Esther Van Hees Concerts

Experience Esther Van Hees

Esther Van Hees is a Dutch vocalist and composer renowned for her distinctive approach to vocal jazz and improvisation. Emerging in the early 2000s, she quickly gained recognition for her expansive vocal range, intricate scat singing, and ability to seamlessly blend genres including jazz, free improvisation, and contemporary classical music.

Van Hees’s career includes numerous collaborations with prominent figures in the European improvised music scene, notably pianist Peter Evans and saxophonist Ab Baars. She’s a core member of the bands Stone Soup and The North Sea Trio, consistently performing at international jazz festivals like Moers Festival (Germany) and Jazz Middelheim (Belgium).

Her solo work emphasizes extended vocal techniques and textural exploration, moving beyond traditional song structures. Albums like *Time Lapse* (2017) and *Open Bar* (2021) demonstrate her commitment to pushing vocal boundaries. Van Hees has received critical acclaim for her innovative soundscapes and fearless improvisational skills, solidifying her position as a unique voice within contemporary vocal jazz. She continues to tour and record actively, exploring new sonic territories through performance and composition.