NJJO (National Youth Jazz Orchestra) is a unique jazz orchestra from the Netherlands, consisting of 20 young jazz talents. Their formation changes every two years and they are currently led by renowned trumpeter and bandleader Maite Hontelé as their artistic director. Maite Hontelé has personally designed and composed the orchestra's eighth formation with her project "NJJO Goes Mambo", going on tours in the Netherlands and abroad. Hontelé's experience in Colombia, where she released 5 albums and performed extensively, has shaped her musical style and approach. Two of her albums, "Déjame Así" and "Cuba Linda," were nominated for Latin Grammys.
SPECIAL LATIN NIGHT
On Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Erasmus Huis, the NJJO and Maite Hontelé created an exclusive latin night program. It will feature a dynamic ensemble that will take you on a musical journey of diverse Latin grooves - from salsa classics to moving ballads.
