Welcome to the website of acclaimed composer, harmonica virtuoso and master vibraphonist, Hendrik Meurkens. A respected instrumentalist on four continents, the emotional context of Meurkens' music transcends all musical barriers.

Video Gallery featuring complete performances and the music videos.

Projects

Hendrik Meurkens Samba Jazz Quartet

The perfect fusion of Jazz & Brazilian music, featuring four incredible musicians playing bossa nova, samba, chorinho and more.

Bebé       A Rá

Hendrik's new CD, Sambatropolis has been released by Zoho Music. It is an exhilaratingly lively Latin jazz mix of contemporary Brazilian sambas and chorinhos, spiced with virtuosic North American bebop. More..

Check out the Sambatropolis video. Some of the leading Brazilian jazz musicians in New York play on the recording, including Jed Levy on tenor sax & flute, Helio Alves on piano, Gustavo Amarante on bass, and Adirano Santos and Duduka da Fonseca on drums.