!
New Cool Collective - Melkweg, Amsterdam
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 21:00
New Cool Collective is one of the foremost Dutch jazz ensembles. Pioneering new blends of music styles since 1993, NCC has performed in various formations, from small combos to larger ensembles and even big bands! The ensemble’s high energy is cut out for the dance floors, as dance, Latin, salsa, afrobeat and boogaloo all meet in a jazzy mix. NCC includes saxophonist Benjamin Herman, guitarist Rory Ronde, drummer Joost Kroon, percussionists Frank van Dok and Jos de Haas, pianist Willem Friede, bassist Leslie Lopez, and trumpeter David Rockefeller.
