Maarten Hogenhuis

Maarten Hogenhuis (1986) is one of Holland's leading young saxophonists. He is a member of the BRUUT!, artistic leader of the Dutch Youth Jazz Orchestra (NJJO) and leads the Maarten Hogenhuis Trio. He was also a member of The More Socially Relevant Jazz Music Ensemble (led by Reinier Baas) and is a much sought-after sideman, which resulted in the collaboration with a wide variety of artists such as Thomas Azier, Pete Philly & Perquisite, The Four Tops, The Temptations, New Cool Collective Bigband, Ben van Gelder, Benjamin Herman, Jorge Rossy, Joris Roelofs, Anton Goudsmit and many others. In 2013 Maarten won the prestigious Keep an Eye International Jazz Award with his Maarten Hogenhuis Trio (Best Soloist and Best Band). In 2014, he was granted the Laren Singer Jazz Award, as well as the Conservatorium Talent Award. After the release of his debut album '4/3' in 2014, Maarten released his highly anticipated second album 'mimicry' as a bandleader in January 2017. The album was very well-received by the press. His third album 'Rise & Fall' was equally praised. On September 9 2021, 'Spirits High' was released; a duo album together with world-renowned guitarist Jesse van Ruller.