nadine and her sextet

nadine

Nadine Serhalawan is a Dutch-Indonesian jazz saxophonist and composer who grew up in Australia. She began playing classical piano at the age of three and received a classical musical education before turning to the saxophone. After moving to the Netherlands, she began studying jazz and improvisation. She went on to study at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Saxophone Performance in 2024. As a saxophonist and bandleader, she has performed at festivals and venues including the Concertgebouw, TivoliVredenburg and Amare.

Alongside her work as a saxophonist, she leads her own sextet, performing original compositions and arrangements.

the ensemble explores original compositions that draw inspiration from Indonesian musical traditions, blending these influences with a contemporary jazz sound.

At the heart of the sextet is Rangkaian, a suite inspired by the traditional music and dances of Java, Sunda and Bali.