Already April!
We just returned from the US — after a beautiful series of March gigs (including earlier performances in Europe). One highlight: Warren Byrd bringing his gospel “thang” in an authentic Frisian church — a special cultural moment you can watch here:
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https://tinyurl.com/DuoLarooByrd-WarrensCartoon Now we’re back in the Netherlands with a fresh spring series of concerts filled with jazz, funk, hip hop and soul.
🎺 This weekend – April 4, Soest
Saskia Laroo’s Jazzkia ft Warren Byrd
Jazzclub “First Saturday” – Artishock
A warm, groove-driven night with soulful melodies and open improvisation.
🕣 20:30
📍 Artishock, Steenhoffstraat 46A, Soest
🎶 Line-up
Saskia Laroo – trumpet, sax, vocals
Warren Byrd – keys, vocals, bongos
Daniel Gueli – bass
Frans Meijer – drums
✨ Special guest: Semmy Prinsen – tenor sax
👑 April 27 – Royal Jazz Festival, Zaandam (King’s Day)
Saskia Laroo Band ft Hans Dulfer
Our yearly Kings Day highlight — and this time again with legendary saxophonist Hans Dulfer!
🕟 16:30
📍 Bullekerk, Zaandam
🎟 Free entrance
🎶 Line-up
Saskia Laroo – trumpet, sax, vocals
Warren Byrd – keys, vocals, bongos
MC Complex – rap & vocals
Maarten Russchen – guitar
Oeds Bouwsma – bass
Willem Smid – drums
✨ Special guest: Hans Dulfer – tenor sax
🔥 Coming up
On June 5 we’ll be back in Amsterdam with Laroo/Byrd Funky4 at Red Light Jazz Festival (Casablanca) — one of our favorite jazz clubs, and a festival I’m proud to represent as ambassador.
✨ Hope to see you somewhere this spring — let’s keep the groove alive!
Saskia & Warren
