NEWSLETTER January 2025
SASKIA LAROO & WARREN BYRD
LIVE IN 2025
 Dear Music Friends,
 
We hope the new year is going wonderfully for you!
We ended 2024 on a high note, sharing our music with excited crowds. The new year, 2025, is off to a great start for us too. We’ve been gigging across the U.S., while also composing, producing, and recording feel-good music.
2025 highlights
It’s our ongoing mission to create new sounds and share them with the world – we hope to connect with you! Here’s a sneak peek at our 2025 performances:
 
  • Jan 31: Laroo/Byrd Funky4 celebrates Warren Byrd’s 60th birthday @ The Flying Monkey, CT, US
  • Feb 16: Laroo/Byrd Funky4 & Jazzy Dance Sunday @ Munganga, Amsterdam, during Valentine’s Weekend
  • March 8: The Saskia Laroo Band: Dine & Dance on Ladies Day @ Tobacco Theater, Amsterdam, celebrating International Women’s Day
  • April 26: The Saskia Laroo Band returns to Royal Jazz on King’s Day @ Zaandam, Netherlands, with special guest, the legendary Joseph "Mr. Defunkt" Bowie
  • May 9: The Saskia Laroo Band @ the Fun Fest in Massachusetts, US, presenting Jazz Meets Hip-Hop
  • June 17, 18, 19: Saskia Laroo Band @ Oerol, Terschelling
  • August: Saskia Laroo Band @ Brecon Jazz, UK
 
UPCOMING SHOWS
  • January 31, 2025
If you’re in Connecticut, join us to celebrate Warren Byrd’s 60th birthday in his hometown. This Hartford-born legend will perform live on keyboards and vocals with Laroo/Byrd Funky4.
 
Warren Byrd 60

Friday, January 31
5:30–7:30 PM & 8:00–9:30 PM

Dine & Dance on Happy BirdDay
Laroo/Byrd Funky4
 
Live @ Music RestaurantThe Flying MonkeyNewington, CT, US

Reservations: (860) 436-5144
 
  • February 16, 2025
If you’re in Amsterdam, visit Munganga – an intimate, high-quality venue since 1987! During Valentine’s Weekend, Laroo/Byrd Funky4 will host a Jazzy Dance Sunday filled with groovy sounds.
 
 
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Start: 16:00 | Doors open: 15:30
 
Dance on Valentine’s Weekend Laroo/Byrd Funky4
 
Live @ Munganga
Amsterdam, NL
 
 
  • March 8, 2025
We’re thrilled about our upcoming performance on International Women’s Day at Tobacco Theater in Amsterdam. Join us for Dine & Dance on Ladies Day as we debut a special new song in honor of this celebration.
 
Michelin Dinner by Daalder
 
Saturday, March 8, 2025
18:30–23:00 | Doors open: 18:00
 
Dine & Dance on Ladies Day
The Saskia Laroo Band
 
Live @ Tobacco Theater
Amsterdam, NL
 
Let’s Connect!
 
You are always welcome at our public concerts – we love celebrating with everyone, creating music for all ages and cultures!
 
Here’s how you can support us:
We hope to see you soon. Stay in touch, and we’ll keep you posted on all things music!
 
2024 THROWBACKS
Although we’ve been so busy with the new year, we can’t help but reflect on what an amazing 2024 we had! It was a year filled with wonderful performances in the Netherlands and the U.S., a buzzing fall India tour, and a thrilling recent show in Qatar. Here are some highlights and video moments to relive the magic:
 
April 27, 2024:
Royal Jazzfestival
 
ft. Hans Dulfer
Zaandam, NL
 
 
June 22, 2024:
Live Recording
at New Space Studios
Den Haag, NL
 
 
September 25, 2024:
ZIRO Literary Festival
 
Short Compilation Video
More about our India tour
 
Check out our YouTube channels for exclusive videos and compilations:
Musically yours,
 
ABOUT US
Composers | Producers | Performers
Dutch trumpeter Saskia Laroo is celebrated for her “Lady Miles Davis” style, blending jazz, soul, blues, and electronic music. Her accessible virtuosity connects fans across the globe. Joining her is pianist Warren Byrd, renowned for his exceptional improvisation and ability to inspire audiences worldwide.
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