The Daniël Daemen Quartet is always looking for adventure. Surprise, challenge and contrasts are keywords.

Melodic compositions with room for improvisation, exploration and discovery make for a multicolored palette.Harmony and the unpredictable go together on an energetic quest for balance. This quartet is a young and promising unit: four men artistically searching their way in jazz.

Daniël Daemen (B): alto saxophone
Lucas Leidinger (D): piano
Matthias Nowak (D): double bass
Etienne Nillesen (NL): drums/percussion

World class bigband led by Jasper Staps

Neo Soul band by singer, composer and producer Pleun van Dieren

Limburg all-star bigband led by trumpet legend and arranger Dave Vreuls

Leading pop and jazz orchestra

Soprano sax solo with Richard Bona

Gitarist/singer/composer, known from Gerard van Maasakkers band

Double bassist Rob Vanspauwen unites two kindred spirits, saxophonist Daniël Daemen and guitarist Tim Finoulst, in a trio that thrives on a shared love for sound, improvisation, and the art of listening. What binds them together is not only years of playing side by side, but also a deep musical friendship that brings warmth and trust into every note they share. Their dialogue on stage feels both spontaneous and refined — a constant search for beauty, balance, and simplicity.

The trio moves with ease between intimacy and intensity, weaving an open, modern sound that resonates somewhere between jazz and chamber music. Their repertoire is a delicate blend of original compositions, fresh interpretations of timeless favorites, and powerful works of their own making. Subtle hints of classical influence occasionally color their music, enriching it with depth and elegance without ever losing its sense of freedom.

Together, they create an atmosphere where each performance feels like a good conversation.

Jazz quartet from my trombone playing brother Tim Daemen

Folk band from singer  Jimmy Kelly, known from  “The Kelly Family”

Studio session band performing childrens song for streaming platforms

Jazz band performs opera classic by Opera Compact

The most fun limburg dialect band with accordeon players Tren van Enckevoort and Bart Storcken

Rock ’n roll artist from the UK

Adventurous jazz quintet led by trumpet virtuoso Carlo Nardozza (IT/B)