This year's prestigious award for up-and-coming jazz talent was again organised by Codarts Rotterdam, the Friends of Codarts Foundation and Nedspice. Kim Kamilla Jäger competed in the [...] number of successful jazz musicians in the past, including Jan van Duikeren, Bart Wirtz, Louk Boudesteijn, Rik Kraak and Stephanie Francke. In 2022, Teja Poljanšek won the Erasmus Jazz Prize with her band Eleutheria.
of RTM, filmmaker Joysi Olijhoek presents the audiovisual project Jazz Impressions of Rotterdam . Using archival footage, the project offers a new view of the city, shaped by Olijhoek’s rhythmic, playful [...] and visual style. The short film will be accompanied live by five jazz students from Codarts. Jazz Impressions of Rotterdam shows a city in motion. Construction cranes, trams, bicycles and ships blend [...] skyline. By combining archival footage of Rotterdam with live jazz music, the project creates a dynamic and contemporary portrait of the city, in which film and music reinforce each other.
Jesse van Ruller has been a well-known name on the international jazz scene for many years. Since winning the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Guitar Competition in 1995, he has performed with leading jazz musicians from around the world and released several critically acclaimed albums under his own name. Alongside his work as a guitarist [...] extensive experience in music education. Yaşam Hancılar, Head of Jazz at Codarts, is excited to welcome Van Ruller to the team: "We are incredibly proud to welcome Jesse van Ruller to our team. Jesse is
Margriet won the Jazz Audience Award for the album Northern Lights with the Odelion Orchestra. The winners of Edison Jazz 2021 were announced on Saturday
Teja Poljanšek and her band Eleutheria won the Erasmus Jazz Prize 2022 in April. For Teja, it was a confirmation of the growth she has experienced since she started her jazz education in 2018 [...] singing groups, especially pop and folk music and Slovenian music. Jazz music only entered her world relatively late, at the end of high school. “When I came into contact with jazz, I was intrigued by the [...] strictly jazz, but her music has a lot of jazz influences.” New options Teja is now in her last year of training at Codarts. If you watch the videos
and diverse musical background. After initially exploring pop and jazz, her passion shifted towards Latin American music during her studies in Barcelona. She further honed her skills at Codarts, diving [...] has captivated audiences at prestigious events like the North Sea Jazz Festival, Music Meeting Festival, De Doelen World Music Festival, and Dias Latinos Festival. She currently leads her own group, " [...] world. I work closely with musicians of the Latin and Brazilian jazz music scene. Moreover, I love teaching and helping people find their voice and explore their potential!”
self-reflection. 22:45 – Idrys Kai Emerging vocalist combining jazz, R&B, hip hop and Ghanaian highlife in a personal style. DJ booths sy-ki – Producer and DJ with a futuristic bedroom-pop sound. Thyme [...] perform at Noorderslag. Min Taka presents music that moves between jazz, pop and other international influences. She was recently named by de Volkskrant as one of the talents to watch in 2026. Roufaida is
an exceptional musician and an inspiring force within the Dutch jazz scene. At Codarts, he was known as a dedicated and engaging teacher. With his expertise, passion, and personal approach, he guided
to show what they have to offer. The performances by Min Taka (Jazz alumna) and Philine (former Pop student) were included by VPRO in a top 25 best performances of this year.
singer-songwriter performances and energetic rock bands to soulful R&B, jazz influences, electronic productions, alternative pop, funk, hip-hop and experimental crossovers that defy genre boundaries. This
