Semi-Final I April 11

Bands

Oleg Prilutskiy Quintet

Oleg Prilutskiy – trumpet, flugelhorn

Marios Charalampous – tenor saxophone

Joy Shechter – piano

Ton Felices – double bass

Chen Har-Even – drums

During his study at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam Oleg assembled a new project with Amsterdam musicians which presents his view to modern jazz and shows his original compositions. In this music such jazz movements as cool, post-bop and contemporary are combined with impressionism while improvisational approach blends with compositional elements of classical music. Starting with performances in Conservatorium (Ensemble Festival, Project Week, Band Night) and various jazzclubs the band keeps shaping their style and developing the music material. Moreover, they have recorded a set of new tunes for their debut album which is going to be released in the near future.

Aelos

Antonio Moreno Glazkov – trumpet

Agus Fulka – guitar

Ton Felices – double bass

David Gimeno – drums

After opening the first Flamenco jazz session at Bimhuis, the members of AELOS realised they had to explore their common roots together. Both delicate and raw, they bring the spirit of Flamenco to an instrumental jazz quartet.

Marios Charalampous Quartet

Marios Charalampous – saxophone

Joy Shechter – piano

Omer Govreen – bass

Joao Guerra – drums

The Marios Charalampous Quartet is a dynamic jazz group formed in 2019. The quartet features Marios Charalampous on saxophone, Joao Guerra on drums, Joy Sechter on piano, and Omer Govreen on bass. The group plays original music that is inspired by a diverse range of influences, but they are especially influenced by the John Coltrane Quartet. The quartet’s music is characterized by intricate rhythms, virtuosic solos, and a deep emotional expressiveness. Their compositions often explore themes of spirituality, personal growth, and human connection, and are imbued with a sense of deep sincerity and passion.