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.
About
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Thierry Castel
NORMA Award Best Soloist 2011 Erasmus Jazz Award 2007The most woolgathering. Often forgets to eat.
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Jasper van Damme
NORMA Award Best Soloist 2010 Erasmus Jazz Award 2008The most hyperactive. Steals other people's smartphones to play games on.
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Sven Happel
The wisest. Makes useless word jokes like "jord wokes".
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Mark Schilders
Erasmus Jazz Award 2011The 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
- 27 Apr / Veghel 20:00 /Grand Café Theater De Blauwe Kei
- 10 Aug / Amsterdam 19:30 /Concertgebouw
Listen
Argentinian Freakshows
Released: 17-02-2011
