Jazz Thursdays w/ Amsterdam Jazz Trio & Itai Weissman

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. Because of their love for the timeless music of the American Songbook and the musical freedom offered by a piano trio, pianist Jochem Braat, drummer Tijn Jans, and bassist Adrie Braat have found each other in the Amsterdam Jazz Trio. Bringing together their diverse musical backgrounds, they create a unique and exciting sound, so seamlessly interwoven that the trio feels like a single instrument. For this edition the Amsterdam Jazz Trio will be joined by special guest Itay Weisman Itay Weisman I’m originally from Israel and have been living in Amsterdam since 2006, where I completed my master’s degree in jazz saxophone at the conservatory in 2012 with summa cum laude honors. After that, I was invited to teach at the conservatory, which I still do to this day. In addition, I’m part of various (inter)national jazz and pop groups, such as the well-known afrobeat band KOFFIE and AAN! (feat. Jungle By Night), with whom I’ve performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival and other festivals both in the Netherlands and abroad. I’ve also recorded albums such as HUNTU & Eh Lady (KOFFIE) and What If (EvenSanne). Besides the saxophone, I specialize in playing the EWI (electric wind instrument). You could describe the EWI as a synthesizer that is controlled by breath—but it’s much more than that. It’s a relatively new instrument (from the 1980s) and offers a wide range of sounds. For example, the soundtrack of the well-known Disney movie WALL-E, as well as parts of the music for the film Titanic, were composed and recorded using the EWI. It’s a great addition for saxophonists as well as players of other wind instruments.