Roope Kantonen 5tet was founded in 2018 at the Amsterdam Conservatory. The members are from South Africa, Italy, Spain, Netherlands and Finland. Young top-class musicians form this international group that creates mystical soundscapes and follows some latest trends in modern rhythm music.

James McClure – trumpet
Federico Calcagno – bass clarinet
Adrian Moncada – piano 
Jort Terwijn – double basso 
Roope Kantonen - drums / compositions