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  • Genre: Jazz

    Location Brooklyn, New York, New York, US

    Profile Views: 50741

    Last Login: 11/7/2010

    Member Since 10/30/2006

    Website www.jorisroelofs.com

    Record Label Material Records/55 Records (Japan)

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Joris Roelofs, born 1984 in Aix-en-Provence (France), raised in Amsterdam (Netherlands), plays saxophones, clarinet and flute. He started to play classical clarinet at the age of six, and then started the alto saxophone at the age of twelve. He has been a member of the Vienna Art Orchestra since 2005. Joris also plays lead alto in the Jazz Orchestra Of The Concertgebouw in the Netherlands. He graduated in 2007 as a Master of Music at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. In 2001 Joris won the Pim Jacobs Price, and in 2002 he was given the first price of the Princes Christina Concours for Jazz. In 2003 he received, as a first non-American, the Stan Getz/Clifford Brown Fellowship Award in the US, organized by the International Association Of Jazz Education (IAJE). The IAJE also honored him with a ‘First Level’ price. In 2004 Joris received the first price of the prestigious Deloitte Jazz Award in the Netherlands, a Dutch Award for young musicians who are just about to start their international carrier. In 2008 he was selected for the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition. Among others, Joris played with Ari Hoenig, Eric Harland, Aaron Goldberg, Lionel Loueke, Reginald Veal, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Lewis Nash, Greg Hutchinson, WDR Big Band, Matt Penman, Johannes Weidenmüller, John Marshall, Gary Smulyan, Ralph Peterson, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Pete King, Sonny Fortune, Christina Branco, and Alegre Correa. As a soloist he performed with the Orkest van het Oosten (classical) and Jazz Orchestra Of The Concertgebouw (jazz), among others. Also he recorded as a special clarinet soloist with the Metropole Orchestra. As a leader he performed twice at the North Sea Jazz Festival, several times at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC, among other places. In october 2008 he did a European release tour with Ari Hoenig, Aaron Goldberg and Johannes Weidenmüller to promote his debute album ‘Introducing Joris Roelofs’. This CD was recorded in New York for Wolfgang Muthspiel’s record label Material Records. He just finished his second tour in october with Aaron Goldberg, Greg Hutchinson and Reginald Veal. Joris also plays in a trio with Jesse van Ruller and Clemens van der Feen, and is currently one of the candidates for lead alto in the WDR big band, in Cologne. As a sideman Joris has been playing at a large number of international jazzfestivals and jazzclubs, all over the world. Joris moved to New York City on March 4 2008. He studied with Ferdinand Povel, Jasper Blom, Dick Oatts, Ari Hoenig and Sal Mosca.
  • Members

    1. Blues: Joris Roelofs Quartet feat. Reginald Veal, Greg Hutchinson, Aaron Goldberg, live in Terneuzen (Netherlands) oct 4 2009 2. Beter! (comp. Joris Roelofs), 4. Background Music (comp.Warne Marsh), 6. Francisca (comp.Toninho Horta) & 7. Modinha (comp. Jobim): Joris Roelofs Quartet feat. Reginald Veal, Greg Hutchinson, Aaron Goldberg, live in de Doelen (Rotterdam, Netherlands) sept 27 2009 3. Dooie Hoek (The Blind Spot, comp. Joris Roelofs) & 5. 3/4 Space (comp. Joris Roelofs): Ari Hoenig-drums, Aaron Goldberg-piano, Matt Penman-bass, Joris Roelofs-alto sax. 'Introducing Joris Roelofs', produced by Wolfgang Muthspiel for his label Material Records. Recorded at Peter Karl Studio, in Brooklyn, september 8 and 9 2007 8. Des Pas Sur La Neige (comp. Debussy, arrangement Joris Roelofs): Ensemble A L'Improviste: Joris Roelofs-clarinet, Jasper Blom-tenor sax, Kris Goessens-piano, Clemens van der Feen-double bass, Joost Lijbaart-drums. A new quintet that arranges and plays music of Debussy. All the photos of the playlist are by Oliver Kartak. Here's some videos of my CD release concert at the Bimhuis, Amsterdam (2008). It features Ari Hoenig, Aaron Goldberg and Johannes Weidenmüller. 1. I Fall In Love Too Easily (Styne/Kahn) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2. Background Music (Warne Marsh) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3. 3/4 Space (Joris Roelofs) .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
  • Influences

    Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Lee Konitz, Louis Armstrong, Stan Getz, Ferdinand Povel, Karel Boehlee, Alegre Correa, Hermeto Pascoal, Pixinguinga, Ivan Lins, Guinga, Elis Regina, Proveta, Banda Mantiqueira, Jobim, Sao Paulo (Brasil), Jimmy Halperin, Sal Mosca, Miles Davis, Matthieu Michel, Andy Scherrer, Mark Turner, Joe Lovano, Lennie Tristano, Herbie Hancock, Dick Oatts, Warne Marsh, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, Art Pepper, Nat 'King' Cole, Paul Desmond, Art Tatum, Jaco Pastorius, Ella Fitzgerald, Ari Hoenig, Chris Potter, Joe Lovano, Debussy, Ravel, Mozart, Weather Report, Prince, Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Big Band.
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  • Hans Koert

    Joris Roelofs optreden met het Jesse van Ruller trio in Porgy en Bess - Terneuzen

    http://keepswinging.blogspot.com/2010/12/jesse-van-ruller-trio-treedt-op-met.html

    Hans

    2 years ago
  • 2 years ago
  • Stanislav Zaslavsky

    ..Greetings from the planet Kazhargan, Joris
    What a magnificent and masterful album, "Introducing U"
    Always wanted a fresh modern jazz, and now we have found your music.
    It's really cool!
    Best regards,
    Stanislav

    3 years ago
  • Mariana Baptiston

    Oi, Menino bonito..!!!
    Como vao as coisas pela cidade maravilhosa..?!
    Aqui... tudo lindo e igual... um pouco mais frio.... e
    eu com mais saudade de voce....
    Te mando beijos...e....
    mais beijos....!!



    3 years ago
  • Mark Lotz & Lotz Of Mus…

    feels like home here. a bliss from the wetside!

    3 years ago
  • Tobias Meinhart

    Hey Joris,


    wow, der blues klingt tierisch. hab auch wieder background music angehört, ist wirklich sehr sehr gut!! Ich hoffe es geht Dir gut und hoffe Dich bald mal wieder live hören zu können!! Herzliche Grüsse, Tobias

    3 years ago
  • Gabriela

    thx for your friendship!!wish you a great week!!
    gabriela

    3 years ago
  • phonon4

    hi joris,

    we just walked  into yourspace,
    the  door  was  wide  open,  be-
    cause  the space  crew  decided
    to  change  our settings to auto-
    approval......i think they act like
    a bunch of irresponsable teenies.
    but you can change it back.......
    anyway...we're here because we
    love  your  music  and  we  hope
    that  you   don't   throw  us  out.


    ho 'oponopono




    3 years ago
  • Dave

    man i got a place in NY!! in the end i'll be living in brooklyn so i hope i catch you around there!! sounds killer man!!
    salut!

    3 years ago
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Bio:

Joris Roelofs, born 1984 in Aix-en-Provence (France), raised in Amsterdam (Netherlands), plays saxophones, clarinet and flute. He started to play classical clarinet at the age of six, and then started the alto saxophone at the age of twelve. He has been a member of the Vienna Art Orchestra since 2005. Joris also plays lead alto in the Jazz Orchestra Of The Concertgebouw in the Netherlands. He graduated in 2007 as a Master of Music at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. In 2001 Joris won the Pim Jacobs Price, and in 2002 he was given the first price of the Princes Christina Concours for Jazz. In 2003 he received, as a first non-American, the Stan Getz/Clifford Brown Fellowship Award in the US, organized by the International Association Of Jazz Education (IAJE). The IAJE also honored him with a ‘First Level’ price. In 2004 Joris received the first price of the prestigious Deloitte Jazz Award in the Netherlands, a Dutch Award for young musicians who are just about to start their international carrier. In 2008 he was selected for the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition. Among others, Joris played with Ari Hoenig, Eric Harland, Aaron Goldberg, Lionel Loueke, Reginald Veal, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Lewis Nash, Greg Hutchinson, WDR Big Band, Matt Penman, Johannes Weidenmüller, John Marshall, Gary Smulyan, Ralph Peterson, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Pete King, Sonny Fortune, Christina Branco, and Alegre Correa. As a soloist he performed with the Orkest van het Oosten (classical) and Jazz Orchestra Of The Concertgebouw (jazz), among others. Also he recorded as a special clarinet soloist with the Metropole Orchestra. As a leader he performed twice at the North Sea Jazz Festival, several times at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC, among other places. In october 2008 he did a European release tour with Ari Hoenig, Aaron Goldberg and Johannes Weidenmüller to promote his debute album ‘Introducing Joris Roelofs’. This CD was recorded in New York for Wolfgang Muthspiel’s record label Material Records. He just finished his second tour in october with Aaron Goldberg, Greg Hutchinson and Reginald Veal. Joris also plays in a trio with Jesse van Ruller and Clemens van der Feen, and is currently one of the candidates for lead alto in the WDR big band, in Cologne. As a sideman Joris has been playing at a large number of international jazzfestivals and jazzclubs, all over the world. Joris moved to New York City on March 4 2008. He studied with Ferdinand Povel, Jasper Blom, Dick Oatts, Ari Hoenig and Sal Mosca.

Member Since:

October 30, 2006

Members:

1. Blues: Joris Roelofs Quartet feat. Reginald Veal, Greg Hutchinson, Aaron Goldberg, live in Terneuzen (Netherlands) oct 4 2009 2. Beter! (comp. Joris Roelofs), 4. Background Music (comp.Warne Marsh), 6. Francisca (comp.Toninho Horta) & 7. Modinha (comp. Jobim): Joris Roelofs Quartet feat. Reginald Veal, Greg Hutchinson, Aaron Goldberg, live in de Doelen (Rotterdam, Netherlands) sept 27 2009 3. Dooie Hoek (The Blind Spot, comp. Joris Roelofs) & 5. 3/4 Space (comp. Joris Roelofs): Ari Hoenig-drums, Aaron Goldberg-piano, Matt Penman-bass, Joris Roelofs-alto sax. 'Introducing Joris Roelofs', produced by Wolfgang Muthspiel for his label Material Records. Recorded at Peter Karl Studio, in Brooklyn, september 8 and 9 2007 8. Des Pas Sur La Neige (comp. Debussy, arrangement Joris Roelofs): Ensemble A L'Improviste: Joris Roelofs-clarinet, Jasper Blom-tenor sax, Kris Goessens-piano, Clemens van der Feen-double bass, Joost Lijbaart-drums. A new quintet that arranges and plays music of Debussy. All the photos of the playlist are by Oliver Kartak. Here's some videos of my CD release concert at the Bimhuis, Amsterdam (2008). It features Ari Hoenig, Aaron Goldberg and Johannes Weidenmüller. 1. I Fall In Love Too Easily (Styne/Kahn) 2. Background Music (Warne Marsh) 3. 3/4 Space (Joris Roelofs)

Influences:

Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Lee Konitz, Louis Armstrong, Stan Getz, Ferdinand Povel, Karel Boehlee, Alegre Correa, Hermeto Pascoal, Pixinguinga, Ivan Lins, Guinga, Elis Regina, Proveta, Banda Mantiqueira, Jobim, Sao Paulo (Brasil), Jimmy Halperin, Sal Mosca, Miles Davis, Matthieu Michel, Andy Scherrer, Mark Turner, Joe Lovano, Lennie Tristano, Herbie Hancock, Dick Oatts, Warne Marsh, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, Art Pepper, Nat 'King' Cole, Paul Desmond, Art Tatum, Jaco Pastorius, Ella Fitzgerald, Ari Hoenig, Chris Potter, Joe Lovano, Debussy, Ravel, Mozart, Weather Report, Prince, Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Big Band.

Record Label:

Material Records/55 Records (Japan)

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