Our June newsletter is out!
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Warren Byrd and I are happy to share our upcoming concerts with you — starting this weekend in Amsterdam at the 13th edition of the Red Light Jazz Festival, where I’m proud to be one of the ambassadors.
Saskia & Warren
Friday, June 5, I’ll be back at the legendary jazz club Casablanca on the Zeedijk during the 13th edition of the Red Light Jazz Festival in Amsterdam.
Tickets:
https://t.co/2zF732xPiT
Join us for a groovy, jazzy and soulful Red Light Jazz night in the heart of Amsterdam
Today is the birthday of one of my musical heroes: Hans Dulfer
Happy Birthday Hans!
Thank you Hans, for giving me gigs in the beginning of my career, when almost nobody else would. Your support meant a lot then — and still does.
Here is a clip of us playing together on King’s Day
Today we celebrate the great trumpeter Miles Davis 100th birthday! Several of my CD's include tributes to him and often people recognize the "Miles" in my playing. Here a review of my first jazz album "Jazzkia" by Scott Yanow for LA Weekly Summer of 2000.
Saskia Laroo
Warren and I were traveling from Bradley Airport, Hartford, CT to Amsterdam via Dublin when we unexpectedly meet musicians at the airport! Our Dublin flight was delayed, but had an Irish breakfast before continuing to Amsterdam. https://t.co/FM4qmWMES1 via @FacebookWatch
What a beautiful evening at Holland Tunnel Revisited in Newburgh, NY!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our intimate pop up concert with Duo Laroo/Byrd and special guest percussionist Hearn Gadbois at the inspiring gallery space of Holland Tunnel
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Live Jazz at Holland Tunnel Revisited – Newburgh, NY
Sat May 16, 2026 we return to the beautiful Holland Tunnel Revisited gallery space in Newburgh for a special pop up concert evening filled with original jazz, groove, improvisation and positive vibes.
Duo Laroo/Byrd – Live at Holland Tunnel Revisited Gallery, Newburgh NY
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Enjoy highlights from our performance during the opening reception of “Le Monde Fantastique de Jacques,” an exhibition featuring the colorful and imaginative paintings!
📷 Laroo/Byrd Funky4 – Live at The Flying Monkey, Newington CT
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Enjoy highlights from our live performance on May 8, 2026 at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar in Newington, Connecticut.
Honoring Ella Fitzgerald in Yonkers, NY
Yesterday (May 5, 2026), Warren and I visited the beautiful statue of Ella Fitzgerald in Yonkers.
We were brought there by great living legend from Yonkers, trumpeter Charles Tolliver!
🎶 Laroo/Byrd Funky4 – Live at The Flying Monkey (Newington, CT)
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Trumpeter/vocalist Saskia Laroo and pianist/vocalist Warren Byrd bring their dynamic Funky4 to The Flying Monkey for an energetic live performance!
Saskia Laroo Band ft. Hans Dulfer – Live at Royal Jazz Festival 2026
a short highlight of an unforgettable Koningsdag (King’s Day) celebration at the Royal Jazz Festival 2026 in the beautiful Bullekerk, Zaandam (NL).
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Royal Jazz Festival 2026 – Bullekerk Zaandam AFTERMOVIE
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Relive an unforgettable Koningsdag celebration at the Royal Jazz Festival
the Saskia Laroo Band had the honor to close the festival — joined this time by legendary tenor saxophonist Hans Dulfer.
📷 Jazz Queens LIVE at Union House Utrecht 📷
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Special live recording from our Koningsdag pre-event at Union House Utrecht (April 26, 2026) with Heleen Schuttevaer’s Club Jazz.
🎺 JAZZ QUEENS – King’s Day Pre-Event in Utrecht! ✨
On Sunday April 26, 2026, just before King’s Day, Heleen Schuttevaer’s Club Jazz presents a royal jazz line-up at Union House Utrecht.
📍 Venue: Union House
Oudegracht 245 A, Utrecht, The Netherlands
📷 ROYAL JAZZ – King’s Day Closing Concert! 📷
Legendary saxophonist Hans Dulfer is back!
On Koningsdag, Monday April 27, 2026, the Saskia Laroo Band ft. Hans Dulfer will deliver the closing concert of the Royal Jazz Festival at Bullekerk Cultureel Centrum in Zaandam.
Jammin’ with the Legends
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Our new newsletter is live!
We’re excited to share a series of special performances from King’s Day concerts in The Netherlands to our upcoming USA tour and the Red Light Jazz Festival in Amsterdam
Jazzy greetings,
Saskia Laroo