Room Eleven

A self-described "jazzbossafolksoul-combo," Room Eleven were a five-piece from Amsterdam who played jazzy, smart, and nostalgic music. They began coming together in 2001 when guitarist and composer Arriën Molema answered a "musicians wanted" ad vocalist Janne Schra had posted at the Utrecht Conservatorium. It took until 2004 for them to round out a band with keyboard player Tony Roe, contrabass player Lucas Dols, and drummer Maarten Molema joining the group. Their effervescent live gigs around Amsterdam became more popular as word of mouth quickly spread. The Universal record ...