Friday, October 9 – Saskia Laroo Band at Jeker Jazz

The Saskia Laroo Band returns to Maastricht for a high-energy night at Jeker Jazz! Expect an adventurous mix of jazz, funk, grooves and improvisation, with original Laroo music and plenty of room for spontaneous musical interaction.

Line-up: Saskia Laroo – trumpet, saxophone, vocals Warren Byrd – keys, vocals, bongos Maarten Russchen – guitar, vocals Taco Nieuwenhuizen – bass Sin Banovic – drums

Saturday, October 10 – Maarten Russchen Blues Band

The following night, the groove continues with the Maarten Russchen Blues Band at Café Enfin in Maastricht. Guitarist and vocalist Maarten Russchen leads the band through an energetic mix of blues, jazz, funk and grooves, joined by Saskia Laroo, Warren Byrd, Taco Nieuwenhuizen and Sin Banovic.

Line-up: Maarten Russchen – guitar, vocals Saskia Laroo – trumpet, saxophone, vocals Warren Byrd – keys, vocals, bongos Taco Nieuwenhuizen – bass Sin Banovic – drums

10 PM | Café Enfin, Maastrichter Heidenstraat 7, Maastricht

Duo Laroo/Byrd – Holland Tunnel Gallery, Newburgh

On Friday, October 16, Duo Laroo/Byrd returns to the Holland Tunnel Gallery in Newburgh, New York, performing during the opening of the exhibition “Alone Together.”

Surrounded by contemporary art, Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd bring their spontaneous blend of jazz, grooves, vocals and improvisation to this special gallery evening.

Friday, October 16, 2026 | 7–10 PM Holland Tunnel Gallery 46 Chambers Street, Newburgh, NY Suggested donation: $10

Line-up: Saskia Laroo – trumpet, saxophone, bass & vocals Warren Byrd – keys, vocals & bongos

Duo Laroo/Byrd – A Tribute to Miles, Monk & Trane

On Thursday, November 12, Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd bring their intimate Duo Laroo/Byrd to The Hubbard House in Middletown, Connecticut.

In A Tribute to Miles, Monk & Trane, the duo celebrates the music and spirit of jazz legends Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane, combining trumpet, piano, vocals and improvisation in their own personal and spontaneous style.

Thursday, November 19, 2026 – 7:30 PM The Hubbard House 377 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT Suggested donation: $15

Line-up: Saskia Laroo – trumpet, saxophone & vocals Warren Byrd – piano/keys, vocals & percussion

Seating is limited. Proceeds benefit the Artists for World Peace “Children of Peace” project, with a donation also going to the Amazing Grace Food Bank.

De Loods, Neutronstraat 3, Groningen, NL

Jazzfanfare Jaarconcert 2026 ft. Saskia Laroo

Saskia Laroo joins Jazzfanfare as special guest for their annual concert at De Loods in Groningen!

Led by singer and conductor Harry van Lier, Jazzfanfare is a colorful ensemble of horns and rhythm section, blending Sixties Rhythm & Blues, New Orleans, Balkan, Cumbia and jazzy grooves. For this special 2026 concert, Saskia will add her own mix of jazz, funk, world music and improvisation to the band’s adventurous sound.

Expect a lively evening full of musical surprises, grooves and cross-cultural flavors!

Saturday, November 28, 2026 8:30 PM (doors 8:00 PM) De Loods – Neutronstraat 3, Groningen, Netherlands Tickets: €15

Jazzfanfare featuring special guest Saskia Laroo – trumpet

Euro 15