Sons Ben and Gideon Honor 'Swingmaster' Sem Van Gelder From Groningen at North Sea Jazz

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Saxophonist Ben van Gelder received the composition commission for the 50th anniversary of North Sea Jazz. During the writing process, his father, jazz connoisseur Sem van Gelder, passed away. "I could still communicate with him through music."

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Jazz saxophonist Ben van Gelder (37) will pay tribute to his recently deceased father, 'Swingmaster' Sem van Gelder, during North Sea Jazz. Singer Abbey Lincoln takes center stage in the commissioned composition he wrote for the festival's 50th anniversary. Their love for her powerful music brought Ben's parents together and has always remained intertwined with their lives.