Anton Goudsmit

(Haarlem, NL, 1967) is known as a guitarist with several bands, such as the New Cool Collective, The Ploctones, and the Eric Vloeimans quartet. He graduated with honours from the Amsterdam Conservatory in 1994. Over the years, Goudsmit has played in various groups and performed with many other artists. He feels at home in many styles and is known for his catchy and humorous style. He has notable stage presence, including a particularly expressive face. His playing and compositions reveal exceptional inventiveness and originality. Goudsmit won the Boy Edgar Prize for jazz and improvised music in 2010. The jury praised his versatility, and the fact that he appeals to differing age groups. The same year he received Het Duiveltje (the Little Devil), the prize for best Dutch pop guitarist.