Flatlands Collective

Named for the geographic similarity between the American Mid-West and the Netherlands, the Flatlands Collective is a mid-sized ensemble of Chicago-based musicians operating under the leadership of Dutch saxophonist and electronics manipulator Jorrit Dijkstra. A seamless integration of nostalgic European melodies, futuristic minimalism, and spontaneous free jazz, Dijkstra's cantilevered compositions unveil layers of detailed nuance on Maatjes, the sophomore effort of this international collective.

Jorrit Dijkstra - alto sax, lyricon, analog electronics
James Falzone - clarinet
Jeb Bishop - trombone
Fred Lonberg-Holm - cello, analog electronics
Jason Roebke - bass
Frank Rosaly - drums