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FINALISTS '21

FINALISTS '21

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WINNERS '21

WINNERS '21

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The Grand Prize:

The Ryan Hanseler Trio + 1

Ryan Hanseler trio featuring Gabrielle Cavassa were one of the six finalists of KVEMA. They are the winners of the first edition of the Karel van Eerd Music Award. A great jazz band from New Orleans, USA playing jazz, classic jazz, standards, originals, and swing. They performed at the Content Factory of Festiventures B.V. in Breda, The Netherlands. With the great jazz musicians / jazz artists; Ryan Hanseler (piano), Gabrielle Cavassa (Vocals, Singer), Lex Warshawsky (Double Bass), Peter Varnado (Drums).

Ryan Hanseler trio +1 is a New Orleans based band. In their live performance at the finale, they showed us their virtuosity, exceptional skills and nifty arrangements. The interaction between the musicians was great and via singer Gabrielle Cavassa, very engaging for the audience. The concert was musically very well organized and the whole performance was inspiring to witness. As winners of the Grand Prize, they will be sent on European Tour to showcase their talent to the rest of Europe!

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The Jury Prize:

The Fried Seven

The Fried Seven

The Fried Seven was one of the six finalists of KVEMA. The winners of the Jury Prize of the Karel van Eerd Music Award. A great jazz band playing contemporary jazz at the Finale at the Content Factory, Festiventures B.V., Breda, The Netherlands. With jazz artists / jazz musicians; Poblo Castillo (Trumpet, Corner), Pepijn Mouwen (Alto Saxophone), Marti Mitjavila (Clarinet + Tenox Saxophone), Matteo Paggi (Trombone), Cem Karayalcin (Banjo + Acoustic guitar), Simon Osuna (Contrabas), Carlos Ayuso (drummer).

The Fried Seven is a group of young musicians that plays exciting, swinging music inspired by New Orleans bands and the Swing Era. The band members come from different parts of Europe, with different backgrounds and languages but are united in their passion for this music. During the finale they showcased their talent and won over the jury and public. According to the jury, there was however room for improvements and therefore they are the ones receiving the Jury Prize. They will be coached towards higher levels with this prize!

The Individual Prize:

Gabrielle Cavassa

Gabrielle Cavassa

Gabrielle Cavassa is a New Orleans-based, California-born, vocalist-composer of Italian descent who continues to garner attention for her distinctive voice and intimate expression. During the finale she as an individual really stood out and she carried the whole performance. Vocally very strong, a warm personality and a great emotional transmission while singing. And most importantly, it’s KVEMA’s aim to draw existing and new audiences towards jazz music”. With this in mind, the jury chose Gabrielle to receive the Individual Prize. She will receive an Artist Support package to help accelerate her European Career!

Gabrielle Cavassa as Singer of the Ryan Hanseler Trio + 1 at KVEMA. They were one of the six finalists of first edition of the Karel van Eerd Music Award. Photo taken at the KVEMA finale in the Content Factory of Festiventures B.V., Breda, The Netherlands. A great jazz singer from New Orleans, USA. With the great jazz artists / jazz musicians: Ryan Hanseler (piano), Gabrielle Cavassa (Vocals, Singer), Lex Warshawsky (Double Bass), Peter Varnado (Drums).
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ALL BANDS

ALL BANDS

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The Fried Seven

The Fried Seven was one of the six finalists of KVEMA. The winners of the Jury Prize of the Karel van Eerd Music Award. A great jazz band playing contemporary jazz at the Finale at the Content Factory, Festiventures B.V., Breda, The Netherlands. With jazz artists / jazz musicians; Poblo Castillo (Trumpet, Corner), Pepijn Mouwen (Alto Saxophone), Marti Mitjavila (Clarinet + Tenox Saxophone), Matteo Paggi (Trombone), Cem Karayalcin (Banjo + Acoustic guitar), Simon Osuna (Contrabas), Carlos Ayuso (drummer).

Ryan Hanseler Trio + 1

Ryan Hanseler trio featuring Gabrielle Cavassa were one of the six finalists of KVEMA. They are the winners of the first edition of the Karel van Eerd Music Award. A great jazz band from New Orleans, USA playing jazz, classic jazz, standards, originals, and swing. They performed at the Content Factory of Festiventures B.V. in Breda, The Netherlands. With the great jazz musicians / jazz artists; Ryan Hanseler (piano), Gabrielle Cavassa (Vocals, Singer), Lex Warshawsky (Double Bass), Peter Varnado (Drums).

Tom van der Zaal presents ''Time Will Tell - Revisited''

Tom van der Zaal with his project Time will tell revisited was one of the six finalists of KVEMA. They performed at the finale of the Karel van Eerd Music Award in the Content Factory of Festiventures B.V. in Breda, The Netherlands. A great jazz project with the great jazz musicians / jazz artists: Tom van der Zaal (Saxophone), Rob van Bavel (Piano), Matheus Nicolaiewsky (Contrabas), Tim Hennekes (Drums), Esther Wustenhoff (violin 1), Annelieke Marselie (violin 2), Julia Rusanovsky (violin 3), Milka Maloteaux (violin 4), Evelien Jaspers (Viool 5), Nina Zuure (violin 6), Jasmijn Burger (violin 7), Geerten Feller (voila 1), Jurriaan Klapwijk (viola 2), Marjolein Nieuwenkamp (cello 1), Falou Lansink (Cello 2) and Rob Horsting (Conductor).

Guy Salamon Group

Guy Salamon Group, one of the six finalists of KVEMA. They performed at the finale of the Karel van Eerd Music Award in the Content factory of Festiventures B.V. in Breda, The Netherlands. A great jazz band with the great jazz artists / jazz musicians: Guy Salamon (Drummer, bandleader), Ian Cleaver (Trumpet), Alvaro Artime (Trumpet), Marta Warelis (alto Saxophone), Lucas Martinez (Tenor Saxophone), Xavi Torres (Piano), Teis Semey (guitar), Brodie Jarvie (Double bass).

The New York Second - "Music at Night"

The New York Second, one of the six finalists of KVEMA. They performed at the finale of the Karel van Eerd Music Award in the Content Factory of Festiventures B.V. in Breda, The Netherlands. A Great jazz band with jazz artists / jazz musicians: Harald Walkate (Piano), Max Sergeant (Drums), Thomas pol (Bas), Mark Alban Lotz (flute), Vincent Veneman (Trombone), Koen Smits (Trumpet), Tom Beek (Tenor Sax).

Kruidkoek

Kruidkoek was one of the six finalists of KVEMA. They performed at the finale of the Karel van Eerd Music Award in the content Factory of Festiventures B.V. in Breda, The Netherlands. A great band with musicians / artists: Bram Knol (Drums), Nick Feenstra (Saxophone), Tijmen Kooiker (Guitar), Reindert Kragt (Contrabass).