This summer I had the privilege to be a member of a jury in the international Big Band contest of the Meerjazz Festival in Hoofddorp. And what a treat it was! The level of Big Band playing was very high in the competing bands, they’re all playing great arrangements, and it’s such a thrill to listen to the great variety of sounds that Big Band has to offer! It was a real joy to be part of this, and an honour to be part of this jury of heavyweights (musically spoken ;-))