User:Joris Holtackers

Joris Holtackers (1975) is a dutch composer-pianist who won over 15 IndabaMusic awards (chosen by a.o. Steve Reich and Paul Simon). Main styles are jazz, classical, fusion, world music, cinematic and pop.

Joris studied at the HKU Conservatory in Utrecht, The Netherlands and since graduating (piano jazz & pop, bachelor & master) he toured through theaters and stages with several singers and bands, with television & radio appearances as well. Besides performing as pianist and multi-instrumentalist (drums/persussion, bass/guitars) he also is frequently hired as a session musician and recording engineer / producer. Amongst many others he worked for the Peace Palace (composing music for a short documentary), the movie Valentín (session pianist) and Namgyal Lhamo (recording engineer for her "Musical Offerings" albums).