Born in Breda (1965) , graduated 1987 with A cum laude (with distinction).

Winner of Soloist prizes (Netherlands/Belgium/Germany), 2nd prize Thelonious Monk Competition (USA), Edison award (dutch Grammy).

International performances in Europe, Japan, Indonesia, China, Korea, Vietnam, Usa..

recorded over 100 cd’s.

Teacher at Codarts (Rotterdam) and the Conservatory of Amsterdam