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In the ‘Jazz National’ category, the Edison goes to the Nu Art Orchestra for the album The Tivoli Sessions #1.

The winners across the six Edison Jazz jury categories have been announced. Concertzender and WorldofJazz have the honor of revealing one winner each day this week.

Pocket Concerts (36) Eric Ineke Trio

Registration for the Dutch Jazz Competition 2026 opens this week. Talented Dutch jazz and crossover bands (with an average age of 35 or younger) can apply until November 15 by clicking here.

Pocket Concerts (35) Jesse van Ruller & Maarten Hogenhuis From the studios of Concertzender / World of Jazz: Pocket Concerts. In this edition: Jesse van Ruller & Maarten Hogenhuis. Guitarist Jesse van Ruller and saxophonist Maarten Hogenhuis bring together two generations of Dutch jazz. Van Ruller is a key figure in the Dutch jazz scene and an internationally acclaimed guitarist. In 1995, he won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Guitar Competition, becoming the first European to receive this honor. He has collaborated with artists such as Roy Hargrove, Joe Lovano, Christian McBride, and Peter Erskine, and has released numerous albums as both a bandleader and a sideman. His album *Catch!* was nominated for an Edison Award. Maarten Hogenhuis belongs to a younger generation of leading Dutch jazz musicians. He is known for his work with the power-jazz group BRUUT!, his own trio and quartet, and collaborations with artists such as Benjamin Herman and Anton Goudsmit, as well as Pete Philly & Perquisite. In 2012, he won the Best Soloist award at the Dutch Jazz Competition. A year later, he won the Keep an Eye International Jazz Award for Best Soloist and Best Band, followed by the Laren Singer Jazz Award in 2014. The duo released their first collaborative album, *Spirits High*, in 2021. Their second album, *Follow the Sound*, builds upon their shared musical language, featuring compositions developed jointly and influences that extend far beyond traditional jazz. — SETLIST Wonderwinkel (J. van Ruller / M. Hogenhuis) A Matter of Perspective (J. van Ruller / M. Hogenhuis) Rumbone (M. Mengelberg) — Digging the Archives Tideline (J. van Ruller) — * Digging the Archives Misha Mengelberg (1935–2017) was one of the most influential figures in Dutch improvised jazz. As a pianist, composer, and co-founder of the Instant Composers Pool, he helped shape a distinctly Dutch approach to free improvisation. His composition *Rumbone* combines a playful, rhythmic character with his signature sense of surprise and openness. In *Digging the Archives*, the piece is performed anew by a fresh generation of musicians, connecting Mengelberg’s musical legacy with the present day. — MUSICIANS Jesse van Ruller — guitar Maarten Hogenhuis — alto saxophone Discover all our Pocket Concerts here !

Pocket Concerts (32): Dareyn From the studios of the Concertzender / World of Jazz: Pocket Concerts. In this edition: Dareyn. Dareyn is an ensemble where four distinctive musical voices come together, united by a shared passion for exploration, improvisation, and storytelling. Drawing inspiration from traditions spanning diverse cultures while simultaneously embracing contemporary expression, the quartet creates a sound that is both intimate and adventurous. The ensemble features Emine Bostancı on *kemenche*; her expressive playing is deeply rooted in the rich musical heritage of the Eastern Mediterranean. Pianist Franz von Chossy contributes a lyrical and harmonically versatile approach, shaped by jazz, classical music, and influences from various musical traditions. Clarinetist Alex Simu adds warmth, virtuosity, and a unique musical perspective, effortlessly bridging different genres. Percussionist Vinsent Planjer completes the ensemble with an inventive rhythmic language that offers both subtle textures and dynamic energy. — SETLIST Loud Whispers (F. von Chossy) Echoes of Granada (E. Bostanci) Ghost Secrets (E. Bostanci) Guus’un Bisikleti / Guus’s Bicycle (Th. Loevendie) — Digging the Archives: *Guus’un Bisikleti* was composed by Theo Loevendie (b. 1930), a musician who knows better than anyone how to bridge the gap between different musical genres. This piece is dedicated to pianist Guus Janssen and was first recorded for the album *Inspirations* (1995), which also features kemenche player İhsan Özgen. — MUSICIANS Emine Bostancı – kemenche, vocals Franz von Chossy – piano Alex Simu –clarinet, bass clarinet Vinsent Planjer – percussion Discover all our Pocket Concerts here !