NETHERLANDS

Marc Schenk

Gare du Nord

Born in 1974 in Dordrecht, Marc Schenk discovered his passion for music at an early age. He began drumming at seven under the guidance of Toon Oomen, laying the foundation for a career spanning multiple genres and continents.
In 1994, Marc enrolled in the jazz department of Codarts, Rotterdam Conservatory, where he worked with acclaimed musicians like Enrico Pieranunzi, Hein van de Geyn, and Nathalie Loriers. In 1999, he was a finalist in the Erasmus Jazz Prize and graduated cum laude in 2000. Marc quickly gained recognition as a versatile drummer, collaborating with various artists and touring globally in countries such as India, China, and Poland.
In 2013, Marc joined Gare du Nord, an urban jazz band known for platinum albums and an Edison nomination for Stronger (2014). He later performed with S!R and Private Time Machine, releasing the album One in 2019.
Marc also founded and organized successful jazz events, including JazzCafe in Alkmaar with bassist Kasper Kalf, featuring renowned artists like Trijntje Oosterhuis and Ruben Hein, and the Victorie Sunday Sessions in Podium Victorie with guests such as Berget Lewis and Caro Emerald.
His theater work includes Thank God It’s Donna (2019) and David Bowie’s musical Lazarus (2019-2020), under musical director Henry Hey. In 2020, Marc formed the Waterfront Trio with Hey and bassist Mark Haanstra, touring annually since 2022.After a four-year hiatus, Marc reunited with Gare du Nord in 2022 for a sold-out club tour. That same year, he joined Lois Lane and became the drummer for jazz vocalist Laura Fygi. In 2024, he celebrated the fifth anniversary of JazzCafe with a sold-out concert featuring top Dutch jazz artists.
With an illustrious career as a drummer, educator, and organizer, Marc Schenk is a respected figure in the Dutch and international jazz scenes, renowned for his versatility and dedication.

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