‘Birdie’ is a golf sport related word, meaning ‘1 better than average’. Exactly that is the aim of this band. Getting better by playing. Obviously, after such a long time some changes were made over the years. The result: a strong friendship and a well rehearsed ensemble with some outstanding solists with praised improvisational skills. Birdie Seven plays jazz ranging from classic- and trad-jazz to more recent compositions. Main reason to add something new to the set list: every audience should love it. No freak show of virtuosity or display of extreme harmonic advancement. Just very easy on the ears, well played music by seven guys having fun. Birdie Seven has been invited to many festivals at home and abroad. They even run their own Jazzclub, where many greats have played over the last 25 years! (www.jazzclubtheduke.nl)