Super-Sonic Jazz ADE Special Sunday October 17 // Paradiso Amsterdam Tickets for each of the three shows are available via www.paradiso.nl and www.supersonicjazz.nl -- Cory Wong (Vulfpeck) // live at Paradiso Amsterdam (main hall) More info: www.supersonicjazz.nl Cory Wong: The American funk guitarist and self-proclaimed 'hype man', 36-year old Cory Wong, began his career in the Minneapolis band Dr. Mambo's Combo, together with some of Prince's former band members. Soon after this, he rose to fame due to his frequent collaborations with Vulfpeck and icons such as Gene Simmons, Questlove, Bootsy Collins and Blake Shelton. Wong is known for his energy, charismatic stage presence and infectious smile, and his unique sound on the intersection of jazz, pop, R&B, funk, soul and rock and everything in between. Cory Wong: ''For me, it's all about the listener's experience. I want them to have a visceral response like: 'I feel better,' 'That was really fun,' or 'I got to escape for an hour.’ If I can get one person to feel good this way, it's a success''. -- Dragonfruit (album release show) // live at Paradiso Amsterdam (small hall) More info: www.supersonicjazz.nl Dragonfruit is “Born out of a love for sample hip-hop and neo-soul”. The band from Rotterdam, The Netherlands lays down a chilled yet danceable sound that is characterised by their love for samples, organic electronics, rich lo-fi textures. Influenced by a multitude of sounds ranging from the bouncy drums of hip-hop to the lush melodies of R&B and the energy of club bangers, the band puts itself on the forefront of the modern R&B landscape. Hailing from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, the band has already created a buzz for themselves with their singles ‘’Wasted’’ ‘’Apples’’ and ‘’Some Say’’, tracks that received special love from several publications, including Earmark, KALTBLUT, Stereofox and Somewhere Soul. Signed by Amsterdam’s boutique label Super-Sonic Jazz Records, Dragonfruit lands perfectly into a growing scene of jazz loving, soul performers with lively beats and rich energy. On October 17, Dragonfruit will present their debut album during the Amsterdam Dance Event with a live show at Paradiso. -- Nubiyan Twist // live at Paradiso Amsterdam (small hall) More info: www.supersonicjazz.nl Nubiyan Twist is a nine-piece collective born from the eclectic underground music scene of Leeds, England with a unique sound inspired by jazz, ska, hip-hop, electronica and African music. The band was founded by band leader, producer and guitarist Tom Excell, also known for his work with the band Oripa, and met at Leeds College of Music. With their mix of cultures, rhythms and genres and ultra-tight and danceable live shows, Nubiyan Twist sounds both nostalgic and modern at the same time.