Jazz Night ft. Alex Sipiagin - SOLD OUT | Conservatorium Maastricht

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Jazz Night returns at AINSI Maastricht!

Experience powerful performances by ensembles from the Conservatorium Maastricht Jazz Department, followed by a spectacular big band set with our Artist in Residence, Alex Sipiagin, as featured soloist. The programme includes music from The Wind Dance and New York Suites, highlighting Sipiagin’s striking original compositions.

Widely celebrated as one of today’s leading jazz trumpeters, Alex Sipiagin has performed with icons such as Michael Brecker, Dave Holland, and the Mingus Big Band, and can be heard on multiple Grammy-winning albums. With over twenty solo records and extensive international tours, he brings his artistry and energy to Maastricht for this special evening.

To close the night, our Electronic Music Performance students will take the stage with a high-energy set, an exciting fusion of sound and innovation you won’t want to miss.

Let yourself be swept away by the music and join us for an unforgettable Jazz Night.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
However, you can still catch the Conservatorium Maastricht Big Band with Alex Sipiagin at InJazzTigate, tickets are still available!

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More About Alex Sipiagin

Alex Sipiagin is an internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter who has performed at leading festivals worldwide with artists such as Michael Brecker, Dave Holland, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and the Mingus groups. Winner of the International Louis Armstrong Competition in Washington, DC (1990), he went on to become a sought-after soloist and ensemble player, collaborating with Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, and many others.

He has contributed to several Grammy-winning albums, including Dave Holland Big Band’s What Goes Around and Overtime, Michael Brecker Quindectet’s Wide Angles, and Dafnis Prieto Big Band’s Into the Sunset. As a leader, Sipiagin has released over twenty albums, mainly on Criss Cross Jazz, featuring renowned musicians like Chris Potter, David Binney, and Eric Harland. His most recent releases include Upstream, Ascent to the Blues, and Mel’s Vision (2023).

A dedicated educator, Sipiagin has taught at New York University, held a residency at the Amsterdam Conservatory, and currently teaches at the Academy of Music in Basel and Siena Jazz in Italy. In recent years he has also collaborated with major European ensembles, presenting original works such as New York Sketches and Wind Dance.

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Programme

Time	Theater	Foyer
19:00	Doors Open
19:30	Stígandr Quintet
20:00		Saxophone Quartet
20:20	David Luca Quartet
20:50		Avanjit Singha Trio
21:10	MARCOLLECTIVE
21:40	Break
22:15	Big Band
23:15		Ananya Samyt

More about Stígandr Quintet

Members
Elena Stamatopoulou (Oud, Vocals)
Mathias Palludan (Saxophone, Flute)
David Luca (Piano)
Alex Chavez (Bass)
Micky Laheij (Drums)

Biography
Stígandr Quintet is an ethnic jazz ensemble founded by Elena Stamatopoulou (oud, vocals) and Mathias Palludan (saxophone, flute), and developed during their studies at the Conservatorium Maastricht. Joined by David Luca (piano), Alex Chavez (bass), and Micky Laheij (drums), the group blends the modal richness and rhythmic complexity of traditional Greek music with the improvisational language of contemporary jazz.
The quintet creates original music that reflects both their cultural roots and modern influences. Their sound combines Greek folk melodies with the freedom and interaction of jazz, resulting in music that feels both familiar and new.
Their instrumentation gives them a unique voice—mixing the warm, earthy sound of the oud with lyrical winds and a responsive rhythm section. Each piece is a story, shaped by emotion, rhythm, and dialogue between the musicians.

More about Saxophone Quartet

Members
Felix Coster (soprano saxophone)
Francis Liburd (alto saxophone)
Erik Schramm (tenor saxophone)
Carmen Williams (baritone saxophone)

Biography
Get ready for the vibrant and dynamic sound of the CM Sax Quartet! With tight harmonies, spirited improvisations, and infectious energy, they bring creativity and joy to every performance, featuring jazz standards by Gershwin and Cannonball alongside exciting arrangements by Niehaus, Wendell Hobbs, and Jack Williams.

More about David Luca Quartet

Members
Paul Saumets (Saxophone)
David Luca (Piano)
Alex Chavez (Double Bass)
Mario Calzada Peña (Drums)

Biography
The proposed quartet for this year's Jazz Night—made up of musicians from the Jazz Department of the Conservatorium Maastricht - consists of: Paul Saumets (Saxophone), David Luca (Piano), Alex Chavez (Double Bass), and Mario Calzada Peña (Drums).
Recently, in exactly this formula, we performed a concert on stage at this year's Laren Jazz Festival, where we were very well received by the audience. Our concert, at the request of the participants, turned into a spontaneous extended show, which lasted almost two hours - far exceeding the originally scheduled time. Our original compositions were received with extraordinary warmth, numerous applauses and strong encouragements.
As a group of good friends, united by a passion for music, with a balance between experience, maturity and youthful freshness, combined with a mix of instrumental skills and creativity, we promise an exciting and authentic interpretation of contemporary jazz.

More about Avanjit Singha Trio

Members
Avanjit Singha (Guitar)
Alex Chavez (Bass)
Micky Laheij (Drums)

Biography
There is an exciting new wave approaching in the world of jazz and its derivative sub-genres. And the members of this ensemble have taken on the task to jump on that bandwagon.
In case of this particular one, we implore methods each our own directed towards a culmination of our personal influences to innovate the new and unheard.
Individual Talents:
The raw tone of the Telecaster (guitar) channeled through the vintage Vibroverb Amp gives a sound reminiscent of the early 60s Fender guitars which when accompanied with Avanjit’s (guitarist) Americana/bluegrass influences combined with his jazz language and affinity for good rock&roll music conjures a new blend, perhaps another syncretic phenomenon in the works, who knows, only time can tell.

More about MARCOLLECTIVE

Members
Marco Baciu (Guitar)
Dan Smit (Piano)
Valerio Ruperto (Bass)
Giuseppe Gallitelli (Drums)
Guest: Luca Gagliardi (Trumpet)

Biography
MARCOLLECTIVE is the creative project of Marco Baciu, who blends the spirit of Jazz and Hip-hop with the rich musical roots of Transylvania. Joined by three talented musicians — Giuseppe Gallitelli (drums), Valerio Ruperto (bass), and Dan Smit (piano) — the group weaves their personal stories into a tapestry of deeply traditional yet emotionally expressive music.

More about Conservatorium Maastricht Big Band ft. Alex Sipiagin

Members
Guest Artist:
Alex Sipiagin
Conductor:
Sven Heinze
Saxophones:
Leo Mao, Mingin Liang, Paul Saumets, Carmen Williams, Nuria Puyuelo
Trombones:
Yannes Hendriks
Christian Cruz
Olaf Henderix
Björn Pustal
Trumpets: Simon Lutgens, Tycho Polman
Yilmazcan Ersayin, Ella Brieskorn, Kenley Mous
Guitar:
Svibor Perkovic
Piano:
Oliver Cervera
Bass:
Valerio Ruperto
Drums:
Peter Lilis

Biography
Alex Sipiagin is an internationally renowned trumpeter, with over 20 solo recordings to his name, featuring artists such as Chris Potter, Eric Harland, David Binner, Adam Rogers, John Escreet, and Matt Brewer. Many of his recordings have received nominations for or even won a Grammy Award! Alex is also currently artist-in-residence at the Academy of Music in Basel, Switzerland, and Siena Jazz in Italy. A successful guest visit to Conservatorium Maastricht in the 2024-2025 season has led to the opportunity to perform his music with the big band. Conservatorium Maastricht guides students from all over the world in developing their unique musical qualities. Our students grow into musicians who enter the international music world and society with energy, creativity, and passion. They are supported by a team of renowned and successful (performing) musicians with international renown. Thanks to the trust of our partner organizations and the audience, these students have the opportunity to develop on stage and become true "moving musicians".

Ananya Ortiz

Members
Ananya Ortiz - Electronics

Biography
At Jazz Night Maastricht 2025, Ananya Samyt will bring a world of sound to the dancefloor. With roots in Colombia, India, Ecuador, and Spain, her music blends house grooves with the spirit of jazz: a fusion of folkloric rhythms, improvisation, and club energy. Her special DJ set for the night celebrates her multicultural background and jazz influence, inviting everyone to dance, connect, and experience something truly one of a kind.