Lydia van Dam studied at the Hilversum Conservatorium with Jerry van Rooyen, Marjorie Barnes, Greetje Kauffeld, Deborah Brown and Gé Titulaer. Even as a student she already performed with renowned orchestras, such as the WDR Big Band conducted by Jerry van Rooyen, the Skymasters and the Metropole Orchestra. With the Glenn Miller Revival Orchestra she toured Europe and Japan for two years. Lydia is a voice teacher at the conservatories of Amsterdam and Utrecht.

Lucas van Merwijk has been at the forefront of the European jazz, latin and percussion scene for over 25 years. He works as a drummer and percussionist with numerous groups and artists in the Netherlands and Europe.

Koen Nederstigt studied Musicology at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in jazz and music cognition. During his studies, he was active as a programmer for a fringe festival in Leiden, completed an internship at a record label in Amsterdam, and volunteered at various festivals including ITGWO, Summerjazz, and the Grachtenfestival. Koen has been involved with the North Sea Jazz Festival for many years as a programming assistant and advises the programming team, particularly on the new generation of jazz musicians.

Harmen Fraanje is a Dutch pianist, composer, and educator known for his improvisational style. He leads and co-leads multiple projects, including his solo work, Reijseger Fraanje Sylla, and collaborations with artists like Arve Henriksen and Magic Malik. Active in the European jazz scene, he has performed with Mats Eilertsen, Eric Vloeimans, and Michael Moore. His recordings appear on ECM, Winter & Winter, and more. As chairman of the Jazz Piano Faculty at the Conserva- torium van Amsterdam, he also teaches workshops across Europe.

Since 2018, Frank van Berkel has been the programmer at BIMHUIS. A former perfor- mer in bands like Nine Tobs and the Schismatics, he previously programmed for Jazz International Rotterdam (2006–2017) and Lux Nijmegen. He also coached young musicians and served as financial director of the New Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra.

Zack Lober is a Netherlands-based bassist and composer. He co-founded the jazz group The Story and leads The Ancestry Project, blending music and video with turntables. His trio NO FILL3R, featuring Sun-Mi Hong and Suzan Veneman, will record its second album in April 2025.

A Dutch trumpeter, built a renowned Latin music career in Colombia, performing with legends like Rubén Blades and Gilberto Santa Rosa. A Latin Grammy nominee, she returned to the flugelhorn in 2023 and started conducting the NJJO. She also hosts music programs on Dutch TV.