Sabina Starke Sabrina Starke Opens Red Light Jazz 2026 On June 5, TOBACCO Theater, in collaboration with We Crave Music, welcomes the remarkable voice of Sabrina Starke for the Opening Night of Red Light Jazz 2026. A unique blend of soul, R&B and storytelling The Rotterdam-based singer-songwriter has long been known for her warm, soulful […]
Martin Diaz Quartet Between tradition and innovation Martin Diaz stands among a select group of musicians who effortlessly bridge the often-contradictory poles between tradition and innovation. As one of the leading saxophonists and composers of his generation, he has developed a unique artistic identity, weaving jazz with a rich tapestry of musical influences. This project […]
Friday Night Live feat. Linus Eppinger Late-night jam session in Amsterdam Friday Night Live is the long-awaited late-night jam session, a refuge for jazz musicians and music lovers alike. Kick-off is at 00:00, hosted by Linus Eppinger. Host: Linus Eppinger Linus Eppinger is a young, soulful jazz guitarist in the tradition of Wes Montgomery and […]
Lingela (Dinner Show) Music & dining at Contra Inspired by jazz clubs like the Blue Note in New York and Ronnie Scott’s in London, Contra in Amsterdam offers a dinner concert where live music and haute cuisine come together. The concert is central: it lasts about two hours and consists of 3–4 short sets with […]
Kompania PitKoDi Greek jazz and rembetika Kompania PitKoDi plays Greek jazz (tzaz) and blues (rembetika). Their repertoire includes songs by the well-known bouzouki player and singer Manolis Chiotis, along with other classics. The band performs with a guest vocalist. Line-up Kostis Katsimpras guitar / vocals Dimitris Mouselemidis accordion Pit Hermans Cymbals Venue ‘Skek Zeedijk 4-8 […]
Cindy Instrumental grooves with character Cindy’s groove pop / psych funk breathes a deep love for the tradition of instrumental music. Melodies and song structures take center stage in their search for writing compelling songs. Soft. Bold. Cindy. Cindy is soft, Cindy is bold. The three close friends are deeply rooted in the Dutch music […]
ERIK VERWEY TRIO Erik Verwey Trio at Arti et Amicitiae On Friday evening, June 5, Arti welcomes the Erik Verwey Trio as part of the Red Light Jazz Festival. An evening of sparkling piano jazz, lyricism, and rhythmic energy—with free admission. Registration is required to attend the concert via the reservation link. Fresh, dynamic, and […]
Marleen Palmer Marleen Palmer brings jazzy soul and feel-good vibes to De Roode Laars As a teenager, he saw Kid Dynamite perform. The raw and electrifying sound that the Surinamese saxophonist conjured from his instrument would stay with Dulfer forever. It would shape him. Years later, he composed the Kid Dynamite Suite, which he performed […]
NOHMI 19:30 – 20:30 NOHMI Fotografie: Karen van Gilst Miran Noh en NOHMI Miran Noh is een jazzpianiste uit Zuid-Korea, gevestigd in Amsterdam en Rotterdam. Zij is de oprichter en leider van NOHMI. De formatie won in 2025 de prestigieuze The Records, Keep an Eye Foundation Award. Albumpresentatie: Brightness & Darkness Onlangs bracht NOHMI hun […]
Misha Mengelberg & Louis Andriessen: Goede Maten Good Companions: a tribute to two icons Good Companions celebrates the birthdays and enduring legacy of Misha Mengelberg (June 5, 1935 – March 3, 2017) and Louis Andriessen (June 6, 1939 – July 1, 2021). These two close friends—both composers and improvisers—not only reshaped Dutch music but also […]
