About Me
Hans was born in the Netherlands in 1965. He starts playing drums at the age of seven. After graduating from high school he immediately is admitted to the Jazz Department of the Rotterdam Conservatory. Even before finishing his studies, he is offered a position as a drum teacher at the Rotterdam Conservatory, a position today he still holds.Over the years Hans has established himself as one of the much sought after drummers in de Benelux. Over the years he has been performing with Toots Thielemans, Philip Catherine, Ralph Moore, Mark Murphy, Spike Robinson, Nat Adderley, Bob Malach, Victor Lazlo, Lee Konitz, Rick Margitza, Denise Jannah, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Madeline Bell, Kenny Wheeler, Marlena Shaw, Benny Golson, Magic Malik, Red Holaway, James Moody, Bobby Watson, David Sanches, Nelson Veras, Harmen Fraanje, Benny Golson, Jesse van Ruller, Deborah Brown, Dee Daniels, The Metropole Orchestra, Kenny Werner, Pete King, Peter Hertmans, Chico Freeman, Von Freeman, Anne Ducros, David Sanchez, Johnny Griffin, Randy Brecker, John Scofield and many others.After being a member of the Jack van Poll Trio for several years, he now performs regularly with Philip Catherine-4, Rob van Bavel-3, Ronald Douglas-4, Ivan Paduart-4, Nathalie Loriers-3, Hein van de Geyn's Baseline, Enrico Pieranunzi-3, Bert van den Brink-3, Harmen Fraanje, Anne Ducros and Dee Dee Bridgewater.With these groups he travels all over Europe and performs in the USA, Canada, South Africa and China.
Next to his stage activities, Hans has been recording quite a lot over the last years. His music is heard on more than 60 CD's.Both critics and fellow musicians appreciate Hans for his great flexibility and ability to adapt himself to almost any musical situation. Always offering musicality and sensitivity as well as enthusiasm and an open mind to music.In 1998 The Belgian Jazz Magazine voted Hans 'European Jazz Drummer'.Hans plays Sonor drums and Paiste Cymbals
