The trio featuring American jazz guitarist Sheryl Bailey, bassist Joris Teepe and drummer Jamie Peet performs swinging standards in an completely unique way, occasionally highlighted with their own compositions. Each of these three formidable musicians have individually performed on many jazz stages around the world. Their swinging grooves and unique international experience guarantee an exciting and unforgettable concert for the audience!

Sheryl Bailey (guitar) grew up in Pittsburgh and has been strongly influenced by Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass and other greats of that tradition. In New York, she performed with such top musicians as Richard Bona, Ken Peplowski, George Garzone and Ingrid Jensen. For many years now she’s been touring Japan and Europe. Bailey also recorded a total of 10 albums under her own name, teaches at the famous Berklee College of Music in Boston and is the author of several guitar books for Berklee Press.

Joris Teepe (double bass) grew up in The Hague and has lived in New York since 1992. Since 2013, Teepe has divided his time between New York and Amsterdam. Over the course of his career, he has worked with such well-known and even legendary musicians as Benny Golson, Barry Harris, Bobby Watson, Sonny Fortune, Tom Harrell, Chris Potter, Billy Hart and Randy Brecker. One of his most remarkable achievements was his nine-year association with Rashied Ali (John Coltrane’s last drummer), with whom he recorded five albums and toured the world for nine years until the drummer died in 2009. Joris Teepe has led various bands of his own for the past 30 years and recorded 21 CDs under his own name. Although he often performs in Asia and the US, he’s also a welcome musician at European jazz venues and festivals, including the North Sea Jazz festival and Red Light Jazz. Teepe frequently performs with pianist Rob van Bavel, and he also plays in drummer John Engels’ trio together with saxophonist Benjamin Herman.

Jamie Peet (drums) is one of the most sought-after drummers in the (inter)national jazz scene. A musician, composer and producer, Peet has always been into music. A child prodigy, he started playing at the young age of five, inspired by his musician father, bass player Michael Peet. In addition to being a guest teacher at various conservatories, Peet regularly performs with formations such as Niels Broos & Jamie Peet, Tinmen & the Telephone and Ben van Gelder. He has also toured with American jazz artists, including Kris Bowers and Gregory Porter. Peet is known for his unique signature and style, and his daring, inventive and colorful contemporary sound.

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