and the SENA Dutch Jazz Competition. Her ensemble, the Sun-Mi Hong Quintet, explores the rich tradition of post-bop jazz while collaborating with international [...] Netherlands. Additionally, Sun-Mi has shared the stage with renowned jazz musicians such as Benjamin Herman, Yuri Honing, and Tineke Postma. Inspiring addition to the jazz department Yaşam Hancılar, Head of Jazz at Codarts, shared his enthusiasm about Sun-Mi’s permanent addition to his department: "Sun-Mi is not only an exceptional drummer
Venster, continues to provide a platform for the brightest emerging jazz talents. The jury, comprising Bart Wirtz (saxophonist, composer, and former Erasmus Jazz Prize winner), Mijke Loeven (director of [...] Lantaren Venster – for making this event possible. About the Erasmus Jazz Prize The Erasmus Jazz Prize, now in its 29th edition, is a cornerstone of Codarts’ commitment to nurturing young jazz talent. Each [...] the opportunity to perform, grow, and connect with the broader jazz community. The finalists of this competition often go on to achieve remarkable success in the jazz world.
at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2025. The jury—comprising Salle de Jonge (drummer, producer, and lecturer), Linda Bloemhard (singer, education specialist, [...] Organised by Codarts University of the Arts Rotterdam, the Erasmus Jazz Prize celebrated its 29th edition this year. The annual event has grown into a crucial stepping stone for emerging jazz talent, [...] LantarenVenster, and the Friends of Codarts Foundation, the Erasmus Jazz Prize remains a valuable stage for up-and-coming jazz artists.
Full of enthusiasm, we introduce you to the six jazz musicians nominated for this year's prestigious Erasmus Jazz Prize: Anne-Roos Broekhuizen Eñaut Armentia Uribe Francisco Rodríguez Lisbona George Hytiroglou Inês Kosters Jakob Sedmak The Erasmus Jazz Prize, which is made possible by Codarts and the Friends of Codarts Foundation, is a prestigious competition designed to guide up-and-coming jazz talent into the professional music world. The prize, which this year will be awarded to a Codarts Jazz student for the 29th time,
accomplishments, including releasing three albums with his own jazz quartet. He also received a nomination for the Edison Jazz Award and performed at renowned venues such as Paradiso and the North Sea Jazz Club. His entrepreneurial and resourceful personality led to the success of his own music school in Amsterdam West, which grew into [...] Centre for Arts and Culture) in Leiden. Yaşam Hancılar, Head of Jazz: "I am looking forward to contributing to the development of the new generation of jazz musicians and interdisciplinary collaboration
at and in leading festivals and venues, including North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival and Blue Note Tokyo. He has also collaborated with internationally renowned artists such as Tony [...] joining our permanent Jazz team. He has already been part of our community as a guest teacher, so it feels very natural to now welcome him as a permanent [...] a professional career in music. Yaşam Hancılar, Head of Codarts Jazz: “ We are delighted to welcome Efe as a permanent member of our Jazz department and look forward to seeing how his experience,
The V.S.R. Quintet combines traditional and modern jazz influences while exploring new rhythmic and sonic possibilities. The ensemble’s music reveals influences from artists such as Linda [...] LantarenVenster and the Friends Foundation of Codarts, the Erasmus Jazz Prize remains an important stepping stone for emerging jazz talent. The prize includes €3,000 in prize money, a performance on the [...] the New Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra during a special concert organised in collaboration with North Sea Round Town 2026, marking the 30th anniversary of the
took the spotlight on their own Talent Stage at the NN North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam. The line-up featured students from our Jazz, Pop, and Global Musics departments, including Inês Kosters, winner of the Erasmus Jazz Prize 2025. Another highlight of the festival was the Codarts Big Band, conducted by renowned trombonist and bandleader Ilja Reijngoud [...] prestigious stages in Europe. Watch a short recap of NN North Sea Jazz 2025 here .
The prestigious award for up-and-coming jazz talents was organized for the 25 th time by Codarts Rotterdam, the Friends of Codarts Foundation and Nedspice. The award proved to be a great stepping stone for a number of successful jazz musicians, including Jan van Duikeren, Bart Wirtz, Louk Boudesteijn, Rik Kraak and Stephanie Francke. The final was presented by [...] €3.000 for the winner, which is meant to give young jazz talent a push in the direction of the international professional circuit.
The prestigious prize for up-and-coming jazz talent was again organised this year by art school Codarts Rotterdam, the Friends of Codarts Foundation and Nedspice. The presentation [...] €3,000 available for the winner, which is intended to give young jazz talent a push in the direction of the professional circuit of the international jazz scene. In the past, the prize proved to be a great stepping stone for a number of successful jazz musicians, including Jan van Duikeren, Bart Wirtz, Louk Boudesteijn, Rik Kraak and Stephanie Francke.
