Metropole Orkest

The Metropole Orkest was created in the Netherlands in 1945 under the direction of Dolf van der Linden and is based in Hilversum. The ensemble combines a symphony orchestra and a big band, accompanying jazz artists and artists from other genres on recordings and in concert. Over its history, it has worked with names such as Quincy Jones and Jacob Collier; Jules Buckley became principal conductor in 2013.