Michiel Stekelenburg already played the North Sea Jazz Festival two times. His debut album ‘Hypnos’ was received with wide acclaim, and so was ‘Layers’. His origins in rock music have influenced both his playing and his compositions. Critics consider his style as 'modern jazz, avant-garde, hot-blooded and in your face’. On the other hand, 'small, intense and melodical'.

Photo: Jasper Staps

"An excellent, varied set of contemporary jazz. Stekelenburg shines as composer and guitarist, and his fine band never fails to deliver. I look forward to hearing more from all of them" - Mark Sullivan (AllAbout Jazz).
“Michiel Stekelenburg is entitled to be a virtuoso. He leaves all guitar clichés behind” – Jazznu.com (NL)

Michiel Stekelenburg - guitar/compositions;
Efraim Trujillo - sax ;
Jeroen van Vliet - piano;
Guus Bakker - bass;
Pascal Vermeer - drums.