Carolina Gemmell & Evan van der Feen

Carolina Gemmell is a versatile vocalist, active in the Amsterdam jazz and soul scene, known for her authentic and emotionally charged voice. Pianist Evan van der Feen has received multiple awards for his expressive and dynamic playing. Together, they form a musical partnership in which improvisation is central.

They perform both original repertoire and jazz standards with a playful, open spirit, giving their live performances a fresh and personal atmosphere. They create a world that is jazzy, dreamy, and inventive. The balance between her voice and his piano playing forms an organic and sincere dialogue: introspective moments alternate with playful groove lines, making each performance feel like a unique, intimate experience.

SETLIST
Advice for Alejandro (E. van der Feen)
God Bless the Child (B. Holiday, A. Herzog Jr.)
Occasional Naps (E. van der Feen & Carolina Gemmell)
You’ve Changed (C. Fischer, B. Carey)
Come Sunday (E.K. Ellington)
It’s Entirely Up to Me (E. van der Feen & Carolina Gemmell)

MUSICIANS
Vocals: Carolina Gemmell
Piano: Evan van der Feen

POCKET CONCERTS TEAM
Production: Arjan Went & Co de Kloet
Sound: Wijnand de Groot
Camera & Editing: Arnaud Heymel (Heymel Visual)
Camera assistent: Yara Heijmel (AllYouMedia)
Design: Marcel van den Broek (Oak Creatives)

THANKS TO
Mark van Schaick (Buma Cultuur)
Theater Kikker, Utrecht
Raph van den Driesschen
Rimke Went (RimDesign)
Niklaas Hoekstra (Concertzender)
Sem de Jongh (Concertzender)
Mas Montagne, Amerongen (carpet)
Daens planten, Utrecht

Pocket Concerts is made possible by World of Jazz, inJazz, Het Jazz Archief and Podiumkunst.net.