Waylon is the first Dutch act signed to Motown and is known as a sensational performer. Just released his first major album "Wicked Ways" and is kicking off a large clubtour in the Netherlands starting at the Paradidso in Amsterdam on October 29. www.waylon.nl

Together with partners Entertainment-NL and Dutch public broadcasting organisation the NPS, IMS is presently setting up the pilot of the Amsterdam Jazz Festival: George Duke with the Metropole Orchestra conducted by Jules Buckley and friends Napoleon Murphy Brock and Izaline Calister. Saturday October 31, in the Rabozaal of the Melkweg (/Stadsschouwburg). For tickets:... www.AmsterdamJF.com

N’dambi is the new star on the legendary quality-soul label Stax. Although she’s still known as co-singer and sometimes co–writer of Erykah Badu’s successes as Baduism, N’dambi set up a record – and an amzing live career for herself. N’dambi’s first album for Stax named “Pink Elefant” had its US release October 6th and will hit Europe coming February. From now it’s possible to offer for N’dambi’s related European club dates in March! www.ndambionline.com

Since 1974 the Gouden Notekraker is the distinguishing, yearly honor that best Dutch artists receive from their colleagues for having a major influence on drama or music.The price offers an artistic and promotional incentive especially for live performers.“Presented here are the winners of 2009, the actress Carice van Houten and singer Ilse de Lange. Photo: Minke Faber” www.goudennotekraker.nl

Singer, guitar player and songwriter Ralph de Jongh is a true sensation in today’s Dutch music scene. Not only to listen to, but also to watch. He doesn’t play music; he becomes music. And the audience witnesses an inexhaustible, amazing energy that seems to flow out of every pore in his body. Ralph is currently preparing an album that will make him known the world over. www.ralphdejong.com