Job Chajes

This passion-driven musician is deeply rooted in the Dutch and, foremost, Amsterdam music scene. His musical life is intense and versatile. To compose freely without expectations is one of the most pleasant things he can imagine doing on this earth. It is also one of the things he has to do and sees as a most urgent activity in his life. He is his own client and sees himself as an independent composer.

His music is described as "Chamber music from 150 years ago with the freedom of 2025, cinematic imaginative music." Behind the piano, he keeps exploring melodies that enforce each other but can contradict at the same time. Simple rhythms and grooves invite while alienating spheres cross the line to surprise at any time. Photo by Jeroen Taalman