Saxophonist, Clarinetist, Arranger, Composer and Educator, Claudio Jr De Rosa is an established voice on the European Jazz Scene.
Named among the Top 10 emerging Italian musicians by Musica Jazz in 2018, De Rosa has received numerous awards and distinctions as a bandleader, co-leader, arranger and composer.
As a player, he has performed extensively across Europe, North America, Asia, North Africa, and has released more than 15 records. As an arranger, his works have been commissions by ensembles worldwide, ranging from small groups to large orchestras.
Julian Escobar is a versatile Colombian drummer and composer currently living in the Netherlands. In 2025 he graduated from bachelor in Jazz drums, at the Royal conservatoire of the Hague with a minor in jazz piano.
Julian has performed with renowned musicians in the Netherlands such as Benjamin Herman, Rob van Bavel, Matheus Nicolaiewsky, Steve Zwanink, Rembrandt Frerichs, Juraj Stanik, Udo van Boven, Pietro Mirabassi, Cas Jiskoot, Bob Wijnen, Arjun Ramdas, Enrico Le Noci, Frits Landesbergen, Simon Rigter, and Ronald Douglas.
He has recorded in jazz quartets as a leader, and plays in different bands, such as Koen Van der Linden trio, and Jordy and the Loon Rangers. Aslo has perfomed widely with musical collegues from the conservatory years and beyond such as Aaron Diaz, Jack Hudelstone, Tian Yi, and Dani Boting.
Double bassist and composer Arjun Ramdas grew up in India, where early training in Carnatic music shaped his rhythmic sensibility. After exploring metal and rock, he discovered his true voice in jazz, blending diverse influences into a sound both intricate and grounded.Since moving to The Hague in 2020 to study Jazz Double Bass at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Arjun has developed under the guidance of Dutch jazz masters and international artists alike. His versatility and musical insight have led to collaborations with leading musicians across Europe, earning recognition at festivals and competitions such as Grachten, Heerlen Jazz, Fara Music, Barga Jazz, and Concorso Bettinardi.Performing at venues like the Concertgebouw, Muziekgebouw, and Umbria Jazz Festival, Arjun has shared the stage with renowned artists including Erik Ineke, Felix Scharlman, Enrico Le Noci, Pietro Mirabassi