"The young and vibrant Floris van der Vlugt (1981) is with out a doubt amongst Netherlands great potential saxophone players and composers. At the age of 7 he started playing the piano; at the age of 11 he first lay hands on an alto saxophone. Why? ?The instrument was just so beautiful and shiny;)? During years his passion for the instrument and music in general grew strong. Floris enrolled the Amsterdam Conservatory in 2000 where he studied with Ferdinand Povel and Jasper Blom. Besides that, he had lessons with renowned musicians such as Dick Oatts, John Clayton, Robin Eubanks, Lee Konitz and Jesse van Ruller. In 2007 Floris graduated from the conservatory with a masters degree in music. Floris is a versatile player, who currently finds himself playing the soprano and tenor sax just as comfortably as the alto sax he started out on. His style is energetic and melodic, yet lyrical and profound and deeply inspired by jazz icons Charly Parker, Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane. Floris' versatility is also mirrored in the various bands he plays in. To name a few: Wicked Jazz Sounds, Renske Taminiau, Amsterdam Jazz Orchestra and Roos Jonker. Among previous collaborations are Pete Philly and Perquisite, Room Eleven, Marzio Scholten, Ack van Rooyen and Schradinova. With his own band QUINCEY Floris became second in the Dutch Jazz Competition in 2006. Same year he won a prize for best soloist on the Dutch Big Band Festival. In 2012: Floris is working on new music for an exciting septet recording in the fall. A new record with Galaxy Child (former WJS band) is in the making. The horns of Wicked Jazz Sounds will be a autonomous section under the name 360 Horns. Clearly, in 2012 Floris continues his inspiring journey."

photography: Rory Ronde

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