Martin Djababoe

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Gitarist

Over Martin Djababoe

Martin is a guitarist with Moluccan roots, active in the Dutch pop scene for over 30 years now. He played with Dutch artists like Thomas Berge and Alain Clarke before joining The Chicago Funk. Beside being a musician, Martin is also active as a professional dancer and choreographer, which is clearly visible on stage during one his performances. Fired-up, fluid and funky!

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Henk Guitjens

Saxophonist with a powerful personal sound, influenced by Michael Brecker and Kenny Garrett. Long-time member of BOSCO and has organised dozens of his own concerts featuring the biggest names in Dutch jazz.

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.

percussionist

Martin Gort

All-round percussionist with over 30 years of experience, shaped by traditional rhythms from Cuba and West Africa. Teacher at the Royal Conservatory in Brussels and a highly regarded studio musician.

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.

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.