Klomp
Creative Dialogues in Sound

Klomp is the Dutch word for "wooden shoe," but it also symbolizes the essence of uniquely Dutch improvisation. This project features a bold and unorthodox pairing of percussion and trombone to carve out new musical directions.
In the early 1980s, drummer Lucas van Merwijk was inspired by the groundbreaking duo of Misha Mengelberg and Han Bennink and dreamed of forming his own duo that embraced limitless musical freedom. Over the years, Lucas has initiated countless projects spanning Cuban music, global grooves, jazz, and improvisation. In Ilja Reijngoud, he has found the perfect partner for a daring new musical journey filled with freedom and experimentation.

Ilja Reijngoud is a world-class trombonist who has performed with luminaries such as Tom Harrell, Ivan Lins, and Pat Metheny. He is a core member of the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw and The Cubop City Big Band. A recipient of the Edison Award, Ilja also won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Award, judged by legends such as Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. He exclusively plays a Kühnl & Hoyer trombone and leads Europe's top trombone program at the Conservatory of Amsterdam.

Lucas van Merwijk is a leading figure in the European Latin, jazz, and percussion scenes. He has been named Best Jazz Drummer and Best World/Fusion Drummer multiple times by the readers of De Slagwerkkrant. Lucas has led acclaimed ensembles such as The Cubop City Big Band and Drums United, while also being a sought-after educator. He is the head of the Jazz Drums Department at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and hosts masterclasses worldwide.
Lucas won the prestigious Global Act Award, and his playing is characterized by splendid technical, polyrhythmic, and percussive skills.

Together, Lucas and Ilja push musical boundaries, taking audiences on a journey of improvisation and innovation.

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Drummer, percussionist and bandleader. Lucas has been at the forefront of the European jazz, latin and percussion scene for over 30 years. He was elected 'Best Jazz drummer and Best Fusion Drummer in the Benelux countries by the readers of De Slagwerkkrant many times running between the years 1993 and 2020.

Lucas van Merwijk

Professor drums at the Jazz Department of the Conservatory of Amsterdam, (CVA, The Netherlands), Professor Drums and Latin Percussion at the World Music Department of Codarts (The Netherlands) Teacher and clinician at 9Beats (Tianjin, Beijing China)

Founder/leader/conductor/arranger/musical director of international percussion group Drums United. Founder/leader/conductor/musical director of the Cubop City Big Band (CCBB, The Netherlands), Co-director of Tam Tam Productions (TTP Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

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