Friday, June 5, 2026 · 20:15 – 21:30
Casablanca
Zeedijk 26E, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

 

Saskia Laroo returns to the legendary jazz club Casablanca on the Zeedijk during the 13th edition of Red Light Jazz. As a proud ambassador of Red Light Jazz, Saskia is especially happy to perform again at this iconic venue, where she also played during the very first edition of the festival in 2014.

Often called “Lady Miles Davis” because of her energetic and adventurous approach to jazz, Saskia brings her own mix of jazz, funk, hip hop, dance grooves and improvisation. This concert also celebrates Miles Davis’ 100th birthday.

 

Line-up
Saskia Laroo – trumpet, alto sax, vocals, bass
Warren Byrd – piano/keys, vocals, bongos
Maarten Russchen – guitar, vocals, bass
Siniša Banović – drums

 

 

 

 

Red Light Jazz @ Mascini
Zeedijk 24, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

 

The next evening, Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd will appear as special guests with Clous van Mechelen and Olga de Meij in a theater concert full of jazz, music theatre and spontaneous musical adventure.

 

 

 

Back from their musical travels in the Netherlands, Duo Laroo/Byrd return to Holland Tunnel Revisited Gallery in Newburgh, NY, hosted by artist and gallery founder Paulien Lethen.

 

Due to the great response to their previous performance, Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd will once again be joined by the wonderful Hearn Gadbois for an inspired evening of jazz, grooves, improvisation and musical adventure.

 

The original Holland Tunnel Gallery started in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 1997. Today, its inspiring Newburgh location continues to bring together art, music and community.

 

Watch a video from the previous concert here:
https://youtu.be/u7K7SjjksGQ

 

Line-up
Saskia Laroo – trumpet, sax, vocals, bass
Warren Byrd – piano/keys, vocals, bongos
Hearn Gadbois – percussion

 

Doors: 7:30 PM
Concert: 8:00 PM
Suggested donation: $10

Holland Tunnel Revisited Gallery
46 Chambers Street
Newburgh, NY 12550

 

 

Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar
2095 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT

 

Join us for a joyful evening of jazz, funk, soul and groove with Laroo/Byrd Funky4 at The Flying Monkey. Reservations recommended.

 

Led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter/vocalist Saskia Laroo and US pianist/vocalist Warren Byrd, this dynamic band brings an irresistible mix of original music, infectious rhythms and uplifting improvisation. Expect feel-good vibes, tight grooves and a warm connection with the audience — perfect for a night out with friends, great food and live music.

 

Line-up
Saskia Laroo – trumpet, sax, vocals
Warren Byrd – keys, vocals, bongos
Douglas “Basszilla” Long – bass
Alvin Carter – drums

 

 

Friday, June 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Juneteenth Service @ Congregation Beth Chaim
329 Village Road East, Princeton Junction, NJ

 

Laroo and Byrd join The Afro-Semitic Experience for a special service honoring and commemorating Juneteenth, featuring music from their forthcoming album Exodus to Emancipation.

 

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD

A special service and concert with The Afro-Semitic Experience, bringing together music, spirit, history and community.

 

Amsterdam-born trumpeter, saxophonist, vocalist, composer and bandleader Saskia Laroo has performed across the globe with her own bands and as a special guest artist. Her music crosses borders between jazz, funk, dance, world music, pop, hip hop and improvisation.

 

With projects such as The Saskia Laroo Band, Duo Laroo/Byrd, Jazzkia and many international collaborations, Saskia has brought her energetic and genre-crossing sound to audiences worldwide.

 

More info about her bands can be found here: https://saskialaroo.com/bands

 

 

Her live history includes performances in the Netherlands and across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Americas and Canada — with concerts and festival appearances in countries including the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Bahrain, Burundi, DR Congo, Lebanon, Senegal, South Africa, Qatar, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Panama, Suriname and the United States.

 

Some highlights include performances at venues and festivals such as Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Paradiso, Bimhuis, North Sea Jazz, Royal Jazz at De Bullekerk, Delft Jazz, Women in Jazz Halle, Milan Blue Note Jazz, Montreux Jazz, Brecon Jazz, Cape Town Jazz, Dakar Jazz, Java Jazz, Jazz Utsav India, World Jazz Festival India, Bangkok Jazz-Up Festival, Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues, Sunfest Canada, Taste of Chicago, and many more.

 

For a more complete overview click here:
https://saskialaroo.com/live-history

 

Wherever she performs, Saskia Laroo brings her unmistakable sound: adventurous, funky, soulful, improvised and always connected to the audience.

 

 

Thank you for following our music and travels. We hope to meet you soon — in Amsterdam, Newburgh, Newington, Princeton Junction, Baltimore, or somewhere else in the world.