Jazz & Pop Arnhem: Band in Residence project week - Mestizx
The band that will visit us in November 2025 is Mestizx consisting of: Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti (voice, synthesizers, guitar, percussion, lyra, performance), Frank Rosaly (drums, percussion, electronics), James McClure (trumpet, percussion, synthesiser), Lida Brouskari (synthesizers), Uldis Vitols (electric bass, moog synth)
During the Band in Residence project week, a well-known band will be coaching studentbands for 3 whole days in developing and rehearsing 2 songs that will be presented on the last night of the week. Each studentband will make an interpretation / adaptation of an existing piece of the band in residence. Secondly, a completely new, own composition, inspired by the musical style of the band in residence must be made.
Bands that have been our Band in Residence are: Snarky Puppy, Now vs. Now, Simin Tander Quartet, Banda Magda, Marc O’Reilly, ICP Orchestra, Lohai, Omer Klein Trio, De Staat, Sweet Toko and Brintex Collective.