“Saxophonist Peter Van Huffel may be one of the most intense performers on this instrument…” (Raul d’Gama, All About Jazz).

A prolific saxophonist, clarinetist and composer, he has played an active role in many of the world’s top jazz scenes; he has performed and led numerous tours across Europe, the US and his native Canada; and he appears frequently in all sorts of ensembles and musical settings with musicians from around the globe. He is the leader of the punk-jazz trio GORILLA MASK, which has released two CDs to date with renowned labels Between the Lines (Germany) and Clean Feed Records (Portugal), each to global critical acclaim. He has released numerous albums with the world-recognized jazz-label Fresh Sound Records (under their “Fresh Sound/New Talent” division), most recently including “Kronix” (2016) - a duo with guitarist Alex Maksymiw, and “Boom Crane” (2014) with drummer Jeff Davis and bassist Michael Bates; and his 2010 release with FSNT - “Like the Rusted Key” - was mentioned in multiple top ten lists including New York's Village Voice. In addition, Peter has worked as the co-leader of two different ensembles with Belgian vocalist Sophie Tassignon, led multiple groups featuring some of todays most recognized musicians and improvisers, and currently works as co-leader and sideman in such regular settings as The Scrambling EX (featuring guitarist Andreas Willers and drummer Devin Gray), the Meinrad Kneer 5tet, and the aforementioned projects. Peter performs regularly in Berlin where he has resided since 2008, and tours frequently across Europe and North America.