Niek de Bruijn

Alain Clark, Lucy Woodward, Purple Jam, Paradox Jazz Orchestra, TOINE

Niek de Bruijn, born in 1991, is one of Europe’s most demanded drummers, renowned for touring the world with various esteemed artists. His talent was recognized with the prestigious Erasmus Jazz Prize in 2013. As a professor at Haarlem Conservatory, Niek shares his expertise with the next generation of musicians. Niek has exclusively played Vic Firth throughout his career, currently using the AJ2, AJ4, and Heritage Brush models. He is currently touring with Purple Jam (featuring Candy Dulfer, Sheila E., Ida Nielsen), Aja Monet, Alain Clark, Metropole Orchestra, Lucy Woodward, and Paradox Jazz Orchestra.

Since graduating from Codarts Conservatory Rotterdam in 2014, Niek has played as a drummer for: Candy Dulfer, Philip Lassiter, Alain Clark, Paradox Jazz Orchestra, Fresku, Typhoon, The Dolly Dots, Matt Bianco, Rolf Sanchez, Charlie Hunter, Lucy Woodward, Biréli Lagrène, Roby Lakatos, New Cool Collective, TOINE, Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw, The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, Anton Goudsmit, Karsu, Giovanca, Benjamin Herman, Eric Vloeimans, Ntjam Rosie, NJJO, JM Jazz World Orchestra, Metropole Orkest, Durand Bernarr, Ida Nielsen, Judith Hill, Sheila E, Shelby J and many others.

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    Safaricom jazz festival with Toine Thys & Hervé Samb for 20.000 children from Nairobi, Kenya.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    My creativity is driven by the same fascination I felt as a child, hearing music and watching concerts for the first time. The magic of musicians playing together on stage captivated me then, and it continues to inspire me now. While I perform, I strive to keep that inner child alive, drawing inspiration from the people I share the stage with. Watching the audience enjoy the music motivates me to create an experience that allows them to feel even a small part of that magic.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    Playing Vic Firth has just always felt natural to me; throughout my life, they’ve been sticks I’ve used because they perfectly match my needs. I also love their brushes, which allow me to fully express myself. I’m truly honored to be an official part of the Vic Firth Family.

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