NORTH SEA
STRING QUARTET

OUT NOW!

"Splunge" is available in all streaming platforms and physical stores.

Strings that make you
move

"What makes the multifaceted Splunge unified are the improvisations that run as a thread through the album. These are virtuoso and demonstrate knowledge of a broad musical idiom: from modern jazz to Argentine tango. What the quartet especially excels at is its sense of rhythm and timing. In pieces like Roller and Mojito, the group grooves exceptionally well – no string quartet imitates them."

Dennis Weijers

De Volkskrant (NL)

"Using their classical, world and folk influences and a lot of jazz, these improvising string players created one of the most exciting and celebrated concerts of this year’s InJazz."

Götz Bühler

Jazzed.com

"With ‘Splunge,’ NSSQ makes a full-fledged album debut of their own, full of surprising compositions and remarkable improvisations. […] A true and unique discovery!"

Bernard Lefèvre

Jazzhalo (BE)

"If you want to know what it would have sounded like if three legends had come together for a jam session – Miles Davis, Philip Glass and Beethoven – you shouldn’t miss “Splunge”, the new album by the North Sea String Quartet. Spiced up with a good portion of their own ideas, it is an experimental listening experience with an astonishment factor."

Jürgen Pathy

klassik-begeistert.de (DE)

The North Sea String Quartet is one of the most versatile string quartets of the Netherlands. Combining their own compositions with improvisation, their music could be defined as a mixture of jazz, folklore and world music.

These are strings that will make you move!

NEWS

SPLUNGE: Album release tour announced

The album, which symbolizes a plunge into our creative waters and has therefore been named “Splunge,” will be released on May 10, 2024. We will celebrate this with the first concert of our Dutch release tour, at the beautiful venue LantarenVenster in our home city of Rotterdam. It would be great to see as many fans as possible at this album-presentation concert; it will not only be a beautiful concert but also a party (with DJ afterwards)! Should May 10 not be convenient, no worries. The tour list offers many possibilities. Check our agenda for locations and tickets.

NSSQ goes to Sweden

We are thrilled to announce that we’re hitting the road for a spectacular tour in Sweden! We are also being featured in the renowned Swedish music magazine, Lira Musikmagasin.

Here are the tour dates – mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable groovy experience:

  • 28/11 Jazz i Halmstad
  • 29/11 Lidköpings Konsertförening
  • 30/11 Vänersborgs Musikförening
  • 01/12 Musik i Lerum
  • 02/12 L`Jazz i Ljungskile
  • 04/12 Wauxhall Jazz (supporting Göteborg Jazz Orchestra)

A massive shoutout to the incredible teams behind the scenes – Knutpunkt & Injazz – for flawlessly organizing this tour. It wouldn’t have been possible without your dedication and hard work. We also extend our gratitude to the supporters who make our musical journey possible: Europe Jazz Network Green Pilot Tours and Fonds Podiumkunsten / Performing Arts Fund NL.

NSSQ needs your support – Crowdfunding announcement

Thank you for being a part of our incredible journey over the past six years.

During this time we have released several EP’s, and each one served as a moment of reflection on our musical path as a string quartet outside the box. It all started with hanging some mics in a kitchen in Berlin in 2017 where we recorded the EP ‘Kitchen Sessions‘, followed by ‘Feldwerk‘ in 2018. In 2019, we recorded the EP ‘Songs for Flying’ with Roland Satterwhite. Despite pandemic challenges, we proudly released the album ‘Electric Amazigh‘ in 2021, our first collaboration with friend and Canary Islands guitarist Javier Infante.

Now, we look to the future and we are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our first full-length and entirely original debut album! This milestone marks a significant achievement in our quartet’s career, as we’re bringing you a complete record brimming with original compositions written by all quartet members. The album is going to be recorded in December and scheduled to launch in May 2024 under 7 Mountain Records label. We’re excited to share that we have planned an album release tour in the Netherlands, starting in the very same month, with international concert dates to follow in the autumn.

The production of such an album comes with a big price tag, though. We’ve been fortunate to receive financial support from Sena Muziekproductiefonds, allowing us to kickstart the recording process in December. However, this is not enough to cover all the costs, such as studio rental, editing, mixing, artwork and PR. So we need your support!

Please visit our crowdfunding page by clicking the button below:

Your support means the world to us. We have been working hard for the last six years and we can’t thank you enough for still being part of the NSSQ family. If you can’t contribute financially, you can still help us by spreading our crowdfunding to your friends during the next 30 days to ensure we reach as many people as possible. 

With heartfelt appreciation,

Yanna, Pablo, George & Thomas,

The NSSQ

4 November – Creative String Day

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of musical exploration on November 4th at Het Batavierhuis in Rotterdam. The “Creative String Day,” a one day spin-off of our Academy of Improvising Strings, is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of creativity, rhythm, and improvisation.

All intermediate and advanced violinists, violists, cellists, and double bass players are welcome, as well as teachers who want to explore an open-minded approach to music and their instrument. Previous experience with improvisation is not required!

Sign up now!

Stay in the loop

Videos

Info

Youtube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ4iPWDvY74

One of our tightest tunes that we ever released, composed by our talented violinist, George Dumitriu! We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful audience that surrounded us and filled the atmosphere with their incredible energy.

Recorded at Batavierhuis on May 13, 2023 Special thanks to all the Batavierhuis crew.

Camera and editing by Felipe Pipi. 2nd Camera by Tijmen de Vries Sound mixing by Pablo Rodríguez.

Tour Dates

November 9, 2024

Samora Pinderhughes ft. North Sea String Quartet

Rockit Festival

Groningen

The Netherlands

November 10, 2024

Splunge Tour: Romania

Transilvania Jazz Festival

Cluj

Romania

November 11, 2024

Splunge Tour: Romania

Ateneu

Bucuresti

Romania

November 12, 2024

Splunge Tour: Romania

Biblioteca Astra

Sibiu

Romania

+ Tickets

November 14, 2024

MAST ft. North Sea String Quartet

November Music

Den Bosch

The Netherlands

November 16, 2024

MAST ft. North Sea String Quartet

Bimhuis

Amsterdam

The Netherlands