Sven Hammond

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An eclectic band with some of NL's finest musicians. Sven Hammond delivers dirty, gritty soul, jazz vibes, and a funk groove that will captivate your soul. Our music is a blend of raw energy and smooth melodies, leaving audiences craving for more. We are passionate about creating an unforgettable experience through our performances and connecting with our fans. Join us on this musical journey and let the rhythm move you.

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It all began 18 years ago and they are still going strong: Sven Hammond. Since its creation in 2006, main man and hammond organ player Sven Figee and his band of brothers (Joost Kroon on drums, Tim Eijmaal on guitar and Glenn Gaddum on bass) have played hundreds of shows, both in their home country The Netherlands, and abroad. They have 7 studio albums and 5 live albums under their name and still sound as fresh as ever.

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Starting writing serssions in 2018 the band spend a lot of time in the studio with the band singers Jared Grant and John Harris. Writing about what captivates their hearts and thoughts and jamming it out in the studio, the new album "Cosmic Gold' has been created. First singles 'It's Alright' (including a house remix by UK DJ Felix Dickinson) and 'Come Closer'' have already left a great impression and loads of radio airplay. The band is very excited to release their new album and play it live on stage.

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Cosmic Gold will be brought to the Dutch club stages this May 2025 (see 'shows' for dates and locations).

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Sven Hammond Big Band

On request of acclaimed Dutch tv-host Matthijs van Nieuwkerk (with production company Medialane and broadcasting company BNNVARA), Sven Figee stepped into the role of musical director & arranger, expanding the band to a 16 piece big band with 2 drummers, additional keys and percussion, a horn section, strings and two singers. Here began what we now know as The Sven Hammond Big Band.

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‘Matthijs Gaat Door’ (Matthijs Goes On) started airing on New Year’s Eve 2020. In total there where 40 episodes recorded and aired.
You can view the performances on the Matthijs Gaat Door YouTube channel.

For inquiries regarding the Sven Hammond Big Band please contact us here

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