WEDNESDAY October 21st, 8pm @Observatory - JUDITH NIJLAND QUARTET

Judith Nijland Quartet with a joyfull jazz performance

Join vocalist Judith Nijland, pianist Tico Pierhagen, bassist Pieter Althuis and drummer Paul Smith for a joyful jazz performance filled with swing, bossa nova and original compositions.

The Dutch trio is delighted to be back in Swansea and can’t wait to share the stage with Swansea’s Paul Smith again, bringing their energy and enthusiasm to the next level.

Expect fresh interpretations of jazz standards and pop songs, unique arrangements, and stories that bring the music to life. Judith sings in English, French, Portuguese and even Latin.

A vibrant and engaging show filled with heart, humour and an irresistible groove.

The band
Judith Nijland is a jazz singer and composer. After graduating in Greek and Latin, Judith studied Jazz at the Royal Conservatory in the Hague. She released seven albums and toured in Europe, South Korea, Indonesia and multiple times in Australia, Thailand and Japan. On stage Judith takes you on a journey and above all clearly enjoys interacting with her band and the audience.

Tico Pierhagen graduated in music composition and piano performance at the conservatory. With enthusiastic energy he plays on well-known stages throughout the world. Tico received a prestigious award from the Colombian National Ministry of Culture acknowledging his significant contributions to art and culture in Colombia.

Pieter Althuis studied at the Artez Conservatory and toured with many different bands in all over the world. He is very versatile and plays bass guitar as well as double bass. He can be heard on many albums and seen on (inter)national radio and TV.

Paul Smith Paul is well known a highly versatile and accomplished professional drummer from Swansea. He has toured extensively throughout the UK and internationally, performed with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and regularly works in television, recording studios, theatre and jazz.