Martijn van Iterson, born on July 11, 1970, in Leiden, Netherlands, is a distinguished jazz guitarist, composer, and educator. Graduating cum laude from the Hilversum Conservatory in 1993, he studied under the esteemed Wim Overgaauw. Van Iterson's style blends contemporary jazz with a deep respect for tradition, leading to collaborations with luminaries such as Jim Hall, Lee Konitz, Toots Thielemans, and Mike Stern. His quartet, featuring Karel Boehlee, Frans van Geest, and Martijn Vink, showcases his original compositions. Notable achievements include the 2004 Bird Award at the North Sea Jazz Festival and the 2012 Laren Jazz Award. As a dedicated educator, he imparts his knowledge at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. ([conservatoriumvanamsterdam.nl](https://www.conservatoriumvanamsterdam.nl/en/study/studying-at-the-cva/faculty/jazz/martijn-van-iterson/?utm_source=openai))