jazz cats

LIVE MUSIC - COSTA BLANCA NORTH
JAZZ / BOSSA / LATIN / FUSION

JAZZCATS: a Costa Blanca North network of (mostly soul and jazz influenced) musicians who play a cool mix of jazz, bebop, bossa nova, fusion, smooth jazz, soft soul and latin at lower volume levels, perfect for a bar or restaurant. We can play as a duo, quartet, or quintet, depending on the venue, the requirements and of course. the budget.

If you have further questions, contact us for more information.

This website is an initiative to promote jazz-oriented music on the Costa Blanca North.

For: Soft Soul, Funk & Reggae (NOTE: bass and drums line up subject to availability)

Dave B.

Vocals & Keyboard

Dave is from the United Kingdom

Rudy

Guitar

Rudy is from the U.S.A. / Netherlands

Jak

Bass

Jak is from Spain / United Kingdom

Rowdy

Bass

Rowdy is from the Netherlands

Enrico

Drums

Enrico is from Spain / Netherlands

DJ

Drums

DJ is from The Netherlands

For: Soft Soul, Funk, Reggae

David Bellingham

Vocals and Keyboards

Rudy Maarsman

Guitars

21Sep

Soulstation At El Club

Jazz Cats Duo at Oceana Club - 24 November; 2pm

Jazz Cats & Dave B. at Paillotte - 15 September, 8:30pm CANCELLED!

Jazzcats duo at L'Espigo, September 7, 8pm

Jazz Cats Duo at L'Espigo - 30 August, 8pm

Dave B & Rudy at La Paillotte - 27 August, 8pm

Jazz Cats & Dave B at La Paillotte - August 25 CANCELLED!

Dave B & Rudy at La Paillotte - 20 August, 8:30pm

High Society at La Paillotte - 18 August 8:30pm

Jazz Cats Duo at L'Espigo - 17 August, 8pm

Jazz Cats & Dave B at La Paillotte - August 11; 8:30pm

Somethin' Else at La Paillotte - 4 August, CANCELLED!

Jazz Cats Duo at L'Espigo - 26 July, 8pm

Jazz Cats at Campanari, Calpe - 20 July 8:30pm

Jazz Cats Duo at L'Espigo - 12 July, 8pm

Dave B & Jazz Cats at La Paillotte - 9 July, 8pm

Dave B & Rudy at La Paillotte - 2 July, 8pm

Jazz Cats Trio at La Paillotte - 23 June; 2:30pm

Jazz Cats & Dave B at La Paillotte - 16 June

Dave B & Rudy at La Paillotte - 11 June, 2:30pm

Jazz Cats Quintet at La Paillotte - May 19, 2;30pm

Somethin' Else at La Paillotte - 12 May, 2pm

Dave B & Rudy @ La Paillote - 7 May, 2:30pm

Somethin' Else at La Palmera, Orba - 7 April, 5pm - Copy

Somethin' Else at Bohemia

Somethin' Else - new band Try Out

Jazz Cats Duo at L'Espigo

Jazz Cats Duo at Quatro Finques, Jalon

David & Rudy at L'Espigo

Jazz Cats Duo at L'Espigo

Jazz Cats Quintet at La Paillotte

Jazz Cats at No Nonsense

Jazz Cats at La Paillotte, Benissa

Jazz Cats at Campanari, Calpe

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Thank you for your support!&quot;", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/4088102/100_64d3ab7f28b0b.jpg"},{"title":"&quot;Jazzcats (Jeff and Rudy)&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;My Funny Valentine</a>", "file":"https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/4088102/normal_67b1f508be46a.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/music-player/my-funny-valentine", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;Nice recording of this great ballad which was composed way back in 1937, specifically for a musical, by Rodgers and Hart.\r\nOur version starts out with a guitar improvisation and then the tenor sax comes in with the melody and a solo; followed by electric piano and we end by playing the theme again. This tune is from our album &amp;quot;Go With The Flow&amp;quot; soon to be released.\r\nMusicians:\r\nJeffrey Schuth - Tenor Sax\r\nRudy Maarsman - Guitar, Organ, Electric Piano\r\nOrgan and Drums programming: Phil Wilkinson\r\nEnjoy!&quot;", "image":"https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/4088102/100_67b1f560a3bb1.jpg"},{"title":"&quot;Dave B. and Rudy&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Inner City Blues</a>", "file":"https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/4088102/normal_66d096b77f32c.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/music-player/inner-city-blues", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;Live recording of Marvin Gaye&amp;#039;s Inner City Blues (Recorded live at La Paillotte, Benissa, Spain in August 2024.) \r\nDave Bellingham - vocals and keyboards; Rudy Maarsman - guitar. \r\nNOTE: Rudy added bass, hammond organ and some percussion later in the studio to give the track some more funkiness.&quot;", "image":""},{"title":"&quot;Jazz Cats&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Blues Force</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.net/uploads/4088102/normal_5f53633b8ce25.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/music-player/blues-force", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;Blues Force, a cool tune composed by Larry Carlton for the Fourplay band, played by Rudy Maarsman (guitar) and Frank Abrams (sax). Arranged by BBT. Recorded live during a gig at La Paillotte, Benissa.&quot;", "image":""},{"title":"&quot;Jazz Cats&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Ain&#039;t No Sunshine</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.net/uploads/4088102/normal_5f53681b01937.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/music-player/ain-t-no-sunshine", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;The Bill Withers classic tune played by the first iteration of the JAZZCATS duo in 2018, recorded live at NO NONSENSE, Benissa with Rudy Maarsman (guitar and vocal scat) and Frank Abrams (sax). Frank (RIP) sure liked his reverb, but in spite of the recording quality, the intensity we had as a duo was definitely present. Arrangement by BBT.&quot;", "image":""},{"title":"&quot;Jazz Cats&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;What&#039;s Next</a>", "file":"https://second-cdn.f-static.com/uploads/4088102/normal_6093ff358632f.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/music-player/what-s-next", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;This is a nice &amp;quot;smooth jazz&amp;quot; kind of groove featuring:\r\nJeffrey Schuth on sax and flute, Jon Turner on keys,\r\nRudy Maarsman on guitar.\r\nEnjoy!&quot;", "image":""},{"title":"&quot;V-JAM&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Happy Hips</a>", "file":"https://cdn-cms.f-static.net/uploads/4088102/normal_5f54dc3f727c2.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/music-player/happy-hips", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;Original composition by Rudy Maarsman (guitar and the rest) with Eef v.d. Burg (sax). Eef was the sax player in our very first jazz oriented band; Tragically, he died a few weeks after we recorded this tune. I loved his playing and he was a great guy, too good for this world. RIP Eef,&quot;", "image":""},{"title":"&quot;Jazz Cats&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;For Stella</a>", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static.com/uploads/4088102/normal_603f99bc70afa.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/music-player/for-stella", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;Flute: Jeffrey Schuth; Keys:Jon Turner, Acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drum programming: Rudy Maarsman.\r\nThis tune is loosely based on a great composition by Stochello Rosenberg, a truly world class gypsy jazz guitarist from Holland. Normally I am not really a fan of gypsy jazz stuff but this composition is a real gem. We played it in a Bossa style instead of the usual really fast gypsy jazz style. Enjoy.\r\nThank you to Sander Bos for mixing and mastering this recording!&quot;", "image":""},{"title":"&quot;Jazz Cats&quot;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Birdland</a>", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static.com/uploads/4088102/normal_605b3876a5a2b.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/music-player/birdland", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"&quot;Our take on the fusion classic by Weather Report.\r\nKeys - Jon Turner\r\nSaxes - Jeffrey Schuth\r\nGuitars and Bass enhancements - Rudy Maarsman\r\nMixed and Mastered by Sander Bos (www.mixaer.com). Thank you Sander!&quot;", "image":""}]}

Check our other recording projects / videos:

The "Go With The Flow' album, a jazz organ trio project with saxophonist Jeffrey Schuth and Rudy on guitar, organ and electric piano can be downloaded from this site as of mid March 2025.
https://www.jazzcats.org/112/go-with-the-flow

Jazz Cats with Frank Abrams (RIP) and Rudy Maarsman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWgRtHA_SHE&feature=youtu.be

Jazzy Criminals, a fun and slightly weird recording project using a mix of sampled loops and guitars, bass and keys with my friends guitarist Rob Hoogkamer and sound engineer Sander Bos:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pvyqEZQo2m1Lvqg7k6wTO?si=dCDUfVdRQlOFV4JHjwUwCg

Rudy's solo recordings can be found in the STORE on this site. An excerpt can be found on this site: https://www.jazzcats.org/music-player and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vy0vKWKSc5U

How can I book one of the acts on this site?

For the SOULSTATION band, please go to GIG HEAVEN to book:
https://www.gigheaven.com/members/soulstation.html

For the Jazz Cats (duo or quintet), please send me an email with your details:
jazzcatscb@gmail.com

How can I donate?

Making a living as a musician is a challenge to say the least!

If you enjoy our music, please feel free to donate at:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rudyjazz/

You can also head over to my Patreon page:And of course, you can go to the STORE to buy one the products!

Thank you!!!

Guitar and Bass Set ups

To get your acoustic or electric guitar or electric bass playing great, you can contact me for a setup. A basic set up will cost 40 to 60 euros depending on what needs to be done (not including the cost of new strings). Just Whatsapp me at (0034) 634034999 and I will get back to you asap.

Guitar and Bass Lessons

Learn to play the guitar or bass with personalized, one-on-one lessons tailored to your skill level and musical preferences. Just Whatsapp me at (0034) 634034999 if your are interested in lessons.

if you need any specific support for my products
(Music Downloads, Download Cards, the JAZZ IT UP e-book and the snippets),
please go to the CONTACT US page and send me a message.I will get back to you as soon as I can.

If you purchased my e-book, a snippet or a recording, please check your email (from Jazz Cats) after completing the order and download these digital files by clicking the Download button in the email.
The files will then be downloaded automatically to your browser,

If you purchased a DOWNLOAD CARD at one of our gigs, thanks again!!
Download Card Instructions:
1. On this site, go to STORE--->RECORDINGS FOR SALE;
2. Choose your preferred format (ITunes or mp3 if available).
3. Click ADD TO CART; then click on MAKE AN ORDER;
4. In the COMPLETE ORDER screen, enter your correct email and your name;
5. Click on ADD COUPON and fill in the code on the sticker of your Download Card. (e.g 123456RM)
6. Now click on SAVE AND CONTINUE
The music files will now be sent to the email address that you entered and you can download them from there by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button.
Clear? It's really easy! Now go to RECORDINGS FOR SALE to start the process and get your music files!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! ENJOY THE MUSIC!!

PLEASE NOTE: The number of downloads possible with your code could be restricted if there is an expiry date to prevent misuse, so please download at your earliest convenience.If you experience any problems, just let me know by clicking CONTACT US.

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About Jazzcats

JAZZ CATS DUO & QUINTET

For: Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Latin and Bossa Nova (Duo with tracks or full Quintet possible - subject to availability)

Dave B. & Soulstation

For: Soft Soul, Funk & Reggae (NOTE: bass and drums line up subject to availability)

Dave B.

Rudy

Jak

Rowdy

Enrico

DJ

Dave B. & Rudy

For: Soft Soul, Funk, Reggae

David Bellingham

Rudy Maarsman

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