Tijs Klaassen & Qisheng Zheng
A nostalgic, underground jazz night.
Qisheng Zheng and Tijs Klaassen present a concert where modern jazz and traditional Chinese music come together. With flute, vocals, and double bass, they create a sound that feels both contemporary and timeless. The music moves between cultures and styles, inviting you to enter a world of sound and improvisation. Qisheng Zheng combines Eastern sounds with improvisation, rap, hip-hop, and jazz. She plays the flute and sings, switching effortlessly between styles as a versatile musician with a unique sound. Tijs Klaassen provides accompaniment on double bass, laying the rhythmic and harmonic foundation for the duo and allowing room for spontaneity. This performance is part of the Grachtenfestival, an annual music festival in Amsterdam performed at unique locations.
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When and where does this performance take place?+
The performance happens on August 12, 2026, as part of the Grachtenfestival program across various locations in Amsterdam.
Who is performing at this show?+
The duo consists of multi-instrumentalist Qisheng Zheng and bassist Tijs Klaassen.
What kind of music is played by this duo?+
They perform a fusion of contemporary jazz and traditional Chinese music characterized by improvisation and rhythmic spontaneity. Full schedule on Mood.
