Sjoerd Mentens
Sjoerd Mentens, autodidact. It all starts playing along guitar masters such as D. Reinhardt, W. Montgomery, G. Benson, P. Martino as also J. Coltrane, M. Davis, H. Hancock, C. A concert tour with Lou Bennet (organ player W. Montgomery, R. Thomas) reveals the magic relationship of blues and complex chord changes and illuminates Sjoerd’s guitar style further.
Explores and shares the scene with local jazz musicians in Belgium: D. Wissels, G. Latucca, P. Radoni, F. Simtaine, JL Rassinfosse, Michel Hatzigeorgiou.
He participates in film music scores & new media productions suchas ‘Brussels by Night’ – Lea é Perrins international and does some studio work.
Flanders Arts Institute
Expertise centre for performing arts, music and visual arts.