- drift-kik-ker (de ~ (m.))
- language / Dutch
- literary translation / impetuous frog
- common translation / someone impulsive

Producer/Singer/Songwriter Daddo is the man behind Driftkikker, a collective that’s built a strong reputation through live performances and studio productions, since 2006.

Avoiding the established paths and clichés Driftkikker employs everything from futuristic electroacoustics to shrewd progressive fusions in the creation of unique brand of nu-Jazz that appeals to wide variety of inter/national listeners, ranging from students, middle-agers,
jazz fanatics and discophiles.

At the end of June 2006 Driftkikker released the debut “Coming of the light” containing 15 tracks of unusual but pleasing blends of musical styles. This debut is being critically acclaimed as a fresh, creative, innovative, radio friendly, easy to fall in love with and forefront of fine jazz tinted music.
In twining styles s.a. jazz, pop, world, trip hop, electroacoustic, funk, rock and adding punchy lyrics about daily life issues on top of that while utilizing the power of modern technology with traditional instrumentation, Driftkikker succeeds in it’s goal to create a distinctive sound.
Since this debut release, Driftkikker is enjoying growing inter/national attention, thus far the CD has been played on the national radio stations in Netherlands, England, France, Hungary, Indonesia and United States, it’s kicking around New York’s nightclubs, and next to that track “What” has been selected for a prestigious compilation “mixed tape” (edition 14) by Mercedes-Benz, while track "Babylon Philosophy" charted 21 on Top 25 list of Jazzy Lounge Radio USA. (read less)

- drift-kik-ker (de ~ (m.))
- language / Dutch
- literary translation / impetuous frog
- common translation / someone impulsive

Producer/Singer/Songwriter Daddo is the man behind Driftkikker, a collective that’s built a strong reputation through live performances and studio productions, since 2006.

Avoiding the established paths and clichés Driftkikker employs everything from futuristic electroacoustics to shrewd progressive fusions in the creation of unique brand of nu-Jazz that appeals to... (read more)