Samora Pinderhughes Rising talent from New York committed to change in music and society “A multidisciplinary and genre-blurring talent” (DownBeat). Breaking boundaries through music Composer, pianist, vocalist, and filmmaker Samora Pinderhughes seeks to break free from traditional genres. As a pianist, he has a strong foundation in jazz and classical music. Today, he uses his […]
Benjamin Herman & Robin Nolan Trio A Magical Meeting on Stage Bring together two greats from different musical worlds and the result is pure magic! None other than Robin Nolan with his renowned trio and saxophonist Benjamin Herman will take the stage on Saturday evening, June 6, at the atmospheric ballroom of Kapitein Zeppos. Expect […]
The Jazzy Rabbits Authentic New Orleans jazz from the early days The Jazzy Rabbits perform classic jazz in an old-style, acoustic setting, focusing mainly on mid-tempo New Orleans songs from the period 1915–1930. Their inspirations include Louis Armstrong and the Hot Five and Hot Seven, King Oliver, Clarence Williams, Bix Beiderbecke, and Tiny Parham. Reviving […]
Photographer: Co Broerse Arthur Heuwekemeijer Trio De lyrische saxofonist Arthur Heuwekemeijer is een vertrouwde verschijning op het Red Light Jazz festival. Hij speelt stukken uit de rijke Nederlandse liederencultuur in een “jazzjevan goud”. Nostalgische melodieën komen voorbij zoals Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten, De Motten, Laat me, Het Dorp, Telkens Weer, In ’t groene Dal […]
Photographer: Harry Donker Rico Parlevliet On Saturday, June 6, Rico Parlevliet will perform old-school jazz at Café ’t Mandje (Bet van Beeren). Together with his friends, he will present a varied and lively program. At Café ’t Mandje, everyone is welcome to join in—whether by singing along or even performing. In addition to jazz […]
Sahil Laheja Personal compositions and expression Sahil Laheja presents compositions from his upcoming debut album Deeply Personal. The songs are shaped by his life experiences and brought to life through improvisation and honest expression. Music you can feel The music is rooted in melancholy and emotion—something that cannot be put into words, but is felt […]
Clous van Mechelen & C0 On Saturday afternoon, June 6, Clous van Mechelen will be warming up at Café Mascini ahead of the evening show! A versatile musical career Van Mechelen was already performing with Hans Dulfer in the Amsterdam Quintet at the age of sixteen. He studied clarinet at the conservatory, with piano as […]
Fotografie: Anne Reinke Jasper Blom International Jazz Talent at Café ZILT Boy Edgar Prize winner and saxophone teacher Jasper Blom performs monthly at Café ZILT, joined by students from all over the world who have come to study at the highly regarded jazz department of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Top Musicians and Rising Stars […]
