Castel/vanDammeQuartet

Argentinian Freakshows

About

We are the Castel/van Damme Quartet, founded by pianist Thierry Castel and saxophonist Jasper van Damme. After playing together for many years, with this band we present our own compositions.

Thierry Castel
NORMA Award Best Soloist 2011 Erasmus Jazz Award 2007
The most woolgathering. Often forgets to eat.
Jasper van Damme
NORMA Award Best Soloist 2010 Erasmus Jazz Award 2008
The most hyperactive. Steals other people's smartphones to play games on.
Sven Happel

The wisest. Makes useless word jokes like "jord wokes".
Mark Schilders
Erasmus Jazz Award 2011
The youngest. Cannot stand it when Jasper tries to play drums during rehearsals.

Awards

Winner Dutch Jazz Competition 2010 at the North Sea Jazz Festival
Winner Vlaardingen Jazz Concours 2010

Press

"excellent interaction, good soloists and innovative compositions that cover a broad spectrum of musical styles"Jury report Dutch Jazz Competition

Contact

For info and bookings you can send an email. Of course you can also reach us on facebook and twitter.

Concerts

12 Feb / Vlaardingen
20:15 /Stadsgehoorzaal
17 Feb / Amsterdam
20:30 /Bimhuis
18 Feb / Groningen
20:30 /St. Jazz in Groningen in Cultureel Studentencentrum USVA
19 Feb / Rotterdam
20:30 /LantarenVenster
21 Feb / Eindhoven
21:00 /Axesjazzpower in Café Wilhelmina
22 Feb / Arnhem
21:00 /Stichting Jazz in Arnhem in Musis Sacrum (Jubileumzaal)
4 Mar / Middelharnis
20:30 /Het Diekhuus
8 Mar / Utrecht
21:00 /SJU Jazzpodium
10 Mar / Nijmegen
20:30 /JIN in de Lindenberg
11 Mar / Terneuzen
21:00 /Porgy en Bess
28 Apr / Middelburg
21:00 /Desafinado
4 Jun / Wijk bij Duurstede
21:00 /Jazz by Duurstede
12 Jun / Middelburg
15:45 /Jazz Festival Middelburg
9 Jul / Rotterdam
18:30 /North Sea Jazz
27 Oct / Edam
21:00 /Mahogany Hall
28 Oct / Den Bosch
20:30 /De Toonzaal
29 Oct / Leiden
21:00 /Hot House
4 Nov / Tilburg
21:00 /Paradox
6 Nov / Hoorn
21:00 /Jazz Affairs in Huis Verloren
27 Apr / Veghel
20:00 /Grand Café Theater De Blauwe Kei