bio

-1996 -2000: 
-classical saxophone at the conservatorium in Utrecht (teacher: André Hemmers) 
-2 years jazz/improvisation (Marc Scholten, Metropool Orkest)

Former bands:
Roadpizza (rockabilly)
The Backbones (blues)
Martin Lewis & his Jivemen (jumpjive / jumpblues)
CC Jerome & the Savoys (rhythm 'n blues / rock 'n roll)

Bands I work with:
VandeVen (rhythm 'n blues, new orleans)  
48Special (soul / pop / rhythm 'n blues)
Mr. Boogiewoogie
​Jump 'n Jive (jump jive)
Little Steve & the Big Beat (blues / soul)
Shakedown Tim & the Rhythm Revue (blues/rhythm 'n blues)

My Band:
Tinez Roots Club (rhythm 'n blues/ swing / rock 'n roll)

played with: 
Nikki Hill, Nick Curran, Rusty Pinto, Kid Ramos, Alex Schultz, Deb Ryder, Kai Strauss, Mike Morgan, Miss Lily Moe, Firebird Trio, The Refreshments, Sweet Betty, Jim Jones Revue, JW-Jones, Matt Schofield, Monster Mike Welch, Sax Gordon, Little Rachel

Heroes (sax): Big Jay McNeely, Red Prysock, Sam 'the man' Taylor, Joe Houston, Sil Austin, Willie Restum, Gene Ammons, Arnett Cobb, Dexter Gordon, Illinois Jacquet, Ike Quebec

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