Stan Maris // accordion, fx
Werend Van Den Bossche // tenor saxophone, fx

Tom Peeters // drums​

Kin Gajo, led by accordionist Stan Maris is an exciting band that explores the boundaries of jazz and instrumental hip-hop. Together with Tom Peeters on drums and Werend Van Den Bossche on saxophone, this trio is a dynamic force in the Belgian music scene.

In September 2023, Kin Gajo was the Brussels Jazz Alert of the month. After a successful first release with their EP, Āku アーク, under the label W.E.R.F. Records in October 2023, Kin Gajo has reached a second milestone with their addition of "Exit, Gajo!" on the compilation album “Lefto Presents Jazzcats Volume 3” from the Sdban Ultra label in May 2024.

With these achievements, Lefto Early Bird places Kin Gajo at the forefront of the thriving Belgian jazz scene, revealing a melting pot of musical talent emerging from one of the smallest countries.
 

July 2024, Kin Gajo won the "Jong Jazztalent Gent" award. With this award prize, the band was able to record their first full album, which will be release January 2026, on W.E.R.F. Records.

 

In 2025, they played the main stage of Gent Jazz Festival.

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