Koen Nys

Multi-saxophonist Koen Nys studied at the Antwerp Jazz Studio in his early twenties. He subsequently developed into a true globetrotter, living in Montreal, Canada, where he studied music at McGill University, before spending time in Tokyo and New York.

Today, he lives in Belgium, teaches at several music schools and works as a freelance musician, performing with various ensembles. He is a member of the Muze Jazz Orchestra and MAZZLE, his own project with Bram Weijters and Lionel Beuvens. MAZZLE released the album Genetic Modified Art in 2017, followed by BLUKUNTUN in 2025.