The Light Of Day Floriaan Wempe

• 1 The Observer 05:47
• 2 Acquiescence 03:25
• 3 Quest 05:21
• 4 Angel Roy 03:30
• 5 Love Me 05:18
• 6 October 10 05:28
• 7 What To Do 06:45
• 8 The Glow Of Promise 06:54
• 9 Gonna Be Alright 04:38
• 10 What To Do (Alternative Take) 05:37
• Total Runtime 52:43

Info for The Light Of Day

Mit seinem einzigartigen Klang und Stil ist Floriaan Wempe (1989) als abenteuerlustiger, swingender und eleganter Saxophonist und Improvisator bekannt. Schon früh fiel er auf und wurde 2006 mit dem Prinses Christina Jazz-Preis sowie 2010 mit dem Leidse Jazz Award ausgezeichnet. Später wurde er von niemand Geringerem als Roy Hargrove unter seine Fittiche genommen, mit dessen illustrerem Quintett er im New Morning in Paris und beim Jazz in Marciac auftrat. Er stand unter anderem mit Philip Harper, Willie Jones III, John Clayton, Peter Bernstein und Greg Hutchinson auf der Bühne. 2026 veröffentlicht er mit „The Light Of Day“ sein zweites Album als Bandleader und Komponist.

Floriaan Wempe, Tenor- und Altsaxophon
Rob van Bavel, Klavier
Steve Zwanink, Kontrabass
Willie Jones III, Schlagzeug
Rodolfo Ferreira Neves, Trompete, Flügelhorn

Floriaan Wempe
With a unique sound and signature Floriaan Wempe (1989) is known as an adventurous, swinging and elegant saxophonist and improviser. In his quest for touching melodies and the magic of the moment he captivates listeners with a story that flows from the tradition but that is unmistakably his own.

That he was taken under the wing by the late, great Roy Hargrove speaks to his potential and musical affections. He grew up hearing bebop and hardbop and soaked up the entire jazz history during his studies at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague and trips to New York City. He deeply immersed himself into the music and lyrics of the great American songwriters and vocalists but also found inspiration in the versatility of artists like Joe Henderson, David ‘Fathead’ Newman, Cedar Walton, Ahmad Jamal, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Harrell, Michael Brecker and Kenny Garrett.

His collaborations with mentors Philip Harper and Willie Jones III and nestors of the Dutch jazz scene like Karel Boehlee, Peter Beets and Juraj Stanik illustrate he is always trying to push himself and eager to learn from his elders. He saw Hargrove perform throughout Europe, studied his vast repertoire, jammed with him countless times and his committed efforts culminated in concerts with the renowned quintet at the New Morning in Paris and Jazz in Marciac. It provided the ultimate learning ground to grasp the essence of this music: the energy, groove, lyricism, improvisation and authenticity. The sheer joy of music and its incredible force to move people and get people moving, are an infinite source of inspiration and at the very core of what he intends to convey as a player, composer and teacher.

After years of being a sideman, in 2025 he steps forth with his second album as a leader. It marks a new chapter where many ideas and developments behind the scenes finally see the light of day: leading a new band, writing lyrics, his debut on alto and his development as a composer. At the same time it serves notice of things to come and directions to explore

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