Tijs Klaassen Quintet - Nostalgia (2022) [Hi-Res]

For their second album, Tijs composed eight pieces inspired by the loss of his youthful care-free existence during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The young Amsterdam-based band combines arco bass melodies, energetic compositions and the subtle use of synthesizers within the classic jazz quintet lineup. The colour palette of the ensemble refers to the sounds of classical composers such as Messiaen, Theo Loevendie, Ravel and Alban Berg within an improvisational setting. Their playing and interaction is based on mutual feelings of absolute equality, respect and friendship.

Over the last few years the band won the 2018 Keep an Eye the Records edition and the Sena Performance Award at the Dutch Jazz Competition of 2020. The release of their debut album ‘Clavius’ in 2019 was met with critical acclaim. The record was presented throughout the Netherlands.

Matthias Van den Brande, tenor saxophone
Mo van der Does, alto saxophone
Floris Kappeyne, keyboards
Tijs Klaassen, double bass
Wouter Kühne, drums