The World Groove Collective | JazzPodium Amersfoort

The World Groove Collective is an international group led by Dutch alto saxophonist Tom van der Zaal and percussionist Steven Brezet. The sextet consists of musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds and nationalities and presents a dynamic mix of jazz, African and South American rhythms, and world music. Recently, the collective performed at the prestigious Blue Note Club in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

The music of The World Groove Collective is deeply rooted in the American jazz tradition, with New York jazz as its backbone, but is enriched with polyrhythms, syncopation, and grooves from Africa and South America. This combination creates a sound that is both familiar and groundbreaking, defying classification into a single style or genre.

During their performances, a close musical dialogue emerges in which each band member is given the space to excel. From energetic solos to layered percussion and rhythmic complexity, The World Groove Collective captivates the audience with intensity, dynamism, and a strong collective sound.

Lineup:
Tom van der Zaal – alto saxophone
Steven Brezet – percussion
Fantison Araby O’Bryan – percussion
Miguel Rodríguez – piano
Cas Jiskoot – double bass and electric bass
Tim Hennekes – drums

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

Entrance € 12.50 (€ 15.00 at the door)
Tickets are available HERE

Observant opens 30 minutes before the concert begins.