Hermine Deurloo, Gwilym Simcock, Mike Walker, Asaf Sirkis

Dutch harmonica phenomenon in lyrical interaction with English maestros. Hermine Deurloo is internationally renowned for her agile playing on harmonica. Nu she will tell stories through melodic music, together with three English jazz greats. Several compositions were written especially for her by the pianist in the group, Gwilym Simcock, who performed with Pat Matheny for years and who has earned praise for his expressivity. Guitarist Mike Walker previously formed The Impossible Gentlemen with the likes of Simcock, Steve Swallow and Adam Nussbaum. Drummer Asaf Sirkis has accompanied star players such as Jacob Collier and Dave Holland. Hermine Deurloo has previously performed on our stage with Steve Gadd, Rembrandt Frerichs, Willem Breuker and many others. Her virtuosity is generally recognized, for example by winning the Bernie Bray Harmonica Player of the Year Award, previously won by Toots Thielemans and Stevie Wonder.