Bio:
Amsterdam-based Hermine Deurloo is an internationally acclaimed master of the jazz chromatic harmonica. Her musical curiosity and professional activities are exceptionally broad, propelling the instrument into a compelling and unusual array of contexts that extend far beyond traditional boundaries.
Deurloo's innovative work seamlessly incorporates the harmonica into modern jazz compositions, string quartets, Big Bands, symphonic orchestra’s, and film soundtracks.
Her style on the chromatic harmonica is characterized as being rich, lyrical, and melodic, coupled with effortless fluency.
Hermine has performed in concert halls and at prestigious festivals worldwide, notably including the North Sea Jazz Festival and London's legendary Ronnie Scott’s.
Her extensive career features collaborations with a wide range of distinguished musicians and renowned orchestral ensembles, such as Al Jarreau, Gwilym Simcock, Vincent Peirani, Stochelo Rosenberg, the Metropole Orchestra, The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw, and The Brussels Jazz Orchestra. Her latest album boasts a featured performance by the iconic drummer, Steve Gadd.