

Sem Kramer

I started playing when I was four on my grandmother’s old piano. Now I improvise somewhere between classical and jazz – every performance is different because I play what feels right in that moment.
My concerts vary widely. Some are intimate shows where the music gets quite emotional. Others are lively events where everyone ends up dancing. I read the room and let that guide what I play.
I’m based in Amsterdam and have been performing across Europe and Canada. The core of what I do is simple: I sit at the piano and play what I’m feeling, hoping it resonates with whoever’s listening.
The music comes from real emotions – happiness, sadness, nostalgia. This direct approach helps create a genuine connection with audiences.
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“Love Junkie” came from thinking about past relationships and how consuming love can be. Those intense feelings – the highs, lows, and obsessions – became improvised piano pieces.
Cellist Qusai Naim and clarinetist Martin Grozdanoski joined me on several tracks. Alex Covert created the artwork, while India Zahra and Charley Ranzino contributed poetry about their own experiences with love.
We recorded at Hidden Gem studio in Amsterdam. Every track was improvised in the moment. The mix of piano, cello, clarinet, and spoken word captures different facets of love’s intensity.

Playing live is what drives me. Improvising in front of an audience creates an energy you can’t replicate – it keeps the music honest and alive.
Amsterdam has an incredible music scene. Last year’s album release at Tenclub sold out – 150 people packed into that space made for an amazing night.
I play regularly around the city: Ruigoord during festivals, the ADAM tower, house concerts, cafes, even on canal boats. Every venue brings something different to the performance.
I’ve been collaborating with visual artist Alex Covert on a piece called “VULNERABILITY / POWER.” She paints blindfolded while I play, exploring how being vulnerable can actually be a source of strength.









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Materials include footage from the Love Junkie sessions at Hidden Gem studio and live performances from various venues.
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