Contemporary Jazz Concerts & Live Shows in Amsterdam
Contemporary jazz is a sophisticated genre that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as an evolution of post-bop and jazz fusion, later incorporating elements of pop, funk, and R&B. Find upcoming Contemporary Jazz concerts in Amsterdam below.
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Upcoming Contemporary Jazz Events · Amsterdam
Pablo Murgier Quartet
Sat, 5 Sep @ 8:30 PM
Bria Skonberg
Sun, 20 Sep @ 8:30 PM
Mahsa Vahdat with Tord Gustavsen
Thu, 24 Sep @ 8:30 PM
LIVE AT OUR PLACE: Kasper Rietkerk + IRT
Fri, 25 Sep @ 8:30 PM
Hyphen Dash ft. Diana Dzhabbar
Sun, 27 Sep @ 8:30 PM
Benjamin Herman’s European Alto Festival
Fri, 2 Oct @ 8:30 PM
Jazz Night - Freedom in Sound
Thu, 8 Oct @ 8:00 PM
Jason Moran
Thu, 8 Oct @ 8:15 PM
Shuteen Erdenebaatar BRIGHT FOLK
Sun, 11 Oct @ 8:30 PM
Gretchen Parlato Quartet
Thu, 15 Oct @ 8:30 PM
Bobo Stenson Trio
Sat, 17 Oct @ 8:30 PM
Joel Ross Good Vibes
Wed, 28 Oct @ 8:30 PM
Cellofest: Friedemann Dähn Trio
Fri, 6 Nov @ 10:00 PM
CELLOFEST — Friedemann Dähn Trio
Fri, 6 Nov @ 10:00 PM
Maridalen Trio
Sun, 8 Nov @ 2:30 PM
Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
Mon, 9 Nov @ 8:30 PM
Patricia Brennan Septet
Sun, 15 Nov @ 4:00 PM
Raffaele Casarano
Wed, 18 Nov @ 7:30 PM
Marmoucha Orchestra & Maripepa Contreras: Sexi Firmum Iulium
Thu, 19 Nov @ 8:30 PM
Marike van Dijk: Thús
Fri, 20 Nov @ 8:30 PM
Jasper Blom, Felix Schlarmann & Sean Fasciani – WonderYears
Sun, 29 Nov @ 8:30 PM
Jasper Høiby’s 3Elements ft. Xavi Torres & Naíma Acuña
Thu, 10 Dec @ 8:30 PM
Van Eijck / Brinkmann / Vespestad
Sun, 20 Dec @ 2:30 PM
Oorkaan familieconcert: BAAS met Guy Salamon Trio
Sun, 10 Jan 2027 @ 2:30 PMAbout Contemporary Jazz
Contemporary jazz is a sophisticated genre that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as an evolution of post-bop and jazz fusion, later incorporating elements of pop, funk, and R&B. Its instrumentation typically blends traditional acoustic elements like saxophone and upright bass with polished electronic keyboards, electric guitars, and synthesizers. The rhythm and tempo are characterized by smooth syncopation and a steady groove, prioritizing melodic accessibility and harmonic clarity over the aggressive experimentation seen in avant-garde jazz. Often associated with a relaxed and professional mood, it maintains a strong semantic relationship with smooth jazz while preserving the technical proficiency and improvisational roots of its parent jazz lineage.
Also known as: Modern jazz
Contemporary Jazz events in Amsterdam - FAQ
- What is Contemporary Jazz music?
- Contemporary jazz is a sophisticated genre that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as an evolution of post-bop and jazz fusion, later incorporating elements of pop, funk, and R&B. Its instrumentation typically blends traditional acoustic elements like saxophone and upright bass with polished electronic keyboards, electric guitars, and synthesizers. The rhythm and tempo are characterized by smooth syncopation and a steady groove, prioritizing melodic accessibility and harmonic clarity over the a…
- What Contemporary Jazz events are in Amsterdam?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Contemporary Jazz events in Amsterdam - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Contemporary Jazz events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Contemporary Jazz music?
- Contemporary Jazz music scores high on commerciality (70%), organicness (65%), valence (60%), and lower on vocality (30%), grit (20%). These qualities shape the typical Contemporary Jazz sound at live events and club nights.
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