When Dutch ambient artist soccer Committee and Scottish musician Fergus Jones come together, they create a distinctive musical space where the beauty of subtlety can unfold and the finer details of the music are given room to breathe. This February, the duo will take over ALICE for a special night, presenting their debut album “belongs”, out on the influential London/New York-based label Scenic Route.

At the heart of soccer Committee is Dutch artist Mariska Baars, who has been exploring the intersection of ambient and folk through a deeply personal and sensuous sound since 2005. Her collaborations include work with influential American musician Peter Broderick, and she is known for her ability to create musical spaces in which even the smallest details are allowed to emerge. Fergus Jones is a Scottish musician based in Copenhagen, whose work has primarily explored electronic music. Over the years, he has collaborated with a range of notable artists, including Huerco S., Adrian Utley, James K, Koreless and Charles Hayward. He is also the founder of the record label and concert series FELT, and has previously appeared at ALICE several times as both a musician and an organiser.

On “belongs” (Scenic Route, 2026), the two artists bring their distinct musical backgrounds together in a focused and unhurried soundscape, with intimacy and connection at its heart. The first taste of the album, the single “The Heavens Are High”, reveals the duo’s unique chemistry through its patient, yearning nature. The track began as a composition by Baars, which Jones subsequently arranged and expanded in collaboration with Diego Herrera and Vincent Yuen Ruiz. Join us for a rare and compelling musical encounter as soccer Committee and Fergus Jones play live at ALICE, enveloping the room in intimacy and deep listening.

The concert is part of Vinterjazz 2027, a nationwide festival running from 29 January to 28 February. Find out more at www.jazz.dk.