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About

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.

Highlights of season 21/22 include Passenier’s third solo concerto, titled Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles”, which premiered in spring 2022, and among other venues was performed in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. In 2020, Passenier took further steps in his efforts to unify the jazz and classical tradition, by writing his first two concertos Piano Concerto No. 1 “Levensdrift”, and Vibraphone & Marimba Concerto No. 1 “Becoming the Colour”. Both works were written for jazz soloist and symphony orchestra and were recorded with ADDA Simfònica, led by its chief conductor, maestro Josep Vicent, featuring Kari Ikonen and Vincent Houdijk.

After building a solid bond with November Music Festival (NL), the 2019 edition featured Passenier in a significant role. Special mentioning deserves Division for orchestra, solo baritone, and choir. The piece was dedicated to 75 Years of Freedom in Den Bosch and was presented as the opening concert of the festival. 2019 was equally relevant for his development in the realm of jazz music, where he was sharing the stage with the famous WDR Big Band in collaboration with ESA (European Space Agency). As the composer of two commissioned works, arranger and bandleader he conducted the interactive performance in the Cologne Philharmonic Hall. As the leader of his own Fluid Orchestra, the publication of his debut album Lit Scenes in 2018 was the turning point in finding his own musical language.

Constantly on the lookout for special collaborations, Passenier has worked with international and Dutch artists and ensembles such as Kurt Elling, Vince Mendoza, Quincy Jones, Jacob Collier, Jörg Achim Keller, Jules Buckley, Reinier Baas, Eric Vloeimans, Morris Kliphuis, Ruben Hein, Janne Schra, Dudok Quartet Amsterdam, and Van Amsterdam Duo. Leading organizations such as the Metropole Orchestra, The Heritage Orchestra, the Royal Band of the Dutch Navy, the Dutch Wind Ensemble, the South Netherlands Philharmonic, Holland Opera, and the WDR Big Band are some of the art institutions that regularly have commissioned works by his hand.

He holds the position of Main Subject Teacher Jazz Composing and Arranging, Jazz Master Coordinator, and Artistic Director of Fringe Orchestra at Conservatorium Maastricht. Since 2021, all of Jesse Passenier’s new compositions have been published by Donemus Publishing.

Highlights

Media

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Calendar

March 11, 2022
20:30

TivoliVredenburg, Club Fluxus
Utrecht, NL

Entrust & Inspire
Van Amsterdam Duo – Composition by Jesse Passenier

February 21, 2022
20:00

Het Concertgebouw
Amsterdam, NL

Nederlands Studentenorkest led by Arjan Tien, ft. Rommert Groenhof
Ft. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles” by Jesse Passenier

February 20, 2022
14:30

Schouwburg Concertzaal
Tilburg, NL

Nederlands Studentenorkest led by Arjan Tien, ft. Rommert Groenhof
Ft. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles” by Jesse Passenier

February 19, 2022
20:00

Amare
Den Haag, NL

Nederlands Studentenorkest led by Arjan Tien, ft. Rommert Groenhof
Ft. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles” by Jesse Passenier

February 16, 2022
20:15

TivoliVredenburg
Utrecht, NL

Nederlands Studentenorkest led by Arjan Tien, ft. Rommert Groenhof
Ft. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles” by Jesse Passenier

February 15, 2022
20:15

De Oosterpoort
Groningen, NL

Nederlands Studentenorkest led by Arjan Tien, ft. Rommert Groenhof
Ft. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles” by Jesse Passenier

February 14, 2022
20:15

Muziekgebouw
Eindhoven, NL

Nederlands Studentenorkest led by Arjan Tien, ft. Rommert Groenhof
Ft. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles” by Jesse Passenier

February 13, 2022
20:15

Concertgebouw de Vereeniging
Nijmegen, NL

Nederlands Studentenorkest led by Arjan Tien, ft. Rommert Groenhof
Ft. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles” by Jesse Passenier

February 9, 2022
20:15

Schouwburg
Hengelo, NL

Nederlands Studentenorkest led by Arjan Tien, ft. Rommert Groenhof
Ft. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles” by Jesse Passenier

February 8, 2022
20:15

De Stadsgehoorzaal
Leiden, NL

Nederlands Studentenorkest led by Arjan Tien, ft. Rommert Groenhof
Ft. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles” by Jesse Passenier

February 7, 2022
20:15

De Doelen
Rotterdam, NL

Nederlands Studentenorkest led by Arjan Tien, ft. Rommert Groenhof
Ft. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles” by Jesse Passenier

February 6, 2022
20:30

De Ruchte
Someren, NL

Nederlands Studentenorkest led by Arjan Tien, ft. Rommert Groenhof
Ft. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra “Life Cycles” by Jesse Passenier

March 6, 2022
15:00

Sint-Vituskerk
Feinsum (Finkum), NL

Entrust & Inspire
Van Amsterdam Duo – Composition by Jesse Passenier

February 6, 2022
15:00

Chassé Theater & Cinema
Breda, NL

Het Verdriet van Carnaval
Docu film with live music – Soundtrack by Jesse Passenier

December 10, 2021
20:00

ADDA (Auditorium of Alicante)
Alicante, ES

Fight for Light – Pre première Concert
Feat. Kari Ikonen, Vincent Houdijk, ADDA·SIMFÒNICA, led by Josep Vicent – Composed by Jesse Passenier

November 18, 2021
20:00

HAL8 – Brabanthallen
Den Bosch, NL

Het Verdriet van Carnaval
Docu film with live music – Soundtrack by Jesse Passenier

November 17, 2021
20:00

HAL8 – Brabanthallen
Den Bosch, NL

Het Verdriet van Carnaval
Docu film with live music – Soundtrack by Jesse Passenier

October 9, 2021
19:30

Auditorio de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, ES

Big Band de Canarias plays the music of Jesse Passenier
Big Band de Canarias – Led by and ft. compositions of Jesse Passenier

February 28, 2021
20:00

TivoliVredenburg, Radio 4
Utrecht, NL

Pandora’s Late Night
Ft. The Gin for solo accordion – Composition by Jesse Passenier

August 21, 22, 23 2020
20:00

Openluchttheater Valkenburg
Valkenburg, NL

Der Freischütz (Opera)
Opera Compact & Openluchttheater Valkenburg – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

April 19, 2020
14:30

Stadsschouwburg Haarlem
Haarlem, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

April 17, 2020
19:30

Schouwburg Kunstmin
Dordrecht, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

April 10, 2020
19:15

Posthuis Theater
Heerenveen, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

April 5, 2020
15:00

Schouwburg & Filmtheater Agnietenhof
Tiel, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

April 4, 2020
15:00

Cultuurcentrum Hasselt
Hasselt, BE

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

March 28, 2020
16:00

Musis en Stadstheater Arnhem
Arnhem, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

March 22, 2020
15:00

AINSI
Maastricht, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

March 21, 2020
15:00

Theater Kerkrade
Kerkrade, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

March 16, 2020
13:30

Zuiderstrandtheater
Den Haag, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

March 15, 2020
14:30

Schouwburg Amstelveen
Amstelveen, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

March 13, 2020
19:00

Zaantheater
Zaandam, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

March 8, 2020
15:00

TivoliVredenburg
Utrecht, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

March 7, 2020
19:00

De Kom
Nieuwegein, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

March 1, 2020
15:00

Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie
Leeuwarden, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

February 26, 2020
15:00

Cultureel Centrum De Spil
Roeselare, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

November 28, 2019
19:00

Kölner Philharmonie
Köln, DE

Outta Space
WDR Big Band – Ft. compositions & led by Jesse Passenier

November 18, 2019
Time Unknown

Théatre de Liège
Liège, BE

Project Focus
Composed & Keynote by Jesse Passenier

November 1, 2019
20:00

Verkadefabriek
Den Bosch, NL

Opening Concert – November Music Festival (phil zuid, Ruben Hein)
Feat. Division for Voice Orchestra & Choir – Composed by Jesse Passenier

November 1, 2019
19:00-19:15

Grote Kerk
Den Bosch, NL

Opening Event – November Music Festival
Feat. Alan for Four Mixed Choirs – Composed by Jesse Passenier

October 26, 2019
Time Unknown

Parade
Den Bosch, NL

75 Years Liberation Celebration Concert
Feat. Alan for Four Mixed Choirs – Composed by Jesse Passenier

June 10, 2019
15:00

North Sea Jazz Festival – Ahoy
Rotterdam, NL

The Science of Groove
Fringe Orchestra – Composed, arranged and led by Jesse Passenier

May 25, 2019
15:20 – 16:00, 21:00 – 21:30

Cultuurgebouw
Hoofddorp, NL

How Flora and Fauna Became Friends | Corendon IBBC
Codarts Big Band ft. Yiwen Fang – Composed & led by Jesse Passenier

May 24, 25, 26, 2019
20:00

Merthal
Horst, NL

Tommy In Ut Plat
Rock Band, vocalists and the Royal Wind Band of Horst – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

April 14, 2019
15:00

Sint Janskerk
Maastricht, NL

Ludwig and Beyond
Fringe Orchestra – Composed and led by Jesse Passenier

April 6, 2019
20:30

Jazz-Schmiede
Düsseldorf, DE

Album Release Concert
CSM Big Band & Sabine Kühlich, feat. Sweet Slumber – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

Dec 22 – Jan 6,
2018

Veerensmederij
Amersfoort, NL

Zwanenmeer (Opera)
Holland Opera – Arranged by Jesse Passenier

Dec 14 – 16, 2018
11:00 – 23:00

Muziekgieterij & Lutherse Kerk
Maastricht, NL

Fluid Festival
Founded by, and with 5 projects by Jesse Passenier

November 15, 2018
14:00

IMPACT: EIDOLON
Hasselt, BE

Project Focus
Composed & Keynote by Jesse Passenier

November 14, 2018
14:30

IMPACT: EIDOLON
Hasselt, BE

The Infinity Games
iCollective ft. Jesse Passenier – Piano

October 28, 2018
15:00

MCO
Hilversum, NL

Arranging Workshop
Metropole Friends – Workshop by Jesse Passenier

October 11, 2018
20:30

Hauwert in Concert (church)
Hauwert, NL

String Quartet No. 1
Dudok Quartet Amsterdam – Composition by Jesse Passenier

October 11, 2018
20:30

TivoliVredenburg
Utrecht, NL

Lit Scenes
Fluid Orchestra – Composed and led by Jesse Passenier

October 4, 2018
20:30

Splendor – Uilenburgersjoel
Amsterdam, NL

Lit Scenes – ALBUM RELEASE
Fluid Orchestra – Composed and led by Jesse Passenier

August 12, 2018
Time unknown

Grachtenfestival
Amsterdam, NL

Young Metropole
feat. composition Certo by Jesse Passenier

August 11, 2018
Time unknown

Slot Zeist
Zeist, NL

Young Metropole
feat. composition Certo by Jesse Passenier

August 10, 2018
Time unknown

Radio Kootwijk
Kootwijk, NL

Young Metropole
feat. composition Certo by Jesse Passenier

June 26, 2018
20:30

Theater aan de Parade
Den Bosch, NL

Brabants Jeugd Project Orkest meets Philharmonie Zuidnederland
feat. composition Saturn by Jesse Passenier

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