Hookin’ UP

Artists

Album Info

Release Date: 2021

Label: ZenneZ Records

The Red Light Jazz Society (RLJS) is a young and energetic big band
that was formed in Amsterdam. The 18 young musicians already have a considerable track record individually, working with Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw, Metropole Orkest and the Danish Radio Big Band.
Their release Hookin’Up brings you all the rich colors that are
characteristic for a big band’s palette. All tunes are originals and
composed and arranged by members of the ensemble.

"I really enjoyed listening … a great example of the “next
generation” of the Dutch big band scene” – Jim McNeely

The album was recorded at Fattoria Musica (Germany), January 2020,
by Chris Weeda. The band was directed by Nikolai Bøgelund.
credits
released January 19, 2021

Reeds
Guus Janssen, Mo van der Does, Gideon Tazelaar, Stan van de Wetering, Jessie Brevé
Trumpets
Dave Vreuls, Robin Rombouts, Koen Smits, Tom Ridderbeekx, Thijs van den Geest
Trombones
Jeroen Verberne, Alex van Abeelen, Sam Thomas, Bart van Gorp
Robert Koemans - piano
Gijs Idema - guitar
Cas Jiskoot - bass
Wouter Kühne - drums