Fotografie: Worldofjazz.nl Jazzduo In Essence: Iman Spaargaren & Peter Bjornild An intimate acoustic dialogue Jazz duo In Essence, featuring Iman Spaargaren and Peter Bjornild, presents an intimate, fully acoustic dialogue of saxophone, clarinet, and double bass. Improvisation and interplay On their album In Essence (2025), they explore both well-known and lesser-known jazz standards, leaving […]
Anna Sollewijn / Chris Müller Quartet Soul and Modern Jazz Vocalist Anna Sollewijn (24) and pianist Chris Müller (27) form a new quartet with their own take on the Great American Songbook. Well-known jazz standards are given a fresh twist with playful arrangements, rich harmonies, and influences from soul and modern jazz. The result is […]
Biggles Big band Swing classics by a 25-piece jazz orchestra Biggles Big Band is a 25-piece jazz orchestra led by Adrie Braat, who has been the bassist of the renowned Dutch Swing College Band for decades. The band performs music from the great swing era, bringing to life the magical sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy […]
César Vidal Trio Improvisation and interplay at the core César Vidal is a Chilean saxophonist, composer, and improviser based in Amsterdam. For his Red Light Jazz performance at The Brokers Bar, he is joined by Ton Felices on double bass and Pietro Aloi on piano. The trio moves between free improvisation and open-form compositions, with […]
FERNANDO OLIVEIRA Brazilian roots, Amsterdam sound São Paulo–born guitarist, singer, and composer Fernando Oliveira blends Brazil’s rich cultural influences, weaving together samba, bossa nova, and funk into an authentic sound that balances tradition and modernity. Now long based in Amsterdam, he has built a significant part of his career across Europe. Poetic music between emotion […]
Maya–Karahona–Klaassen Trio Jazz Between Tradition and Exploration The Maya–Karahona–Klaassen Trio brings together tradition and adventure at Bordello Aperitivo on Sunday, June 7, in a line-up featuring flute, double bass, and drums. With a repertoire of jazz standards and original compositions, they reflect the rich diversity that characterizes the Amsterdam jazz scene. Line-Up Ketija Ringa Karahona […]
Avishai Darash Trio A contemporary take on hard bop Pianist, composer, and bandleader Avishai Darash presents his new trio at Contra on Sunday, June 7, as part of the Red Light Jazz Festival. Together with drummer Joe Blaxx and bassist Omer Govreen, he explores the language of hard bop through their Heart-Bop project from a […]
Cristopher Pérez Quintet (Late night concert) From Barcelona to Amsterdam Saxophonist Cristopher Pérez studied at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC), where he completed his jazz saxophone studies under the guidance of leading musicians from the European jazz scene. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance at the Conservatorium van […]
Søren Høst A rising voice in Danish jazz Saxophonist Søren Høst has quickly established himself as one of the most impressive voices in the Danish jazz scene. Originally from the island of Bornholm, his sound is inspired by legends such as Dexter Gordon and Joe Henderson, while clearly maintaining his own distinct signature. Virtuosity and […]
Bout du Monde (Dinner Show) Jazz & Dinner 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 the main focus: it lasts about two hours and consists of […]
