Harmen Fraanje Quartet

Pianist Harmen Fraanje (born in 1976 in Roosendaal, The Netherlands) is very active in the international jazz scene, playing in some of Holland's most successful groups, with some of the finest musicians in Europe.

On a tireless quest for creativity, new collaborations and new horizons, he has developed an authentic voice, a very honest personal approach towards music. Open to all kinds of music - from classical music, to improvisation, from centuries-old Pygmy chants to Duke Ellington with John Coltrane - he is always trying to embody the music, to be able to speak in his own unique language. The warm responses from audiences all over the world prove that Harmen's music speaks to many.