Matthias Van den Brande is a young saxophone player and composer/arranger with already an interesting story. Having lived and studied in various corners of the world, from his home country Belgium to the Netherlands (Amsterdam) and the United States (Philadelphia), he developed a strong voice and personality in the jazz idiom and beyond. In 2018, he released his debut album as a leader called "Opus #1", blending a classical wind quintet and a jazz quartet together through his own original compositions and arrangements. Currently Matthias is performing with his own trio and his band "LOTUS V", featuring some of Amsterdam's finest musicians. Matthias is also a much asked sideman in various groups such as the Tijs Klaassen Quintet, Saxkartel, Mo van der Does Motet, Spoken Saxophone Quartet, ... Recently, Matthias recorded as a soloist with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra for the project "The Future Is Now". Venues you might have seen him play at include the Bimhuis (NL), Bozar (BE), Lantarenvenster (NL), North Sea Jazz Festival (NL), deSingel (BE), Jazz Middelheim (BE), ... For recent shows, check the concert list on his website or follow Matthias and his bands on social media. www.matthiasvandenbrande.be