Vincent Veneman

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Amongst the most gifted Dutch jazz trombone players of his generation, both as a soloist and lead trombonist; now emerging as a refined composer and arranger as well. Besides his own band VINCENT VENEMAN 10, he's also a member of various other groups such as the Clazz Ensemble, The Very Next and Polder. Sits in with the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw and the Metropole Orchestra frequently. Has performed with Kurt Elling, Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Christian McBride, Snarky Puppy, Roy Hargrove, the New York Voices, Benny Golson and many other jazz giants.

Vincent appears on the Grammy-award winning album 'Sylva' by Snarky Puppy & the Metropole Orchestra, both in the orchestra as well as a featured soloist. He is recepient of the 2007 'Julian van Dijk Award' (a prize given to young and promising artists in the Netherlands), as well as a Fulbright alumnus. Vincent was also a featured finalist in the 'Jazz Comp Graz 2014' composition contest.

Vincent studied trombone with Jilt Jansma, Jeroen Rol, Conrad Herwig, Bart van Lier and Ilja Reijngoud, and was recently enrolled in composition studies with Ed Partyka and Michael Abene in Graz, Austria.

The New York Second: Room for Other People

Read "Room for Other People" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
February 18, 2025

The New York Second is led by Dutch pianist and composer Harald Walkate, whose intricate arrangements and evocative compositions have earned him a reputation as a distinctive voice in contemporary jazz. His unique perspective is shaped by his dual expertise in music and photography, two disciplines that dance together in his work like partners in an elegant waltz. This interplay shines throughout his latest project, Room for Other People, which melds auditory and visual artistry into a unified creative statement. ...