Live At Our Place: Kasper Rietkerk + IRT
About the event
An unexpected cross between acoustic compositions and electronic soundscapes. Expect new original music from the IRT band combined with a solo set by Kasper Rietkerk. About Kasper Rietkerk
Kasper Rietkerk, an award-winning saxophonist, takes you on a musical journey. He has collaborated with artists such as Eddie Chacon and John Carroll Kirby. He is also a member of the Emma Rawicz Jazz Orchestra. His versatile career includes appearances on various TV and radio programs. Kasper has received major awards, such as the VDEF Next Step Award and the Brubeck Living Legacy Prize.
Impeccable compositions
Kasper Rietkerk launched his album The Happy Worrier. This intergenerational project features collaborations with British musicians such as John Parricelli and Tom Herbert. His compositions are impeccable, with memorable themes and unexpected twists. In 2023, Kasper recorded the album The Island with his sextet KRSIX. This album won the 2025 Edison Jazz Award in the Newcomer category. The band also released the EP Live in London, featuring more original compositions.
The art of improvisation of IRT
Guitarist and composer IRT, born in Santiago, Chile, has an impressive career. He completed his conservatory training in the Netherlands, where he lives. Inti is known for his search for originality within established musical styles. He combines this with the freedom of improvisation. Let yourself be surprised by his unique approach to music.
