Listen hereThank you Co de Kloet for having our music in your podcast!
injazz is a weekly podcast featuring new music, mainly of artists living in the Netherlands, including special recordings, archives, and new talent, in collaboration with
NPO Luister and
Omroep Max. Read more
here (in Dutch).
English translation of the press release:
MAX launches new jazz podcast injazz with Co de Kloet
Starting Monday, January 5, 2026, you can regularly hear an hour of Dutch jazz and related styles in the new MAX podcast "injazz with Co de Kloet." The podcast offers a broad and colorful palette of jazz music, highlighting young talent, established names, and unique collaborations. The podcast is available for free every Monday via NPO Luister and other podcast platforms.
New and Established Jazz
In the numerous podcasts "injazz with Co de Kloet," listeners will hear music by emerging and established jazz talent, recordings made at festivals large and small, newly released (jazz) CDs, and original productions with (inter)national soloists and orchestras.
Co de Kloet
Presenter Co de Kloet is the driving force behind the podcast. He has been active as a musician, composer, radio presenter, music teacher, and producer since the early 1980s. He says: "The collaboration with Omroep MAX is a fantastic opportunity to bring the rich, diverse Dutch jazz scene to the attention of the widest possible audience. Public broadcasting has always been an important platform for this music, and that's being done once again."
With this podcast, Omroep MAX offers a platform for the extensive Dutch jazz scene. Musical diversity and cultural heritage united in a genre that has put the Netherlands on the international map for decades.
Previously this was also broadcasted on
Jazzism:
Jazzflits 450 (the last edition)English:
In 2022, Susanne Alt recorded an album entitled "Royality For Real," an album guided by the musical legacy of trumpeter Roy Hargrove. During this inspiring session with Roy's original rhythm section, much music was left unfinished. There was simply too much for one CD, and the pieces not selected turned out to be stunningly beautiful. Therefore, the CD "Dark Horse" is now being released, and it coincides with a CD launch on January 16th at the Bimhuis (Amsterdam).
A selection has been made for the album with many funky, danceable tracks. It's the idiom that fits Susanne like a glove. It's not without reason that she is a star at dance festivals as a DJ and saxophonist, guaranteeing exuberant "funky" tunes. Her American backing trio has strong roots in acoustic jazz. James Hurt is a versatile keyboardist and has an impressive track record. Bassist Gerald Cannon and drummer Willie Jones III were long members of Roy Hargrove's band. And you can hear that band's ability to blow the roof off in the tight interplay of this tandem. Susanne Alt has a winning combination with these musicians. The short studio conversations that follow the songs on the CD are enjoyable. Alt's wealth of musical ideas is evident from the fact that all the pieces are hers. All, no, one, is by Charlie Parker. Because pianist James Hurt was late for one of the sessions, Susanne played Parker's piece "Au privave" with Gerald and Willie as a trio. And they performed so beautifully that it earned a place of honor on this CD, "Dark Horse."
JazzenzoEnglish:
On her new album, Susanne Alt sets the tone with a
powerful sound right from the opening track, "Jazz Biotic." "Dark Horse" is the seventh album by the Amsterdam-based, German-born saxophonist and flutist. Its predecessor, "Royalty For Real," was initially framed as a return to acoustic jazz. Yet, looking back on Alt's oeuvre, there has always been a combination of deep, funk-rooted grooves and compelling, melodic jazz improvisations.
New York
In February 2022, Alt traveled to New York with three top American musicians to record a tribute to the late trumpeter Roy Hargrove (1969-2018). The resulting contemplative album became a worldwide success and opened new doors for the passionate musician and composer. Alt took full advantage of the opportunity to keep going with this experienced New York rhythm section (bassist Gerald Cannon and drummer Willie Jones III played in Hargrove's band). Keyboardist James Hurt skillfully alternates between organ, Fender Rhodes, clavinet, synth, and grand piano, adding depth and refinement. Cannon and Jones let loose on pieces written especially for them ("Cannonballin'" and "Jonesin'").
As a whole, the "Dark Horse," again produced by Alt, sounds more exuberant than "Royalty For Real" (2024). During "Kalunga Dance," things really heat up. The fact that the musicians' enthusiastic exclamations remain at the end of some tracks contributes to this liveliness. In the absence of keyboardist Hurt, the remaining trio spontaneously launched into Charlie Parker's "Au Privave," a beautiful ode to the jazz tradition.
Listening to "Dark Horse" is like attending a jam session where everyone is on the same page and where you know after just a few minutes: this can't go wrong.
Read it hereEnglish translation:
The musical program of "Dark Horse" is characterized by groovy and funky sounds rooted in the traditional styles of 1960s bebop and 1970s fusion. With their top-notch quartet—comprising James Hurt (Fender Rhodes, piano, clavinet, organ), Gerald Cannon on bass, and Willie Jones III on drums—they present a modern and creative interpretation of contemporary jazz that nevertheless remains deeply grounded in tradition.
The album's eight tracks radiate a vibrant, almost spontaneous energy, with virtuosic solos highlighting the musicians' technical prowess. Particularly impressive is their interpretation of Charlie Parker's "Au Privave," in which the quartet pays wonderful homage to bebop, albeit not at the original tempo. Another highlight is "Kalunga Dance," whose driving Latin groove unfolds with captivating dynamism.
The vinyl version also impresses in terms of sound: The pressing quality is excellent and makes the listening experience perfect.
