Contemporary Jazz Concerts & Live Shows in Rotterdam
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 Rotterdam below.
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Upcoming Contemporary Jazz Events · Rotterdam
Artvark & Leo van Oostrom – Zondagmiddag Buurtconcerten
Sun, 28 Jun @ 2:00 PM
The Nest vol. 5
Wed, 1 Jul @ 8:00 PM
New Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra meets the next generation
Thu, 2 Jul @ 8:30 PM
Edu Ribeiro Trio invites Seamus Blake
Sat, 4 Jul @ 8:30 PM
The Nest Vol. 5: The Premiere
Fri, 10 Jul @ 5:15 PM
Jasper Blom & Ben van Gelder: CROSSWORDS
Sat, 5 Sep @ 8:30 PM
Multibeat: Album Release Party OOO
Sun, 11 Oct @ 8:30 PM
Tyn Wybenga's Brainteaser Orchestra
Sat, 17 Oct @ 8:30 PM
Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
Sat, 7 Nov @ 9:30 PM
Collier plays Coltrane
Sat, 21 Nov @ 7:00 PM
Kika Sprangers Quintet
Fri, 27 Nov @ 9:30 PM
Jasper Høiby's 3Elements
Sat, 12 Dec @ 8:30 PM
Nik Bärtsch Ronin
Fri, 30 Apr 2027 @ 8:30 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 Rotterdam - 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 Rotterdam?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Contemporary Jazz events in Rotterdam - 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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