My name is Ned and my occupation is producer/arranger/bass player/sound engineer. At the very young age, I fell in love with music. Ever since I have been actively involved with different styles of musical expressions, with intention to explore and develop my technical and emotional qualities as a musician. At a very early stage, I've started playing in a metal band. Later I've played all round in different bands with different musical styles that eventually led me to jazz (my biggest love so far). Once confronted with the freedom of expression that jazz is offering, I immediately recognized myself in it. I have performed with Onno van Swigchem, Piet Noordijk, Tasha, European Choir Foundation, Music Theater Eigenwijs, Rotterdam Ska Jazz Foundation and many more. In 2000/01, I worked with Thidrin (Berber cultural project) as producer, music director, recording engineer, arranger and bass player. In the meanwhile, I met Daddo, this meeting eventually led to a few short collaborations in the beginning, and as a result, we formed the
Driftkikker. In 2004, I have opened my studio in Rotterdam
(Silence Studio), where we continued our cooperation.
