Wicked Jazz Sounds is an Amsterdam based platform for music –where Jazz meets dance- bringing together the warmth of Jazz and the energy of contemporary dance music. They aim to bring quality music in an open and accessible way to a wide group of people. The platform features DJs, live musicians, producers, VJs and a most of all: a lively community of diverse people. All dancing with a smile. Wicked Jazz Sounds can build up from down-tempo background music to an up-tempo, floor filling, dance event.
The DJs and live musicians have years of experience in playing together. They have developed their own unique style and make you travel a futuristic journey through jazz, hip-hop, soul, funk, broken-beat, house, drum & bass and beyond…
Being a platform for music, Wicked Jazz Sounds comes in many shapes. It is a party organisation bringing ‘Wicked Jazz Sounds clubnights’ in different venues and cities throughout the Netherlands. They are a live band that performs in clubs and at festivals. They produce their own songs and remix other peoples music. Wicked Jazz Sounds is also the name for a successful series of compilation CDs signed worldwide by United Recordings. Most of all Wicked Jazz Sounds is on a mission to bring together the warmest, nicest and happiest people and make them dance to the music we are all in love with!
Wicked Jazz Sounds is best known for its weekly Sunday clubnight in the Amsterdam Sugar Factory. This usually sold out dance night is already running for more than 5 years. The Wicked Jazz Sounds stage act has performed across the country in all the major clubs like Paradiso, Melkweg, 013, Panama, Hotel Arena and Het Paard van Troje. They had successful shows at prestigious festivals like North Sea Jazz , Lowlands, The Hague Jazz, Extrema Outdoor, Eurosonic/Noorderslag, Loveland Festival, Mysteryland and many more.
The future looks bright for this funky bunch of warm people. The combination of talent, ambition and a strong love for music can only bring great things. Go there, enjoy Wicked Jazz Sounds and dance with a smile!
