about Johan van Gelder
 
 
Johan was born in Holland in 1965 and has been a resident in Australia for over 11 years. He studied fine arts at the University in Breda, Holland and has worked extensively in Europe, South East Asia and Australia as actor, musician and physical theatre performer.   Over the last 20 years he has refined his Saxophone playing and vocal techniques under the guidance of well known and respected Australian and Dutch musicians. He has developed his own style both in the classical and jazz idioms, influenced by legendary sax men such as Stan Getz, Ben Webster and Sonny Rollins.   Johan is passionate about music. From the classical repertoire of Claude Debussy, Franz Shubert and J.S.Bach to the many jazz styles he loves to perform. The Johan van Gelder Ensemble is comprised of professional musicians boasting an extensive repertoire of tasteful jazz standards from the swing era and beyond.   Under the direction of vocalist and saxophonist Johan van Gelder this polished group performs smooth and entertaining renditions of well-known Jazz classics from the crooning styles of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett to the hits of Nat King Cole. From duo, trio, quartet to big band, Johan’s musicians have the versatility and experience to deliver first class entertainment with an ability to adapt its music to any situation, audience, occasion and venue.   Their broad experience extends from performances at Wineries, Bars, Cafés, Restaurants, Functions, Weddings, in and outdoors, on big stages and in minute spaces. Whatever your music requirements are: Cool Jazz, Lounge, Bossa Novas or ballads, from Ellington to Miles Davis, the Johan van Gelder Quartet delivers the right ambience for your event, providing an appropriate selection of music to cater for your needs.     Vocals Saxophones Johan van Gelder 

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About Me









Originally from Holland

now resident in Australia.

performers name:

Johan van Gelder

from my dear mothers maiden name, van Gelder.


Jazz performances in

  1. -Holland

  2. -France

  3. -Japan

  4. -Australia


Current performing in:

Sunshine Coast

Gold Coast

South East Queensland Australia