The Femke Mooren Quartet is an ensemble consisting of Rotterdam-based musicians. Formed by saxophonist Femke Mooren, the quartet moves its audience with the band’s original works, blending nostalgic melodies with strong improvisations.

In 2023, the quartet won the prestigious Prinses Christina Jazz Competition at the Bimhuis in Amsterdam. This victory marked the beginning of numerous projects for the group. The jury described their music as “beautiful, clear, and immediately accessible original compositions, with room for all the initiative-taking musicians. The evident chemistry between the band members comes dynamically to the fore. Their playing is extremely alert and well-balanced.”

The quartet performs compositions that intertwine emotions and life stories, which are conveyed to the audience by Femke and the other band members. The entire repertoire is written by Femke herself.

Besides being a group of musicians on stage, they also form a close-knit circle of friends, and this is clearly reflected in their interplay. With Femke Mooren on alto saxophone, Eva Serrano on double bass, Kasyfi Kalyasyena on piano, and Laurens Buijs on drums, this is a group of musicians whose love for music is palpable.

Femke has been inspired in her compositions by her jazz heroes Brian Blade Fellowship, Kendrick Scott Oracle, and Immanuel Wilkins.