About us
Brainteaser Orchestra does what it was set out to do; lead the way. Wybenga dares to be unapologetic, yet playful, with the orchestra showing great promise both as a group as with its members.
Tyn Wybenga
Tyn Wybenga (1993) — dubbed ‘thefuture-jazz-conductor of today’ by Dutch newspaper NRC — is the creative spider in the web of contemporary Dutch jazz. A composer and conductor who combines bold creativity and blatant swagger, his unique style is influenced by hiphop, classical music, South African music, and a whole lot more. The resulting mix connects genres and instruments in unforeseen ways, pushing musical boundaries. Through his very own Brainteaser Orchestra, Wybenga’s music has become a haven for everything young, fresh and worthwhile in the Amsterdam music scene, which he connects to musicians from all over the world.
Brainteaser Orchestra
Something is happening in Amsterdam. Composer and bandleader Tijn 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.
