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Name:
Martin Fondse
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City/Place:
Amsterdam
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Country:
Netherlands
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Hometown:
Bergen Op Zoom
Life & Work
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Bio:
Musical omnivore Martin Fondse (February 20, 1967, Bergen Op Zoom) is a jazz and contemporary music pianist, composer and arranger who won the prestigious Dutch Boy Edgar Prize in 2017. The customarily accepted boundaries between genres like classical music, jazz, Latin and world music simply do not exist in his world.
Fondse‘s creativity in composing and arranging is distinctive. It reveals a humorous and narrative style ranging from poetic, empathetic to delicate. He often devotes the fruits of his wide-ranging interests in large ensembles in which he can portray the full scope of his writing capacity.
Martin Fondse has released twelve albums under his own name and appeared on many more as a composer, arranger or sideman. He has composed film scores for several animation and feature films, and has received both national and international awards for these as well as for his orchestral work, including the Prémio da Música Brasileira (2018), Zilveren Notenkraker (2016, NJJO), the Edison National Jazz Award (2012) his score for the Dutch entry for the Oscars (2009), Phantom of the Cinema, Animated Shorts category). In 2018 he wrote the score for the highly acclaimed documentary film WAD.
As a composer/arranger Martin collaborated with artists like Pat Metheny, Terry Bozzio, Lenine, Peter Erskine, Doudou N’Diaye Rose, Vernon Reid, George Duke, Christina Branco, Claudio Puntin, Eric Vloeimans, Ernst Reijseger, Mariza, Sezen Aksu, Nils Wogram, Basement Jaxx, Matthew Herbert.
Furthermore, Martin received composition commission from orchestras like Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Holland Symfonia, Limburgs Symfonisch Orkest, hr-Bigband Frankfurt, Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw, The Meridian Arts Ensemble, Metropole Orchestra.
His music has been featured on North Sea Jazz Festival, Holland Festival, Nederlandse Muziekdagen, November Music, Dutch Jazz Meeting.
He has been awarded several international prizes, ranging from orchestral work to film music.
My Recordings
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Discography:
As main artist...
1995 8 x g! – Martin Fondse Oktemble (Rollercoaster Records)
1998 Upperground – Martin Fondse Oktemble (BV Haast)
2001 Ere Ibeji – Martin Fondse Oktemble (BV Haast)
2003 Two Suites – HR Big Band (HR)
2003 Zoom Zoo – Groove Troopers (JJ-Tracks)
2008 Fragrant Moondrops – Martin Fondse & Starvinsky Orkestar (Basta Music)
2009 Martian Art – XLJAZZ (BK Disk)
2010 Key Figures – Martin Fondse & Wolfert Brederode (Orgelpark)
2010 Martian Club – XLJAZZ (BK Disk)
2011 Martian World – XLJAZZ (BK Disk)
2012 Testimoni – Martin Fondse, with Eric Vloeimans & Matangi Quartet (Basta Music)
2013 Talismã – Morais & Martin Fondse Project (BK Disk)
2013 Sensitive Material – BEAM feat. Markus Stockhausen – producer, pianist
As a composer/arranger/side man...
2014 Memento – Remy van Kesteren (Kes Think Big Music) – composer, arranger
2014 Beatrix met hart en ziel (DVD) – Nederlands Blazers Ensemble (NBECD) – composer
2014 De Waan van de Dag – Nederlands Blazers Ensemble (NBECD) – composer
2013 Evensong – Eric Vloeimans (Challenge Classics) – composer, arranger
2013 Kross Over – Tania Kross (Challenge Classics) – composer
2013 Still Listening – Phaedra Kwant – vibrandoneonist
2013 Zonde – Freek de Jonge – pianist
2012 Impulse – Clint Allen – composer, pianist, producer
2012 Gunder – Daniel Lohues – arranger
2011 Basement Jaxx vs Metropole Orkest – arranger
2011 Oud? – Nederlands Blazers Ensemble (NBECD) – composer
2011 Radio Berlijn – Bløf (EMI Music) – arranger
2011 Amstel Raga – Amstel Quartet – composer
2010 The Midge – Andy Bruce & the Rigidly Righteous – piano, flute, melodica
2010 On The Other Hand – Ties Mellema – composer
2008 Eraze Una Vez – Tango Extremo – composer
2006 The Bauer Melody of 2006 – arranger, composer
2005 Chamber Works – Terry Bozzio – arranger
2000 Me, Myself and I – Eric van der Westen (EWM Music) – composer, producer
2000 I Eye Myself – Mete Erker/Blink (EWM Music) – producer
1994 First Floor – Eric Vloeimans (Challenge Records) – composer
Filmography
2004 Vent – Erik van Schaaik (Music: Martin Fondse)
2007 Soufiane – Natasja André de la Porte (Music: Martin Fondse)
2007 Dennis P. – Pieter Kuijpers (arrangement title song: Martin Fondse)
2008 The Phantom of the Cinema- Erik van Schaaik (Music: Martin Fondse)
2010 Witte Hond – Natasja André de la Porte (Music: Martin Fondse)
2010 Pecker – Erik van Schaaik (Music: Martin Fondse)
2010 Overmorgen – Natasja André de la Porte (Music: Martin Fondse)
2011 My Long Distance Friend – Carina Molier (additional music: Martin Fondse)
2011 Audition – Udo Prinsen (Music: Eric Vloeimans & Martin Fondse)
2013 Fallin’ Floyd – Albert ‘t Hooft & Paco Vink (Music: Martin Fondse)
Awards
2014 Best Short Film Adult Jury & Young Jury Young About International Film festival, Bologna. Fallin’ Floyd – (Albert ‘t Hooft & Paco Vink Music: Martin Fondse)
2013 VNAP Vakprijs Holland Animation FIlm Festival Fallin’ Floyd – (Albert ‘t Hooft & Paco Vink Music: Martin Fondse)
2013 Audience Award Holland Animation Film Festival, Fallin’ Floyd – (Albert ‘t Hooft & Paco Vink Music: Martin Fondse)
2013 Best 2D Animation Neum Animated Film Festival, Fallin’ Floyd – (Albert ‘t Hooft & Paco Vink Music: Martin Fondse)
2012 Edison Award Jazz National
2011 Best International Film Black Rock Animation Film Festival, Dublin, Ireland – Audition (Director: Udo Prinsen Music: Eric Vloeimans & Martin Fondse)
2011 Best Animation Award Leids Film Festival – Audition (Director: Udo Prinsen Music: Eric Vloeimans & Martin Fondse)
2009 Dutch entry for the Oscars, Animated Shorts (USA) – Phantom of the Cinema (Direction: Erik van Schaaik Music: Martin Fondse)
2009 Grand Prize and Trophy at Anim’est international film festival Romania – Phantom of the Cinema (Direction: Erik van Schaaik Music: Martin Fondse)
2009 Winner of the Grand Prize and Trophy at Anim’est international film festival Romania – Phantom of the Cinema (Direction: Erik van Schaaik Music: Martin Fondse)
2007 Award Francisco Garcia De Paso, Huesca International Short Film Festival (ES) – Soufiane (director: Natasja André de la Porte Music: Martin Fondse)
2006 International Working Animated Film Festival RFAF 2006 (Bosnia- Herzegovina) – Best music (Vent)
2005 Cinanima Espinho 2005 (Portugal) – Best music (Vent)
2004 Fipresci award, Annecy, France – Vent (Direction: Erik van Schaaik Music: Martin Fondse)
2004 1st prize at the International Festival of animationfilms Bimini in Latvia Vent (Direction: Erik van Schaaik Music: Martin Fondse)
2004 Nominated best short film and best sound design at the Holland Film Meeting 2004 – Vent (Direction: Erik van Schaaik Music: Martin Fondse)
2004 Grand Prix for best short film at The Kyoto Kinder Film Fest – Vent (Direction: Erik van Schaaik Music: Martin Fondse)
2002 Nominated for Bird Award, artist deserving wider recognition, North Sea Jazz festival
1998 2nd Prize Euror’ Jazz Big Band Association, Paris, France
1996 1st Prize Julius Hemphill Award (Jazz Composers Alliance), Boston, USA
1993 3rd Prize Euro Jazz Contest, Hoeilaart, Belgium
Composition commissions
2014 ‘Rosefire’: new songs for mezzo soprano, trumpet, piano & string quartet
2014 Zomer Orkest Nederland – new work
2014 World Trombone Quartet – new work
2014 Matangi Quartet – new work
2013 ‘The Bridge’ for Martin Fondse Orchestra & Lenine: new instrumental music and arrangements of Lenine’s favourites
2011 ‘Far, East, South’ for Doelenensemble Rotterdam & Steffen Schorn
2010 New Composition for Clazz Ensemble, in collaboration with Jacob TV
2009 ‘Uncle M.’ for Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra & Eric Vloeimans
2009 ‘4 Seasons in 1 Day’, composition for Doudou N’Diaye Rose, Saxophone Quartet (Artvark), Drums (Peter Erskine), Bass (Eric van der Westen), Percussion Ensemble (Anumadutchi)
2009 Half/Half for Gelders Fanfare Orkest & eric Vloeimans
2009 Bollywood Medley for Amstel Saxophone Quartet & [Niti Ranjan Biswas]
2009 Theatre Music for Boogaerdt/vanderSchoot: Martha Loves George
2008 Composition for ‘Sintonize’, project of modern dance company Cisne Negro, São Paulo and Silent Disco (NL)
2006 ‘Primer Dark’ for Symphonic Orchestra & Clarinet Solo for Holland Symfonia (NL) & Claudio Puntin
2006 ‘Swinging Old Lady’ for Nederlandse Muziekdagen – Work for Tania kross, Izaline Callister & Metropole Orchestra
2005 ‘Fester’ for Doelenensemble Rotterdam & Eric Vloeimans
2004 ‘City Lights’, Suite for Jazz Orchestra & Trumpet Solofor HR Big Band, Frankfurt (De) & Eric Vloeimans
2003 ‘All in the Family’, composition commission from Jazz international Rotterdam (NL)
2003 ‘Cottacatya!’, Suite for Jazz Orchestra for HR Big Band, Frankfurt (De)
2002 ‘Cactus’, The Annual Composition Commission from North Sea Jazz Festival (NL)
Collaborations
2013 Martin Fondse Orchestra & Lenine: ‘The Bridge’
2012 Martin Fondse Orchestra & Roberto Sion: ‘Homelands’
2012 Gregory Porter & Metropole Orchestra – arrangements
2011 Martin Fondse Orchestra & Matthew Herbert, November Music (NL)
2004 Vernon Reid & Metropole Orchestra – Holland Festival (NL), compositions, arrangements
2004 Manu Dibango & Metropole Orchestra – Dunya Festival (NL), compositions
2003 Pat Metheny & Metropole Orchestra – arrangements
1999 Carleen Anderson & Metropole Orchestra – arrangements
Clips (more may be added)
I created this matrix so the world could discover elemental cultural genius here in Bahia: João do Boi (rest in power), Roberto Mendes, Raymundo Sodré and magisterial others. To make these artists discoverable worldwide though, there's a catch: The matrix must encompass so far as possible ALL CREATORS EVERYWHERE.
The Integrated Global Creative Economy, uncoiling from this sprawling Indigenous, African, Sephardic and then Ashkenazic, Arabic, European, Asian cultural matrix.
The mathematics of the small world phenomenon transforming the creative universe into a creative village wherein all are connected by short pathways to all.
Tap the crosses on somebody's Matrix Page to recommend that person for that category.
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That person/category will appear in your My Curation & Recommendations.
You will appear in that person's Incoming Curation and Recommendations.
You and the person you are recommending will be pulled by mathematical gravity to within DISCOVERABLE distance of EVERYBODY ELSE INSIDE the Matrix.
In a small world great things are possible.
"Thanks, this is a brilliant idea!!"
—Alicia Svigals (NEW YORK CITY): Apotheosis of klezmer violinists
"Dear Sparrow: I am thrilled to receive your email! Thank you for including me in this wonderful matrix."
—Susan Rogers (BOSTON): Director of the Berklee Music Perception and Cognition Laboratory ... Former personal recording engineer for Prince; "Purple Rain", "Sign o' the Times", "Around the World in a Day"
"Dear Sparrow, Many thanks for this – I am touched!"
—Julian Lloyd Webber (LONDON): Premier cellist in UK; brother of Andrew (Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Phantom of the Opera...)
"This is super impressive work ! Congratulations ! Thanks for including me :)))"
—Clarice Assad (RIO DE JANEIRO/CHICAGO): Pianist and composer with works performed by Yo Yo Ma and orchestras around the world
Salvador is our base. If you plan to visit Bahia, there are some things you should probably know and you should first visit:
www.salvadorbahiabrazil.com
Conceived under a Spiritus Mundi ranging from the quilombos and senzalas of Cachoeira and Santo Amaro to Havana and the provinces of Cuba to the wards of New Orleans to the South Side of Chicago to the sidewalks of Harlem to the townships of South Africa to the villages of Ireland to the Roma camps of France and Belgium to the Vienna of Beethoven to the shtetls of Eastern Europe...*
Sodré
*...in conversation with Raymundo Sodré, who summed up the irony in this sequence by opining for the ages: "Where there's misery, there's music!" Hence A Massa, anthem for the trod-upon folk of Brazil, which blasted from every radio between the Amazon and Brazil's industrial south until Sodré was silenced, threatened with death and forced into exile...
And hence a platform whereupon all creators tend to accessible proximity to all other creators, irrespective of degree of fame, location, or the censor.
Matrix Ground Zero is the Recôncavo, bewitching and bewitched, contouring the resplendent Bay of All Saints (end of clip below, before credits), absolute center of terrestrial gravity for the disembarkation of enslaved human beings (and for the sublimity these people created), the bay presided over by Brazil's ineffable Black Rome (seat of the Integrated Global Creative Economy* and where Bule Bule is seated below, around the corner from where we built this matrix as an extension of our record shop).
Assis Valente's (of Santo Amaro, Bahia) "Brasil Pandeiro" filmed by Betão Aguiar
Betão Aguiar
("Black Rome" is an appellation per Caetano, via Mãe Aninha of Ilê Axé Opô Afonjá.)
*Darius Mans holds a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT, and lives between Washington D.C. and Salvador da Bahia.
Between 2000 and 2004 he served as the World Bank’s Country Director for Mozambique and Angola. In that capacity, Darius led a team which generated $150 million in annual lending to Mozambique, including support for public private partnerships in infrastructure which catalyzed over $1 billion in private investment.
Darius was an economist with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, where he worked closely with the U.S. Treasury and the IMF to establish a framework to avoid debt repudiation and to restructure private commercial debt in Brazil and Chile.
He taught Economics at the University of Maryland and was a consultant to KPMG on infrastructure projects in Latin America.
Replete with Brazilian greatness, but we listened to Miles Davis and Jimmy Cliff in there too; visitors are David Dye & Kim Junod for NPR/WXPN
I'm Pardal here in Brazil (that's "Sparrow" in English). The deep roots of this project are in Manhattan, where Allen Klein (managed the Beatles and The Rolling Stones) called me about royalties for the estate of Sam Cooke... where Jerry Ragovoy (co-wrote Time is On My Side, sung by the Stones; Piece of My Heart, Janis Joplin of course; and Pata Pata, sung by the great Miriam Makeba) called me looking for unpaid royalties... where I did contract and licensing for Carlinhos Brown's participation on Bahia Black with Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock...
...where I rescued unpaid royalties for Aretha Franklin (from Atlantic Records), Barbra Streisand (from CBS Records), Led Zeppelin, Mongo Santamaria, Gilberto Gil, Astrud Gilberto, Airto Moreira, Jim Hall, Wah Wah Watson (Melvin Ragin), Ray Barretto, Philip Glass, Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd for his interest in Bob Marley compositions, Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam and others...
...where I worked with Earl "Speedo" Carroll of the Cadillacs (who went from doo-wopping as a kid on Harlem streetcorners to top of the charts to working as a janitor at P.S. 87 in Manhattan without ever losing what it was that made him special in the first place), and with Jake and Zeke Carey of The Flamingos (I Only Have Eyes for You)... stuff like that.
Yeah this is Bob's first record contract, made with Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd of Studio One and co-signed by his aunt because he was under 21. I took it to Black Rock to argue with CBS' lawyers about the royalties they didn't want to pay (they paid).
Matrix founding creators are behind "one of 10 of the best (radios) around the world", per The Guardian.
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Alicia Svigals
Susan Rogers
Julian Lloyd Webber
Clarice Assad
Luciano Calazans
Kamasi Washington
Randy Brecker
Gustavo Caribé
J Velloso
Lázaro Ramos
Fernando Guerreiro
Maria Marighella
Russell Okung
Bule Bule
Caetano Veloso
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