Anna Sollewijn / Chris Muller Quartet ft. Jan van Duikeren - Between the Lines | JazzPodium Amersfoort

This project brings together two young musical talents from the Dutch jazz scene: vocalist Anna Sollewijn (25) and pianist Chris Muller (27). They met at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, where where their shared passion for jazz and soul quickly led to a special musical connection. With their quartet, they offer a fresh, contemporary take on the Great American Songbook—the musical legacy that continues to connect them to this day.

In December 2025, they recorded their debut album at Wisseloord Studios, together with Cas Jiskoot (bass) and Tim Hennekes (drums): four young, top-tier Dutch talents who are breathing new life into the American Songbook with a respect for tradition and a contemporary approach. The album features standards that Anna and Chris arranged themselves specifically for this quartet. With virtuoso vocal improvisations, rich harmonies, and influences from classical and soul, they demonstrate that this music remains very much alive.

This group was formed after a time spent together in New York— where , Anna, and Chris immersed themselves in the jazz scene of the city that gave birth to the American Songbook. There, they discovered just how timeless and relevant this repertoire still is. Following the successful releases of their individual projects in 2024—Anna’s debut EP and Chris’s big band—they felt the need to return to the roots of jazz and reinterpret it through their own voices.

Anna Sollewijn is a versatile singer, composer, and arranger who effortlessly blends jazz, pop, and soul. She has performed at venues such as the Newport Jazz Festival, the Grachtenfestival, and the Bimhuis, and collaborated on Karin Bloemen’s theatre production. After completing her studies, she spent some time in New York, and in 2026 she will tour the Netherlands with her own theatre show.

Chris Muller, pianist, composer, and arranger, is best known as the leader of the Chris Muller Big Band and is a recipient of the Rogier van Otterloo Award. He is also active as an arranger and (guest) conductor with orchestras such as the Metropole Orchestra and the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw. In addition, he regularly contributes to a variety of projects within the Dutch jazz scene.

Lineup:
Anna Sollewijn – vocals
Chris Muller – piano
Cas Jiskoot – double bass
Tim Hennekes – drums
Jan van Duikeren – trumpet

This performance is made possible in part by the Fonds Podiumkunsten.

Admission: €10.00 (€12.50 at the door)
Tickets are available HERE

Observant opens 30 minutes before the concert begins.