The members of Kruidkoek formed their band in 2012 at the conservatory in Zwolle. They toured to Cairo and Berlin and participated in the Popronde, performing in nearly every Dutch city. Both as a group and individually, they are well-known figures in the Dutch jazz scene.
Joost Oomen began his poetry career in Groningen, specifically at the famous VERA venue, and has performed his poetry—with or without music—from Cape Town to Paris and at festivals such as Lowlands, Into the Great Wide Open, and Oerol. Nearly ten thousand copies of his most recent poetry collection were sold.
In 2025, Kruidkoek and Joost Oomen embarked on their second tour together and performed for approximately 20,000 people.
Joost Oomen – poetry, percussion
Nick Feenstra – saxophone, flute
Tijmen Kooiker – guitar
Reindert Kragt – bass
Bram Knol – drums
A production by Kruidkoek, Joost Oomen & production company Explore the North.
