Cover photo for Ava Lava/David van der Grinten Kwartet by Contra Amsterdam

Ava Lava/David van der Grinten Kwartet

Part of weekly Friday concert series

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Friday, Feb 13, 2026, 22:00 - Saturday, Feb 14, 2026, 01:10

Contra Amsterdam

Annebelle Valentina Angelique (AVA LAVÁ) is a free-spirited singer, composer, pianist, dancer, and innovative creator. Fusing different genres and cultures and has many influences from Jazz, Soul, Brazilian to Afro beat, combined with electronic music. Within this broad horizon she creates a sound that is so unique and universal.

Amsterdam-born pianist, keyboardist and composer David van der Grinten has been slowly but surely chipping away at the monstrous challenge of making music, trying to find pieces of the puzzle in the pursuit of becoming a whole musician. He previously played and composed for the jazzrock band SMANDEM., with which he has performed at renowned stages such as the North Sea Jazz Festival, het Concertgebouw and Paradiso, as well as released a successful EP and an album. After that, he spent two-year stay in New York City to receive his master’s degree from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. During his time in New York he was lucky to learn from current-day jazz masters such as Fred Hersch, Aaron Parks and Jason Moran. With his music, he aims to embody the spirit of honesty, fun and a touch of mystery.

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