Henk Guitjens

Over Henk Guitjens

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Over Henk Guitjens

Henk Guitjens has been a saxophone player in the Dutch pop-scene for a long time, known for his impressive sound, influenced by players such as Michael Brecker and Kenny Garrett, but also 50’s rock’n roll and 80’s soul are typical specialties of his. Guitjens played with many soul bands and toured with ‘JazzBeatsNOW’ for several years. Since 2007, he is a member of the ‘BOSCO jazz and pop orchestra’, with which he played hundreds of shows featuring various well-known Dutch artists. Besides that, Henk organised around 80 performances between 2009 and 2018 with his own quartet, playing with just about every great musician from the Dutch jazz scene including Eric Vloeimans, Anton Goudsmit, Benjamin Herman, Tineke Postma, Michiel Borstlap, Shirma Rouse, Jan van Duikeren, Hans Dulfer, Ack van Rooijen, John Engels, Jesse van Ruller, Ilja Reijngoud and many, many others.

Andere bandleden

Trombone

Mark Stroop

Young trombonist from the Dutch big band scene, selected for the Young Metropole Orchestra in 2018. Joined The Chicago Funk in 2025, bringing a rich sound and impressive technical chops.

Trompet

Daan Bogers

Trumpeter, arranger and producer, and founder of the renowned BOSCO jazz and pop orchestra. Edison Award winner in 2020, and has worked with the Metropole Orchestra and the Rotterdam Ska Jazz Foundation.

Lead Vocalist

David Goncalves

Singer, dancer and actor with a track record spanning from Idols finalist to international chart hit with Chocolate Puma. Has worked with global stars and played Mufasa in The Lion King.

Drummer

Sietse Huisman

Drummer with 35 years of national and international stage experience. Founder of The Pact and active with NW FRQNC and The Time Bandits. Has worked with Jan Akkerman, Willeke Alberti and Mike Stern, among others.

Bassist

Roni Jonker

Versatile bassist with a conservatory background and a passion for soul, funk and fusion. Toured with the Ana Popovic Band for over ten years and performs with The Time Bandits and NW FRQNC.

Gitarist

Martin Djababoe

Guitarist of Moluccan roots with over 30 years of experience in the Dutch pop scene. Performed with Thomas Berge and Alain Clarke, and combines his musicianship with a career as a professional dancer and choreographer.

Lead Vocalist

Clayton Peroti

Surinamese-born lead vocalist with an impressive international career. From gospel trio to major musical productions including Tarzan and The Lion King, and a John Kraaijkamp Musical Award to his name.

Lead Vocalist

Clifton End

Born in Curaçao, known from various Dutch television singing competitions. An artist with an exceptionally high vocal range and soulful sound, celebrated both in the Netherlands and across the Dutch Caribbean.

Percussionist

Dwight Muskita

Percussionist of Dutch-Moluccan roots performing on the world’s biggest stages since 1985. Has shared the stage with Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and Phil Collins, and was voted Best Percussionist of the Benelux twice.

Toetsen

Will Maas

Session musician with 40 years of experience, voted best keyboard player in the Netherlands by his fellow musicians. Has worked with Marco Borsato, Beth Hart and Floor Jansen, and teaches at the Rock Academy in Tilburg.