Jesse Passenier

Unifying principles of jazz and classical in his work, the Dutch composer Jesse Passenier explores the peripheries of genres and the depth and possibilities of harmony. He is the winner of the Dutch Rogier van Otterloo Award 2017, acknowledging his success in bringing together musical genres in cross-overs, leading his own orchestra, and celebrating his skill in orchestral writing. Passenier is co-founder and artistic director of Fluid Foundation and encircling his activities as a composer he musically developed in a broader sense as an arranger, conductor, drummer, pianist, and vibraphonist.