Jadi Peperzak Quartet Live at DJS Saturday, June 13th
Saturday, June 13th has all the ingredients to become one of those legendary summer nights, where the walls of our historic building at Grotekerksplein seem to breathe the history of countless jazz icons. But this time, it is brought to life by a new generation, embodied by guitar virtuoso Jadi Peperzak.
Since winning the prestigious Conservatory Talent Award in 2024, his name has become a promise—one that he more than delivers on tonight. While the Rotterdam influences from his studies at Codarts are clearly audible, it is above all his own lyrical voice that will fill the room.
Between Tradition and Innovation
The moment the quartet strikes up, it becomes instantly clear that this is no ordinary night of jazz. The influences of greats like John Scofield and Pat Metheny shine through in his playing, yet Jadi effortlessly blends this with a modern, harmonic language that belongs entirely to the present.
- One moment: He carries the audience away in a dreamy, atmospheric ballad where every single note counts.
- The next moment: The band erupts into a complex, rhythmic dialogue.
What makes Jadi Peperzak so unique is the balance. Despite his impressive technical virtuosity, he never loses sight of the emotional depth.
In the intimate setting of DJS, his sound—which can be both raw and refined—comes into its own perfectly. Peperzak doesn’t just play notes; he tells a story that grabs you by the throat from the very first bar.