Projects
Dishwasher_ is a Belgian trio blending jazz with krautrock, new wave, folk and minimalist motifs. Formed in 2019, the band quickly established itself on the European live circuit, winning Sound Track in 2021 and Jazz Talent Ghent in 2022.
Following their acclaimed 2023 debut album, Dishwasher_ returned in 2025 with Anemoia, released on Amsterdam-based DOX Records.
- Werend Van Den Bossche: Saxophone, FX, Synthesizer
- Louise van den Heuvel: Electric Bass
- Arno Grootaers: Drums
Werend Van Den Bossche ventures into his solo project, Werend Alleen. Embracing a myriad of influences from baroque to jazz, he delves into mystical realms. Werend unravels the secrets of the saxophone while integrating electronic elements & synthesizers.
On his 2023 album Inner, Werend follows his passion for the ethereal. Through experiment and improvisation he conjures a fusion that tries to transcend the ordinary.
- Werend Van Den Bossche: Saxophone, FX, Synthesizer
Skogen is the new project led by saxophonist Werend Van Den Bossche. In Skogen, he unites his fascination with (Northern) European jazz and American roots music in a melting pot of saxophones, guitars, pedal steels and banjos.
Skogen is Norwegian for "the forest", echoing the Van Den Bossche surname—"of the woods"—and lending the project an atmospheric undertone that suits the music.
Following a research trip to the American Appalachians—where he studied the traditions and folklore of country and bluegrass—Werend has returned with a series of original compositions boasting a unique sound.
- Werend Van Den Bossche: Sax, Keys
- Geert Hendrickx: Guitar, Banjo
- Bart Vervaeck: Pedalsteel, Guitar
- Kobe Boon: Double Bass
- Jens Van Esch: Drums
The Green Mean Machine is a contemporary jazz quartet driven by interaction, spontaneity and a shared desire to push beyond the expected.
Following their 2023 album The Engine, The Green Mean Machine will release a new self-titled album in autumn 2026, capturing the spontaneous energy and collective dialogue at the heart of the band.
- Werend Van Den Bossche: Saxophone
- Warre Van de Putte: Saxophone
- Zjef Van Steenbergen: Double Bass
- Marcos Della Rocha: Drums
The Irish Roots Ensemble (IRE) presents a unique blend of Irish and American musical traditions. The trio combines instruments that are seemingly quintessentially Irish—such as the low whistle—with American ones like the 5-string banjo, resulting in a transatlantic sound that bridges the two worlds.
IRE explores and reimagines the intersection between American old-time music and Irish tradition. While respecting the roots yet embracing a modern approach, IRE takes listeners on a journey from the hills of Ireland to the Appalachian Mountains.
- Werend Van Den Bossche: Whistles
- Klaas Van de Loock: Banjo
- Pieter Mortier: Guitar
Other Projects
Jazz, Hiphop & Manga in one universe
Americana meets Jazz
Lindy Hop Swing Septet
New Orleans Blues Sextet