is no stranger to the jazz world. She has won prestigious awards, including the Edison Award in the National category for her album ‘A Self-Strewn Portrait’ and the SENA Dutch Jazz Competition. Her ensemble [...] the rich tradition of post-bop jazz while collaborating with international talents she has met in the Netherlands. Additionally, Sun-Mi has shared the stage with renowned jazz musicians such as Benjamin Herman [...] 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
Wirtz. The Erasmus Jazz Prize is more than a competition; it is a celebration of innovation, artistry, and community within the jazz scene. It continues to foster the next generation of jazz musicians, offering [...] 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 year, the competition identifies [...] 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 BIMHUIS), and
the Erasmus Jazz Prize celebrated its 29th edition this year. The annual event has grown into a crucial stepping stone for emerging jazz talent, offering a stage for the most promising jazz musicians of [...] percussion The Erasmus Jazz Prize is made possible thanks to main sponsor Nedspice. The award includes a €3,000 cash prize and a performance on the Talent Stage at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2025. The j [...] Nedspice, 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 [...] 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 [...] The prize, which this year will be awarded to a Codarts Jazz student for the 29th time, has been an important stepping stone for many successful jazz musicians. Musicians who won the prize in an earlier edition
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 [...] 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 Codarts [...] In 2009, he followed his passion for music and moved from Turkey to the Netherlands to study jazz vocals at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. This was a significant step for him because prior to his musical
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 [...] teachers shine on one of the most prestigious stages in Europe. Watch a short recap of NN North Sea Jazz 2025 here .
ng 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 [...] bachelor Jazz at Codarts, but he is a promise for the future and the jury has high expectations of things to come. Main sponsor Nedspice provided €3.000 for the winner, which is meant to give young jazz talent [...] livestream from de Doelen. Together with his band Peter performed his own music: a combination of groovy jazz and traditional Ghanaian music. The Ghanaian trumpet player managed to win over the professional jury
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 [...] 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 of the finals was in [...] Bloemhard (Codarts) – announced the winner at the end of the afternoon. During the final of the Erasmus Jazz Prize in the Eduard Flipse Zaal of De Doelen, Eleutheria competed against FLIM, Andrew Moreno Trio
meant to give young jazz talent a push in the direction of the international professional circuit. The prize has proven to be a great stepping stone for a number of successful jazz musicians in the past [...] 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 final with her trio [...] Wirtz, Louk Boudesteijn, Rik Kraak and Stephanie Francke. In 2022, Teja Poljanšek won the Erasmus Jazz Prize with her band Eleutheria.
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 [...] post-screening discussions. As part 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 [...] ships blend with a constantly changing 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
