JazzOUT! Festival
featuring, amongst others, Nate Smith (USA)Theater Heerlen - Limburgzaal
An evening full of jazz, discovery and musical encounters
JazzOUT! returns to Theater Heerlen with a new edition packed with surprising concerts and musical discoveries. During the festival, various styles, influences and artists come together in a programme centred on jazz, yet one that regularly pushes the boundaries of the genre.
From established names to innovative artists: JazzOUT! provides a platform for music that surprises, moves and sparks curiosity. A festival evening for jazz lovers and for anyone who enjoys being swept away by new sounds and extraordinary live experiences.
The first artist for JazzOUT! has now been announced: Nate Smith (USA), but there’s more to come. Over the coming weeks, the line-up will be revealed in further detail and the festival programme will gradually take shape as a diverse musical evening at Theater Heerlen. The first new name for the programme will be announced next week!
Nate Smith (US)
Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, producer and bandleader who has become one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation. The two-time Grammy Award-winning artist has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Pat Metheny, Norah Jones, Childish Gambino and Jon Batiste, and has built a versatile career spanning jazz and other musical genres. In addition to his work as a musician, Smith has also gained recognition for his educational videos, in which he makes complex rhythms accessible to a wide audience. With his project LIVE ACTION, he is releasing an album centred on live music and collaboration, featuring contributions from various musicians from his extensive network.