Saskia Laroo
Duo Laroo/Byrd Live
New Space Studio
Saturnusstraat
Jun 22, 2024
8:00 PM GMT+2
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Duo Laroo/Byrd Live at New Space Studio Experience a 45-minute set of original jazz, funk, and blues styles with Warren Byrd on piano, keys, vocals, and bongos, and Saskia Laroo on trumpet, alto sax, bass, and vocals. This live performance and video recording event will feature two or more other talented local jazz bands from The Hague, each playing a filmed set. #LiveMusic #Jazz #Funk #Blues #SaskiaLaroo #WarrenByrd #MusicConcert #JazzFusion #AcousticJazz #ElectricJazz #DuoLarooByrd #NewSpaceStudio
📅 Date: June 22, 2024 🕕 Time: 8pm 📍 Location: New Space Studio, Saturnusstraat 9, The Hague, the Netherlands
Line up Warren Byrd: piano, keys, vocals, bongos Saskia Laroo: trumpet, alto sax, bass, vocals
About the music: Duo Laroo/Byrd craft a diverse musical tapestry of today's organic jazz styles that are deeply rooted in American bebop, gospel, and blues traditions. Their repertoire spans an array of genres, from subdued eclectic to exuberant swinging interpretations of specially selected classic material to their own captivating originals.
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" [1].
About New Space Studio New Space Studio is an independent studio and venue based in The Hague, known for hosting a variety of local and international artists and events.
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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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