Jazz Nights on Thursdays
From 18:00, come enjoy live music in the Zuidas.
Every week we welcome both regular and new bands for you to enjoy.
Book in advance to reserve your table!
Live Music
Every Thursday: enjoy live music nights at Manhattan Lounge Bar. Music starting at 18:00.
No tickets required, just come and enjoy!
May 18th
Performing: Panta Rhei with
- Eran Har Even – guitar
- Sandro Fazio – guitar
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
Free entrance
June 22nd
Performing:
The Tommy Tornado Jazz Quartet
Thomas Streutgers – Tenor Saxophone
Walther de Graaff – Guitar
Rico de Jeer – Double Bass
Maarten Kruijswijk – Drums
The Tommy Tornado Jazz Quartet brings a swinging mix of jazz, blues and jive from the fifties and sixties of the last century. The band is inspired by tenor saxophone legends such as Dexter Gordon, Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt and others. It results in an energetic and soulful performance.
Thomas Streutgers is a well-known saxophonist who won the prestigious Big Boss Jazz Award in 1997 for his virtuoso playing and big sound. He has collaborated with many different artists and bands, both in the Netherlands and abroad. He has toured with Postmen, Rude Rich & The Highnotes, JZZZZZP, The Busquitos and Western Standard Time Orchestra, among others. He is known for his versatility and his ability to adapt to different styles and genres.
The quartet also consists of veterans Walther de Graaff on guitar (ex Hans Dulfer), Rico de Jeer on double bass and Maarten Kruijswijk on drums.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
July 27th
Performing:
30s – 50s
• Sam Ghezzi : vocals & tenor saxophone (INSTA: @samghezzi)
• Linus Eppinger: guitar (insta: @linuseppinger)
• Tomek Van Leeuwen: double bass (insta:@tomekvanleeuwen)
“A stage, the smell of beer, Whiskey and expensive perfume, an ecstatically dancing crowd, two gentlemen giving every little bit they’ve got:
Linus Eppinger on guitar, Sam Ghezzi on vocals and saxophone together with Tomek van Leeuwen are an inseparable trinomial.
The Amsterdam-based duo makes the audience jump, dance and shout to Rhythm and Blues inspired by Louis Jordan, dream away to the sweet sound of Blues Ballads in the heritage of Percy Mayfield and shake the hips to the swinging songs in the style of a young Ray Charles and Nat King Cole.”
Music starts at 18:00
September 14th
Performing: The News
Olaf Zwetsloot, alto saxophone. Amsterdam-based, forward-thinking saxophonist and composer with a unique, lyrical voice.
Robin van Geerke, piano / keyboard. Pianist and arranger from Surinam, well-know in jazz and world music circles and for his work with FraFra Sound.
Arjun Ramdas, double bass. Versatile young bebop master from South-India. Graduated from The Hague Conservatory. Much in demand as a sideman.
Joeri Baldinger, drums. Deeply influenced by latin jazz, Brazilian music and fusion, Joeri pours ideas from all over the world into catchy grooves.
Meet the band: The News
The News plays original contemporary music that seeks to evoke the spirit of the times we live in. How does today feel? The quartet’s compositions are influenced by minimal music, funk, jazz, hiphop, a perfume by Edmond Roudnitska, African rhythms and futuristic architecture.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
October 26th
Performing:
Dima Loginov Quartet
Dima Loginov – trumpet
Alexandros Adam – Guitar
Philip Lewin – Double Bass
David Puime – drums
An extraordinary jazz quartet adding brilliance to the dynamic city of Amsterdam. Rooted in their deep passion for jazz traditions, they skillfully harmonize enchanting melodies and captivating improvisations, evoking a nostalgic charm that echoes the golden age of jazz. Their diverse setlist features classic jazz standards and heartfelt tributes to jazz composers, creating an unforgettable experience for music aficionados.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
November 30st
Performing: The Guardians
Finn Peters – Saxophone
Victor De Boo – Drums
Jacko Schoonderwoerd – Bass
Leo Bauwmeester – Piano
For almost half a century, every Sunday afternoon, we’ve been running a jam session at Café de Engelbewaarder at the Kloveniersburgwal in Amsterdam. Until his untimely demise in September 2012, Sean Bergin was our indisputable front man. Although dearly missed, we have been able to fill the void with an endless slew of more than excellent saxophone players.
It must have been about half a year ago that Finn sat in. All three of us recognized something we hadn’t heard in a long time. Not the notes, not the tunes, but for a moment it seemed as if Sean stuck his head around the doorway and nodded, it’s OK.- Finn
In 1979 Sean and Ernst stayed at our place in Devon (The Old Rectory, Pyworthy). I must have been 5 years old. My Dad, Tony Langham, produced a duo album they made called “Mistakes.” So I grew up listening to Sean’s music. Apparently Sean had just learned Coltrane’s solo on Giant Steps and was playing that quite a lot!
One summer in the 90s I spent some time staying at Sean’s flat near the Dappermarkt, close to where I now live. Sean was great and he showed me how to circular breathe on the flute and we practiced together sometimes. I still have the manuscript of a Dudu Pukwana tune, “Bird Lives”, which Sean gave me back then. Sean was super kind and generous to me – I was just a kid hanging out in Amsterdam. I went to see him play at the Bimhuis with Louis Moholo. – CD
On the way back from the studio, Victor noticed it would have been Sean’s birthday. We recorded a CD. You’re looking at it. And, if you’re lucky, you’re listening to it too. – J.S.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
November 16th
Performing:
Léah Kline Quartet
Léah Kline – Vocals
Cajan Witmer – Piano
Han Slinger – Bass
Maarten Kruijswijk – Drums
The well -traveled, Léah Kline is a poetess, lyricist, vocalist and an accomplished stage performer, who has enjoyed the privilege of performing in virtually every field of entertainment. Dance, Drama, Radio, TV, Film, and Cabaret/ Cruise ship, Festivals stages, Musical Theater, Concert Halls / garden parties and hole-in-the-walls. The stage is her playground. Her love for making music lies in the playful co-creation that is the nature of jazz. She has entertained audiences throughout Europe, Asia, and the US and loaned her voice to countless projects. Self-proclaimed Half American/ Half Dutch; she started her Jazz career in Los Angeles, but it really took off when she moved to Amsterdam in 2000. After her first two (2) albums she had the honor of being listed as “one of the Top500 Jazz Singers” in the book, The Jazz Singers – the Ultimate Guide. As well as, “ worthy of wider recognition” honor from the Dutch music organisation ,Buma/Stemra. Léah Kline has appeared on 9 albums that show a wide variety of color in her voice. Though her voice lends itself to the classic jazz sound. Her taste in music and projects is eclectic. She has a bit of Ella Fitzgerald, Gretchen Parlato, Nancy Wilson, Jill Scott and Natalie Cole in her. Throughout all her projects, she holds a high standard in her sense of timing, phrasing, playful presence, and interpretation of the lyric. She will be accompanied by the Witmer Trio.
Music starts at 18:00
March 21st
Performing: Chieko Donker Duyvis Ensemble.
Enjoy the night of Brazilian Jazz with the cellist, vocalist and composer Chieko Donker from Amsterdam with Brazilian/Japanese roots.
Inspired by classical music, Brazilian, jazz and Latin American music, her trio creates a unique sound world with adventurous improvisations.
She has toured Europe, Mexico and Korea as a soloist and with her ensembles, was invited to sing and play her compositions several times at Concertgebouw and received rave reviews for her performance at Podium Witteman and various festivals: “With her exceptionally warm sound, Chieko brings exactly what we need now: the most beautiful music by a new generation of talented musicians” – Grachtenfestival.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
April 4th
Performing:
Joan Fort, a Spanish jazz guitarist and composer currently based in Amsterdam.
The trio will perform a musical concert that blends jazz with the characteristic swing and groove of the genre, combining original compositions of mine and tunes by relevant composers of the history of jazz music.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
April 11th
Performing:
Mauro Cottone trio
Martí Mitjavila – clarinet
Martin Verde – guitar
Mauro Cottone – double bass
The trio is formed by three well known names of the Amsterdam jazz scene. They all graduated in Amsterdam Conservatory and they now teach and play in jazz clubs and festivals around Europe. In this intimate ensemble they explore the vast repertoire of the American song book, making a selection of the most beautiful and less known jazz songs. The sound and the arrangements of the trio are inspired by musicians like Don Byas, Oscar Pettiford and Ahmad Jamal
Music starts at 18:00
April 18th
Performing:
Martí Mitjavila Trio
Martí Mitjavila – Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
Simon Osuna – double bass
David Puime – Drums
Rooted in the jazz tradition, this chord-less clarinet trio presents original compositions and explores lesser-known material from the American Songbook with a modern and personal approach. The band has been regularly performing for over 5 years, the musical connection and trust with each other allows for abundant musical freedom and makes every performance an adventure.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
April 25th
Performing:
TRA!
Emilio Maggiore – Guitar
Giuseppe Bord
asco – Bass
Amir Segev – Drums
TRA! started off as a Brazilian jazz band.
Their first inspiration was João Donato’s trio recordings from the 60’s.
After playing together for a few months their sound started to develop, adding influences from all kinds of genres (the bassist and the drummer studied both Latin and Jazz, while the guitarist is specializing in Ottoman and Hindustani music).
Now the band is bent on exploring musical boundaries and making a synthesis of all the music that they love. In just three years of activity they already played in numerous venues across the Netherlands and recorded numeroussessions, both as a trio and in collaboration with other musicians.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
May 2nd
Performing:
Thomas Streutgers – Tenor Saxophone
Nick van den Bos – piano
Rico de Jeer – Double Bass
Maarten Kruijswijk – Drums
The Tommy Tornado Jazz Quartet brings a swinging mix of jazz, blues and jive from the fifties and sixties of the last century. The band is inspired by tenor saxophone legends such as Dexter Gordon, Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt and others. It results in an energetic and soulful performance.
Thomas Streutgers is a well-known saxophonist who won the prestigious Big Boss Jazz Award in 1997 for his virtuoso playing and big sound. He has collaborated with many different artists and bands, both in the Netherlands and abroad. He has toured with Postmen, Rude Rich & The Highnotes, JZZZZZP, The Busquitos and Western Standard Time Orchestra, among others. He is known for his versatility and his ability to adapt to different styles and genres.
The quartet also consists of veterans Nick van den Bos on piano, Rico de Jeer on double bass and Maarten Kruijswijk on drums.
Music starts at 18:00
May 9th
Performing:
Ádám Széky
Tamas Jurisits
Ben Red
Ádám Széky. Graduating with a degree in Jazz Bass from Kodolanyi János University in Hungary, Ádám’s journey has taken him from the vibrant music scene of his homeland to the bustling streets of Amsterdam, where his passion for music continues. With a rich history of performing in various bands and live concerts, Ádám brings a wealth of experience to Adam’s Family’s sound. Tamas Jurisits enriches the ensemble with his soul-stirring melodies and intricate guitar work. Currently refining his craft at Codarts University in Rotterdam, Tamas’s exploration of jazz guitar infuses each composition with a unique flavor, weaving tales through the strings of his instrument. His journey through music adds depth and dimension to Adam’s Family’s sonic landscape. Ben Red completes the trio with his captivating vocals, transporting audiences with every note. A fellow student at Codarts University, Ben’s training as a jazz singer imbues each performance with raw emotion and unparalleled expression. His voice, a beacon of authenticity and passion, guides listeners through realms both familiar and undiscovered, leaving an indelible mark on every song. Music starts at 18:00
May 16th
Performing:
Vintage Jazz Soul Quartet
• Joppe de Vree – Bass & Vocals
• Bouke Bijlsma – Guitar & Vocals
• Emile van Pelt – Piano & Vocals
• Pieter van Houte – Saxophone & Vocals
Meet the Vintage Jazz & Soul Quartet. Four stellar musicians with their roots in early jazz, r&b and soul music; all mastering their instruments and all singing. This quartet enjoys playing the songs that made people party, relax, dance and sing along in the good old days. And still do today.
Featuring Vintage Jazz Soul Quartet, playing in Vintage Swinge style.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
May 23rd
Performing:
Corinna & The Cosmopolitans
• Corinna – Vocals
• Sven Schuster – Bass
• Mark van der Feen – Piano & Vocals
• Franc auf Dem Brinke – Drums
Corinna & The Cosmopolitans was formed around self-proclaimed cosmopolitan and diva Corinna Kramer. Her Cosmopolitans are true men of the world who are at home in a wide range of styles and genres from around the globe. Jazz, pop, blues, bossa nova, tango, other South American styles, you name it.
- Mark van der Feen – an amazing and much sought-after jazz pianist. Being inspired by many different styles and genres from a very young age, he is active in various bands, from big band to jazz quartet. He likes to combine jazz and classical piano in solo concerts.
- Sven Schuster – An enormous amount of energy and creativity is pressed in a miraculous but always natural and atmospheric mixture of power jazz, blues, latin and funk. In the tunes where he uses his bow, Schuster paints subtle line patterns full of sepia melancholy, that give you goosebumps while listening
- Franc auf Dem Brinke: As a drummer & percussionist, he had been involved in a great variety of musical projects, bands, concert tours, etc. He collaborates with Toon Roos, Deborah J. Carter, Rick Margitza, Humphrey Campbell, Karel Boehlee, Maria Mendes, Chris Hinze, Jules van Hessen, Bob Zimmerman, Roeland Duijne, Rieh Tenaka.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
May 30th
Performing:
Olaf Zwetsloot – Alto saxophone
Peter Bjørnhild – Double Bass
Daniel de Moraes – Guitar
Music starts at 18:00
May 30th
Performing:
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
June 6th
Performing:
Joan Fort, a Spanish jazz guitarist and composer currently based in Amsterdam.
The trio will perform a musical concert that blends jazz with the characteristic swing and groove of the genre, combining original compositions of mine and tunes by relevant composers of the history of jazz music.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
June 13th
Performing: Dimitrios piano trio
Dirk Balthaus: piano
Sven Schuster: bass
Dimitrios Kosmidis drums
Sven Schuster is a German Double Bass player who is living in Amsterdam. After his bass studies in Graz [Austria] and Amsterdam Sven became a professional musician and stayed in Amsterdam. Schuster is well known in the Netherlands as a reliable Jazz Bass player.
Pianist Dirk Balthaus studied in Hilversum and is an active member of the Dutch Jazzscene for 35 years. He has been involved in ca. 40 Cd productions. As a member of the Millennium Jazz Orchestra he shared the stage with some great players like Benny Golson, Lee Konitz and many others.
Pianist Dirk Balthaus let us hear the difference between making music and let music happen… His story-telling is remarkable. – Jazzflits
Dimitrios Kosmidis: In 2012 he completed his Bachelor studies at the Conservatory in Maastricht, studying with Arnoud Gerritse and Ron van Stratum. In 2014 he completed his Master studies next to Stephane Galland and Dre Pallemaerts.
In a playful way, the Trio will present a fine and entertaining selection of standards and Jazz Classics. Tunes from Broadway composers like Jerome Kern, compositions from Jazz Giants like Thelonius Monk and Horace Silver and also some groovy stuff.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
June 20th
Performing: A Jazz Trio
Ernesto Montenegro: Trumpet
Ton Felices: Double Bass
David Puime: Drums
Ernesto Montenegro brings intimate, west coast Jazz sound to Manhattan Lounge Bar!
The trio is specialized in creating a captivatin and intimate atmosphere through their jazz performances. Their repertoire includes a mix of Jazz standards and West Coast Jazz (Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan).
Come to Manhattan Lounge Bar and enjoy this vibrant musical scene.
Music starts at 18:00
June 27th
Performing: Chieko Donker Duyvis Ensemble.
Enjoy the night of Brazilian Jazz with the cellist, vocalist and composer Chieko Donker from Amsterdam with Brazilian/Japanese roots.
Inspired by classical music, Brazilian, jazz and Latin American music, her trio creates a unique sound world with adventurous improvisations.
She has toured Europe, Mexico and Korea as a soloist and with her ensembles, was invited to sing and play her compositions several times at Concertgebouw and received rave reviews for her performance at Podium Witteman and various festivals: “With her exceptionally warm sound, Chieko brings exactly what we need now: the most beautiful music by a new generation of talented musicians” – Grachtenfestival.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
July 4th
Performing: Witmer Trio
Cajan Witmer – piano
Han Slinger – Double Bass
Maarten Kruijswijk – Drums
Cajan Witmer’s trio, with double bassist Han Slinger and drummer Maarten Kruijswijk. This trio has been around for more than 25 years and plays a repertoire of Jazz, latin, groovy jazz and pop songs. Swinging music with a sense of style. The arrangements are authentic and surprising. Pianist Cajan Witmer tells a clear story. Together with bassist Han Slinger and drummer Maarten Kruijswijk, a refined whole is formed. Accessible and original.
Witmer Trio recorded 6 CDs: Doño, The Shampoo, Col Legno and Rapsodia and Azul, Intimate Soul and recently Cuban Fantasy.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
July 11th
Performing: Coos
More information coming soon
More information coming soon
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
July 18th
Performing:
Olaf Zwetsloot – Alto saxophone
Cord Heineking – Double Bass
Durk Hijma – Guitar
Music starts at 18:00
July 25th
Performing:
Vintage Jazz Soul Quartet
• Joppe de Vree – Bass & Vocals
• Bouke Bijlsma – Guitar & Vocals
• Emile van Pelt – Piano & Vocals
• Pieter van Houte – Saxophone & Vocals
Meet the Vintage Jazz & Soul Quartet. Four stellar musicians with their roots in early jazz, r&b and soul music; all mastering their instruments and all singing. This quartet enjoys playing the songs that made people party, relax, dance and sing along in the good old days. And still do today.
Featuring Vintage Jazz Soul Quartet, playing in Vintage Swinge style.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
August 1st
Performing:
Ron Cha Trio
• Ron Cha – Keyboard
• Lucas Santana – Saxophone
• Tijs Klassen – Bass
The Ron Cha Trio brings a special blend of Traditional Jazz as well as influences of Rnb and Soul. The trio has unique arrangements of jazz standards and shares a mutual love for improvisation and musical spontaneity.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
August 8th
Performing:
Ian Cleaver
Trumpeter Ian Cleaver is one of the greatest promises coming out of the European jazz scene. Born and raised in Amsterdam, he started improvising at a young age. Working professionally since the age of 16, he performed with various small / big bands around the world with the likes of Han Bennink, Reginald Workman, Jorge Rossy, George Coleman, John Engels, Dick Oatts, Ben van Gelder, Jesse van Ruller, Jason Marsalis a.o.
Graduated from both Conservatorium van Amsterdam (BA) and Manhattan School of Music (MA), where he studied with the likes of Buster Williams and Jon Faddis. Cleaver is currently residing in New York City and plays around frequently. Already present on many albums as a sideman, Cleaver co-led his first release of “Volume 1” (Dox Records) together with saxofonist Gideon Tazelaar in Spring 2021 (feat. Jorge Rossy on drums). In 2022 “ZILT feat. Jasper Blom & Ian Cleaver” (Just Listen Records) was released.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
August 15th
Performing:
Nitin Parree Trio
- Nitin Parree – Drum
- Ben Fitzpatrick – Tenor saxophone
- Philip Lewin – Contrabass
Jazz music of the 60’s. Names such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Joe Henderson. This time period is for Nitin Parree (1996) one of the most interesting and revolutionary in jazz history. Here all the earlier jazz styles came together and formed what is known as post- bop: hard-bop with free-jazz elements and a lot of individualism.
This period of time is where Nitin Parree takes his inspiration from and that got him into jazz music in the first place. Striving for the balance between swing and free-jazz elements is what is most interesting to him.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
August 22nd
Performing:
Joan Fort, a Spanish jazz guitarist and composer currently based in Amsterdam.
The trio will perform a musical concert that blends jazz with the characteristic swing and groove of the genre, combining original compositions of mine and tunes by relevant composers of the history of jazz music.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
August 29th
Performing:
Heran trio
Eran Har Even: guitarist
Omer Govreen: bass
Wouter Kühne: drums
Eran is one of the most active figures of the Dutch jazz scene, recording and performing with some of the finest jazz musicians on the local and international circuits.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
September 5th
Performing: Chieko Donker Duyvis Ensemble.
Enjoy the night of Brazilian Jazz with the cellist, vocalist and composer Chieko Donker from Amsterdam with Brazilian/Japanese roots.
Inspired by classical music, Brazilian, jazz and Latin American music, her trio creates a unique sound world with adventurous improvisations.
She has toured Europe, Mexico and Korea as a soloist and with her ensembles, was invited to sing and play her compositions several times at Concertgebouw and received rave reviews for her performance at Podium Witteman and various festivals: “With her exceptionally warm sound, Chieko brings exactly what we need now: the most beautiful music by a new generation of talented musicians” – Grachtenfestival.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
September 12th
Performing: The Fours
- Leslie Lopez – Bass
- Olaf Keus – Drums
- Jeen Rabs – Electric guitar
- Raya Hadzhieva – Trumpet/Flugelhorn
- Tycho Burgerhoff – percussion
“The Fours” boasts a lineup of exceptionally talented individuals, each contributing their unique flair to the group’s dynamic sound.
Founder Leslie Lopez expertly handles the bass, infusing each note with passion and precision.
Co-founder Olaf Keus sets the beat on drums, skillfully guiding the band’s rhythmic direction.
Jeen Rabs, another co-founder, dazzles on electric guitar, lending a melodic and vibrant touch to their music.
Raya Hadzieva showcases his mastery of the trompet and flugelhorn, weaving enchanting melodies into the band’s sonic tapestry.
Lastly, Tycho Burgerhoff expertly handles the congas and percussion, adding depth and texture to their captivating performances.
Join us after work for an evening of live music, food and drinks.
Music starts at 18:00
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