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Saskia Laroo
Duo Laroo/Byrd - Organic Summer Jazz
Twiske Haven restaurant
Noorderlaaik 4a
Aug 4, 2024
2:00 PM GMT+2
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Twiske Haven & Jachtclub, Noorderlaaik 4A, Oostzaan, the Netherlands
🎷🎶 Enjoy live jazz this summer at Twiske Haven. August 4 from 2-5 PM, Duo Laroo/Byrd with Saskia Laroo on trumpet, sax, vocals, and bass, and Warren Byrd on keyboard, vocals, and bongos will be back to bring their original jazzy blends at Noorderlaaik 4A, Oostzaan. 🎤 Free entry with a mandatory drink purchase. Try our delicious snacks and dinner! #JazzAtTwiske #DuoLarooByrd #LiveMusicNL #OostzaanJazz #AfternoonJazz #SummerJazz #LiveMusic #TwiskeHaven #SaskiaLaroo #WarrenByrd 🌞🎹
About the music: Duo Laroo/Byrd blends organic jazz rooted in American bebop, gospel, and blues. Their diverse repertoire ranges from eclectic to swinging interpretations of classic material and original compositions. Known for their celebrated album "Two of a Kind" and new, unreleased songs, their performances promise a captivating mix of traditional jazz with modern twists.
About Duo Laroo/Byrd: Trumpeter/composer/bandleader Saskia Laroo from Amsterdam and international pianist/composer Warren Byrd from the United States have been a strong musical duo for over 15 years. They have made significant contributions to the professional music world, both domestically and internationally. They have performed at festivals and concert halls in countries such as Hong Kong, Burundi, Vietnam, the US, and Indonesia. In 2011, they released the album "Two Of A Kind, a tribute to Miles & Monk"
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Saskia Laroo Biography
Saskia Laroo: Eclectic Virtuoso, Performing Her Own Original Music Worldwide
Saskia Laroo is a Dutch composer, performer, bandleader, and producer with a career spanning over 3 decades. She is known for her virtuosic trumpet playing and her innovative music, which blends elements of jazz, funk, hip hop, soul, blues, electronic dance music, and world music. Laroo is a multi-instrumentalist, also playing vocals, alto saxophone, and upright bass.
Laroo leads several bands, including the Saskia Laroo Band, Jazzkia and Duo Laroo/Byrd. With her bands, she performs mostly original music, which can be found on her own albums, released on her own record label, Laroo Records. Some of her albums contain pure acoustic jazz, while others contain eclectic music blends.
Laroo's music is known for its energy, groove, and improvisational flair. She is a virtuosic musician with a deep understanding of jazz tradition, but she is also not afraid to experiment and push the boundaries of the genre. Laroo's music is accessible to a wide audience, and she has performed at major festivals and venues all over the world.
Saskia Laroo is a unique and exciting talent on the music scene. Her eclectic music, energetic performances, innovative compositions, and production skills have made her a favorite of fans and critics alike. If you are looking for music that is both innovative and accessible, be sure to check out Saskia Laroo.
Read MoreSaskia Laroo is a Dutch composer, performer, bandleader, and producer with a career spanning over 3 decades. She is known for her virtuosic trumpet playing and her innovative music, which blends elements of jazz, funk, hip hop, soul, blues, electronic dance music, and world music. Laroo is a multi-instrumentalist, also playing vocals, alto saxophone, and upright bass.
Laroo leads several bands, including the Saskia Laroo Band, Jazzkia and Duo Laroo/Byrd. With her bands, she performs mostly original music, which can be found on her own albums, released on her own record label, Laroo Records. Some of her albums contain pure acoustic jazz, while others contain eclectic music blends.
Laroo's music is known for its energy, groove, and improvisational flair. She is a virtuosic musician with a deep understanding of jazz tradition, but she is also not afraid to experiment and push the boundaries of the genre. Laroo's music is accessible to a wide audience, and she has performed at major festivals and venues all over the world.
Saskia Laroo is a unique and exciting talent on the music scene. Her eclectic music, energetic performances, innovative compositions, and production skills have made her a favorite of fans and critics alike. If you are looking for music that is both innovative and accessible, be sure to check out Saskia Laroo.
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