The Band

Boris van der Lek & The JazzFluencers
Boris van der Lek & The JazzFluencers deliver acoustic jazz with warmth, swing, and character. The music is rooted in the tradition of the 1950s, with a strong emphasis on melody, dynamics, and interplay.

The repertoire moves between whisper-quiet ballads and energetic swing, with an open, direct sound reminiscent of Jazz at the Philharmonic and the Hague period of the North Sea Jazz Festival. Live jazz, played with experience and conviction.

In April 2025 the band took the album When I Fall in Love at MCO Studio 2 in Hilversum. The recordings were largely made live with an audience, making the energy and interaction audible.

Band members

Boris van der Lek

Tenor saxophonist rooted in the swing and mainstream tradition. Active on national and international stages since the early eighties, including with The Houdini’s, Tough Tenors and projects around Jules Deelder.

Koos van der Hout

Trumpeter with an extensive background in jazz and popular music. Played internationally with, among others, the Dutch Swing College Band, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and various big bands and smaller ensembles.

Mark van der Feen

Pianist with a background in both classical and jazz. Known for their harmonic clarity and supportive role within small and medium-sized ensembles.

Vincent Kuiper

Double bassist active since the late eighties. Known for his solid timing and musical calm, in both small line-ups and larger ensembles.

Dolf Helge

Drummer with a long track record within the Dutch jazz scene. Active as a musician, organiser and co-initiator of Boris van der Lek & The JazzFluencers.