Hailed for his expressive compositions and lyricism, pianist and composer NAJ supported Daahoud Salim to do a United States tour in January 2023, with his Amsterdam born and based band, the Daahoud Salim Quintet. New Amsterdam Jazz collaborated with Jazz at Lincoln Center on a three-part tour and live recording at Dizzy’s, Lincoln Center (New York City), Southampton Arts Center, and Keystone Corner (Baltimore). NAJ awarded Daahoud Salim a grant to support the tour and provided organizational support with organizing the project.

The Daahoud Salim Quintet consists of Daahoud Salim (keys), Bruno Calvo (trumpet), Pablo Martinez (trombone), Andreu Pitarch (drums), Hendrik Müller (bass).