Jochem Braat

Jochem Braat is an eclectic and versatile musician. His piano playing reflects the breadth of his artistic influences, ranging from a musical upbringing by his swing-playing father, to his own discovery of singer-songwriters, Brazilian music, film music and the broad and varied canon of the jazz tradition. Jochem’s piano playing encompasses a variety of styles, among them instrumental 30s and post-war jazz, song interpretation, free improv and instant composing, Brazilian popular and traditional music, and of course his own compositions, which are rich, composite constructions, often featuring playful rhythmic experimentation. Some of his own founded musical projects include the traditional jazz trio: Amsterdam Jazz Trio, electro-synth-pop project: Luchtman and the contemporary pop and jazz band: John Roast Power Fox. He composed and performed with many singers including: Wouter Hamel, Janne Schra, Pepijn de Wit & Lumi. He also wrote and performed for Asko Schönberg and HIIIT in multiple theatre and dance performances by NITE ensemble and Club Guy & Roni. Since 2018 he’s working with Ud player Jaber Fayad to create music in which Arabic music, improvised music and traditional western classical music are combined. Jochem has performed in clubs, theaters and venues across the globe for big audiences with many renowned musicians. But still you can also catch him playing classic jazz standards on old poorly maintained pianos in the small bars in his home city of Amsterdam.