Rogier Telderman was elected best young Dutch jazzact for 2016, performing a well-received tour througout the Netherlands. One the rising stars of the European jazz scene will continue to perform at some of the most prestigious of Polish jazzclubs such as the 12on14 club in Warsaw, the legendary Blue Note in Poznań, Piec’ Art in Kraków and jazzclub Vertigo in Europes cultural capital Wrocław.
Cultural exchange
Telderman was approach by MMusic, a foundation which promotes cultural exchange between the Netherlands and Poland. Founder Małgorzata Smółka met the pianist for an interview for Polish jazzmagazine Jazzpress: “The introduction to Rogier was remarkably pleasant. First off all, he creates enchantingly beautiful music. Music which moves and touches your soul.” according to Smółka. “On top of this Rogier is an inspiring personality, someone with a sharp mind and clear musical vision. This is why I wanted to introduce him and his trio to the Polish audience.”
According to the pianist, his compositions are centered around the creation of stories. This July the trio visited Poland for the first time, being invited to perform at the Wschód Piekna jazz festival, approximately 150 kilometers North of its capital. “Jazz lives in Poland! Not only was our music very well-received, the country itself hosts some amazingly talented musicians who create fantastic music.” Rogier explains.
Polish tour – Rogier Telderman Trio
24.09.2016 Vertigo – Wrocław
25.09.2016 Blue Note – Poznań
28.09.2016 12on14 – Warszawa
29.09.2016 Szafa – Łódź
30.09.2016 Piec’Art – Kraków
1.10.2016 Piec’Art – Kraków
3.10.2016 Stargardzkie Centrum Kultury – Stargard
Impressions of the Polish tour by the Rogier Telderman Trio can be followed on his blog and Foundation MMusic | FB-Rogier Telderman profiles.
MMusic Foundation is a Polish-Dutch impresario and concert agency.
Our main aim is to promote Polish music in European countries and Dutch music in Poland. We hope that the Agency will contribute to the improvement of musical understanding across linguistic and geographical boundaries. The main objectives of the Foundation are:
• the promotion of Polish jazz music in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and neighboring countries
• the promotion of the Dutch jazz in Poland.
Presently, we represent the following musicians and bands: Franz von Choosy, Agnieszka Kiepuszewska, Cezary Konrad, Dorota Miśkiewicz, Rogier Telderman, Włodek Pawlik Trio, Łukasz Pawlik, Maurits Roes, Filip Wojciechowski.
