“Brainteaser Orchestra, formerly known as AM.OK, is a reflection of the current Dutch sound of jazz and beyond. Their music fits no label; chunky grooves, captivating ballads, wild soloing and spacey soundscapes – everything is possible.”
Something is happening in Amsterdam. Composer and bandleader Tyn Wybenga, the “Duke Electronington” of the Dutch scene, samples the solo voices of his all-stars band to create ever new sound sculptures that their creators then piece together again live.
The brain-stimulating sounds of their debut album made it “Best International Debut Album” at the German Jazz Prize 2022, which is why the ensemble formerly called AM.OK is now performing as the “Brainteaser Orchestra”.
By pursuing a live blend on stage of the recorded samples, new orchestration and live electronics, Wybenga pushes boundaries of modern jazz and presents a new Amsterdam sound.
