Jazz Thursdays w/ Jochem Braat & Sam Newbould

Jazz lovers, unite. Join us every Thursday for a free live jazz session in our lobby. Grab a drink, take a seat, and unwind from a hard day’s work during Jazz Thursdays at Werkplaats. Each edition, we welcome fabulous jazz musicians. Whether it’s the renowned Amsterdam Jazz Trio (Jochem Braat on piano, Tijn Jans on drums, and Adrie Braat on double bass), intimate duos, or special guests ranging from saxophonists to jazz singers and vibraphonists – expect an evening filled with top-tier jazz. Jochem Braat Jochem Braat is an eclectic and versatile musician. His piano playing reflects the breadth of his artistic influences, ranging from a musical upbringing by his swing-playing father, to his own discovery of singer-songwriters, Brazilian music, film music and the broad and varied canon of the jazz tradition. Jochem’s piano playing encompasses a variety of styles, among them instrumental 30s and post-war jazz, song interpretation, free improv and instant composing, Brazilian popular and traditional music, and of course his own compositions, which are rich, composite constructions, often featuring playful rhythmic experimentation. Some of his own founded musical projects include the half classical, half contemporary jazz ensemble: ‘sQuare’, the traditional jazz trio: ‘the Amsterdam Jazz Trio’, electro-synth-pop project: ‘Luchtman’ and the contemporary pop and jazz band: ‘John Roast Power Fox’. Jochem has performed in clubs, theaters and venues across the globe for big audiences with many renowned musicians. But still you can also catch him playing classic jazz standards on old poorly maintained pianos in the small bars in his home city of Amsterdam. Sam Newbould Dubbed “a pearl in the jazz catch of the day” (NRC, NL), northern English saxophonist Sam Newbould has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices on the European scene. Winner of the Rabobank Talent Award 2024 and Keep an Eye Records 2019, his Amsterdam-based quintet have been invited to perform at North Sea Jazz Festival (NL) BIMHUIS (NL) and Love Supreme Festival (UK). Their latest album, Homing (ZenneZ Records 2024), mixes the melodic lyricism of jazz and folk with heavy danceable grooves and explosive improvisations. The album has received international praise and was described as “”an inspired and immersive narrative, sincerely relayed and exquisitely performed” (UK Vibe).