SASKIA LAROO

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

The Afro-Semitic Experience come to Mahopac for a concert at Temple Beth Shalom. We'll be sharing some of our old favorites along with music from our forthcoming album, Exodus to Emancipation.

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.

The Afro-Semitic Experience is giving a concert sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks. We will celebrate Unity in the Community and share music from our new album, Exodus to Emancipation

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

Saskia Laroo & Warren Byrd with The Afro-Semitic Experience

Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd perform with The Afro-Semitic Experience at Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI) in New Haven, Connecticut.

Co-founded in 1998 by pianist Warren Byrd and bassist David Chevan, The Afro-Semitic Experience brings together jazz and improvisation with musical traditions rooted in the African and Jewish diasporas. With its message of “Unity in the Community,” the ensemble celebrates cultural connection through an energetic mix of grooves, traditions and contemporary jazz.

Saskia joins the ensemble on trumpet, with Warren Byrd on piano/keys, for this special Sunday afternoon concert.

Sunday, December 13, 2026 – 3:00 PM Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI) New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Saskia Laroo Band returns to Café Stiel’s in Haarlem!

After a great summer night at Stiel’s, the Saskia Laroo Band is back for another evening of high-energy jazz, funk, hip-hop and grooves.

Expect two lively sets filled with original Laroo music, improvisation, funky rhythms and plenty of interaction — bringing together jazz with funk, soul, hip-hop and world influences.

Thursday, December 17, 2026 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM | 2 sets Café Stiel’s Smedestraat 21, Haarlem, The Netherlands

Free entrance

Jazz, funk & hip-hop to the max!

Clous van Mechelen & Olga de Meij with special guest Saskia Laroo Saskia Laroo joins Clous van Mechelen & Olga de Meij as special guest for their Saturday afternoon café concert at Theater Mascini in Amsterdam. Master pianist, saxophonist and composer Clous van Mechelen accompanies jazz vocalist Olga de Meij in a program inspired by jazz and the Great American Songbook. Every third Saturday afternoon they welcome a special guest — this time Saskia Laroo on trumpet. Expect an intimate afternoon of swinging, soulful music and spontaneous musical interaction. Saturday, December 19, 2026 – 3:30 PM Theatercafé Mascini Zeedijk 24, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Clous van Mechelen – piano/keys Olga de Meij – vocals Special guest Saskia Laroo – trumpet