“With contrapuntal writing so vibrant it seems simple, these young musicians from all over Europe have an infectious enthusiasm. (…) One of the revelations of this festival, with outstanding soloists”

“Brainteaser Orchestra, one of the absolute highlights of the festival. Tyn Wybenga’s 13-member all-star selection of the Dutch scene outshone his older major project AM.OK in terms of joy in playing and fresh compositional wind. Nabou Claerhout’s trombone solo alone was a sensation“

“W is for Tijn Wybenga. His 13-piece Brainteaser Orchestra with guest Theo Ceccaldi were the opening act. Hugely inventive and fast-thinking music, this writing and this vivaciousness are a potent combination. I loved the tune “Crest” which brilliantly takes a melodic line for a walk with some contrapuntal encounters along the way.

“Innovative jazz from the Netherlands was well received during the Transition Festival 2025. Early in the day there was a crowd for the compositional cleverness of the Brainteaser Orchestra, led by Tijn Wybenga.“

“Spectaculair ‘rebirth’ of Tyn Wybenga’s colourful Brainteaser Orchestra“

“With influences from hip-hop, rock, jazz and classical, and with an exquisite selection of young musicians, Brainteaser has become an album that holds great promise.”

“Brainteaser Orchestra, a young group that brings together musicians of differnet nationalities, gives life to an hour of sparkling and well-crafted music“

“In Amsterdam, a new generation has emerged full of joy of playing, experimentation and edginess. This is about a jazz orchestra that combines an unconventional set of instruments with samples. An energetic gesamtkunstwerk in which jazz develops but an individual sound can also be heard.“

“Brainteaser is richly variegated and compelling“

“An orchestra like this is an opportunity for anyone who lives for music and adventure.“