Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd Performances in February

Fri, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 12  2023

Musicians Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd have new concerts lined up in the US. Dutch trumpeter Saskia performs with American jazz virtuoso Warren Byrd, with whom she travels and has encounters with local musicians. In February, the duo makes a series of club appearances in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Schedule

Friday, February 3 – 7:00 PM
Saskia Laroo with the Afro-Semitic Experience
Temple Ohabei Shalom, Brookline, MA 02446

Saturday, February 4, 5:30 PM
Saskia Laroo & Warren Byrd’s Funky4
The Flying Monkey, Newington, CT

Sunday, February 5, 4:00 PM
Saskia Laroo w the Afrosemitic Experience
the Brotherhood Synagogue, New York, NY

Friday, February 10, 6:00 PM
Saskia Laroo & Warren Byrd’s Funky4
Cliff Davis & Early Jazz @ J’ Crab Shack, Hartford, CT

Saturday, February 11, 5:30 PM
Saskia Laroo & Warren Byrd’s Funky4
The Flying Monkey, Newington, CT

Sunday, February 12, 2:00 PM
Duo Laroo/Byrd
Hog River Brewery, Hartford, CT

Also check out the dates for upcoming months here.

About Saskia Laroo

Saskia Laroo (1959) was hailed by American public and press at large as “Lady Miles of Europe”. She is one of the few women trumpet stylists and a delight on the music scene for almost four decades. Born July 31, 1959 in Amsterdam, it began for her on trumpet at age 8, never dreaming herself becoming a professional musician. That all changed when Saskia, turned 18, after briefly majoring in Mathematics at University of Amsterdam switched her focus to a career in music. She worked extensively in various groups from this point, primarily on upright bass, though eventually, on both bass and trumpet. Saskia Laroo combines today’s music by uncontrived romps into new styles, eagerly limned as “nu jazz” or “swingin’ body-music”–a vivacious blend of hip-hop, jazz, salsa, funk reggae, and world, that a select few others would dare venture. Her artistry and her groove ring vibrantly and free on her eight CD albums, a LP and a DVD, journeying us through all the music she has absorbed, played with heart and soul.

About Laroo/Byrd

World-class trumpeter Saskia Laroo and international pianist/vocalist Warren Byrd together create a smorgasbord of music for a wide palette of occasions from the grand gala-fest to the intimate hang. Whether performing dance classics, the American songbook, hot afro-Latin grooves, or their own catchy, poignant originals this unique two can manifest as a soothing background pad, a party-rousing tandem, or a grand showpiece. Laroo and Byrd can unleash their potent charm anywhere anytime. At an opportune request, Saskia and Warren can transmute from state of the art duo into full band.

Courtesy of Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd