Next show: Amsterdam, Sat 26 Dec
Maarten Ornstein is a Dutch musician based in Amsterdam. He plays tenor saxophone, clarinet and bass clarinet and also works as a composer and arranger. On occasion he plays tarogato, electric saxophone, MPC and laptop computers. He leads the free funk ensembleDASH! and performs as a soloist. Additionally, he plays with lutist Mike Fentross, singer Rima Khcheich, poet and singer Jeannine Valeriano. and pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs. Maarten Ornstein endorses Légère reeds and is a member of Splendor Amsterdam. Both in his paying and composing, Maarten Ornstein is always looking for new challenges, people to work with, rules to break and boundaries to cross. Exploration, mastering and mixing of new genres is at the heart of his musical life, which results in a huge diversity in his musical output. But regardless of the genre, his voice on his instrument is always instantly recognisable. He combines explosive virtuosity with a strong lyrical talent and the ability to make every note count.
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Maarten Ornstein plays a diverse mix of contemporary jazz, afro-cuban jazz, and improvised chamber music, incorporating woodwinds like tenor saxophone and bass clarinet alongside multidisciplinary storytelling projects. Follow Maarten Ornstein on Mood.
Maarten Ornstein is a Dutch musician and composer based in Amsterdam.
Maarten Ornstein primarily plays tenor saxophone, clarinet, and bass clarinet, alongside occasional use of the tarogato, electric saxophone, and electronic production tools like the MPC.
