Soul and funk with a touch of jazz!

Tizaan Alphonso, an internationally acclaimed pianist, singer, and composer, grew up in a musical family, giving him a deep and personal connection to music — as if it were home everywhere. Known for his blend of soul, RnB, funk, and jazz, his debut album Feel It (2020) received enthusiastic praise from both international and local press, with Rolling Stone India describing his jazz as “extraordinary” and Buzz Music (USA) highlighting the natural groove.

His latest EP Take It or Leave It (October 2024) explores themes such as life, love, hope, racism, and self-acceptance. It features outstanding saxophone solos by renowned artists such as Tom Politzer (Tower of Power, USA) and Reiner Witzel (DE).

Tizaan’s musical journey includes prestigious performances at festivals such as North Sea Jazz, Jammin’ Juan (France), and Park City Live in Heerlen, where the Collective played on the main stage and opened for Nile Rodgers. In May 2024, the Collective won the first edition of the Podiumbeesten competition. Jo Dautzenberg of Stichting Heerlen Jazz describes him as a captivating frontman with the charisma of legends like Freddie Mercury and Herbie Hancock.

In October 2024, Tizaan toured India with his band to promote the EP, gaining new fans there. As the leader of the Tizaan Alphonso Collective, an eight-piece band from Maastricht with incredible chemistry, he delivers electrifying performances. The legendary Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer regularly plays his music on her radio show Candy’s World on Sublime FM. On January 24, 2025, Tizaan had the honor of opening for Candy at Grenswerk in Venlo, and later that evening he was invited back as a special guest to perform with her band. In February, his band also played the aftershow of the well-known British acid jazz band Incognito.

In August, his Collective was invited by Candy Dulfer to the Rheingau Music Festival 2025 (Germany), as a special part of Candy Dulfer Presents, where she presented the three best talents from the Netherlands. The evening was sold out, and the band felt honored when Candy herself joined them on stage to play two songs!