Sneaky Sneakerz!?

It's gonna get you, this new hammond quartet in the classical jazz line-up of Tenorsax (Thomas Streutgers), Hammond Organ (Elvis Sergo), Guitar (Florian Hierdeis) and Drums (Maarten Kruijswijk).

Four experienced and seasoned musicians from the Amsterdam and Haarlem jazz scene honour their heroes, such as Gene Ammons, Sonny Rollins, Jimmy Mcgriff, Milt Buckner, Brother Jack McDuff, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Grant Green.

A 96% self-written jazzy repertoire, which consists of Souljazz, Surf, Calypso and fat Shuffles. Contemporary with respect to the tradition. Elvis' filthy organ and virtuosic feet, Thomas' warm and screaming sax, Florian's clear lines and Maarten's extreme swing are irresistible and guarantee a swinging, energetic and danceable mix.

Early 2018, the first CD by Sneaky Sneakerz! "It's gonna get you" was released.

Sneaky Sneakerz!?

It’s gonna get you, dit nieuwe hammond kwartet in de klassieke jazzbezetting van Tenorsax (Thomas Streutgers), Hammondorgel (Elvis Sergo), Gitaar (Florian Hierdeis) en Drums ( Maarten Kruijswijk).

Vier, in binnen- en buitenland spelende, ervaren rotten uit de Amsterdamse en Haarlemse jazzscene brengen een ode aan hun helden als o.a. Gene Ammons, Sonny Rollins, Jimmy Mcgriff, Milt Buckner, Brother Jack McDuff, Dr. Lonnie Smith en Grant Green.

Een voor 96% eigen geschreven jazzy repertoire, dat bestaat uit Souljazz, Surf, Calypso en vette shuffles. Eigentijds met respect naar de traditie. Het vuige orgel en de virtuoze voeten van Elvis, de warme en scheurende sax van Thomas, de heldere lijnen van Florian en de extreme swing van Maarten zijn onweerstaanbaar en staan garant voor een swingende, energieke en dansbare mix.

Begin 2018 is de eerste CD van Sneaky Sneakerz!? “It’s gonna get you” uitgekomen.

THOMAS STREUGERS - Tenor Saxophone

Thomas Streutgers (Haarlem 1980) won the Big Boss Jazz Award at just 17 years old and studied at the conservatory in Alkmaar, With several bands he tours (music) stages throughout the world, He played in the ska / rocksteady / reggae formation Rude Rich & the Highnotes with which he toured and made records with Jamaican artists such as Rico Rodiguez, Derrick Morgan, Alton Ellis, Dennis Alcapone, The Heptones, Ernest Ranglin, Winston Francis and U-Brown all over Europe and Japan. Recently he brought over one of his biggest hero's 'King of the Honkers’ Big Jay McNeeley to Europe, who he invited to play with his jumpjazz formation JZZZZZP. This resulted in much talked-about performances such as the Haarlem Jazzfestival, the television show Vrije Geluiden (VPRO) and the release of their live CD ! Currently, Thomas is playing with 4 different bands, including JZZZZZP, Little Steve And The Big Beat, Sneaky Sneakers !? and The Busquito’s, Besides that he's touring all over the world with acts like The Toasters (USA), RotterdamSka Jazz Foundation , The Soulsnatchers, Pee Wee Ellis (USA) , Western Standard Time Orchestra (USA), Laura Vane & The Vipertones (UK), Lee Perry (Jamaica), Meta And The Cornerstones (USA).

ELVIS SERGO - Hammond Organ

Elvis plays in various combinations within light music, Pop, Jazz, Funk & Latin. He toured with "Ana Popovic Blues Band", "Soweto Soul" & "Big Jay McNeely". He plays on the following CDs: "Bluesbastards" with Rinus Groeneveld: LP & CD "Mariel", "The Extensionicers" with Bas v.d. Wal & Franc auf dem Brinke: EP "Three's A Crowd", "Soweto Soul" among others Zuluboy & Joep Pelt: CD "Soweto Soul" and "The Fabulous Jets!" EP "Lift-Off!". Is active as organist with: "Soweto Soul" "Sneaky Sneakerz !?" & "The Fabulous Jets!". Has done occasional performances with: John Engels, Truus Engels, Rinus Groeneveld, Vincent Koning and Lils Mackintosh, Amstel Big Band. He has a good running Private teaching practice in Amstelveen & Gein and at Muziekonderwijs.nl where he teaches Piano, Keyboard & Hammond Organ in the styles Pop, Rock, Jazz & Latin.

MAARTEN KRUIJSWIJK - Drums

Maarten Kruijswijk (Amsterdam, 1964) was educated at the Sweelinck Conservatorium Amsterdam as a jazz drummer. After graduating in 1989, he played fulltime in the salsa band Fruta Bomba for 4 years. He has been working as a freelancer since 1993 and over the years he has developed into a broadly oriented musician who has mastered many styles. He played and plays among others, with singer Lils Mackintosh, vibraphonist Carl Schulze, pianoplayer Cajan Witmer, tenor saxophonists Rinus Groeneveld and Wouter Kiers, the boogie woogie pianist Martijn Schok, JZZZZZP, accordeon player André Vrolijk, the American 'early R&B' saxophonist Big Jay McNeely and recently played in the musical You're The Top.

FLORIAN HIERDEIS - Guitar

Florian Hierdeis is a master on the guitar. His fabulous technique enables him to effortlessly combine jazz, blues and pop influences. He studied and obtained his "Bachelor of Music" at the famous Conservatory of Amsterdam. His formidable qualities as an accompanist do not stand in the way of making a solid impression on his own. He played with Rick Margitza, Ben van Gelder and many others.