THE SOUL OF AMSTERDAM

Lizz Wright is one of the most beloved voices in modern jazz and soul. With her warm, deep voice and strong connection to gospel, folk, and blues, she has captivated audiences worldwide for over twenty years. Her music exudes warmth, tranquility, and emotional depth, always fueled by a strong sense of community and spirituality. Raised in Georgia as a preacher's daughter, her musical journey began in church. Her debut album, Salt (2003), debuted at #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and established her reputation internationally. Since then, she has built an impressive oeuvre with several acclaimed albums and collaborations.

In 2024, her latest album, Shadow, was released, on which Wright presents her most personal work to date. Intimate songs about love, loss, and healing, with subtle arrangements and a pure, timeless sound. Live, Lizz Wright guarantees a deep, soulful experience that resonates long after.

Tickets and more information are available via https://www.dedoelen.nl/nl/agenda/lizz-wright-59hj and https://bird-rotterdam.nl/event/lizz-wright-24-10-26/

The Bill Stewart Trio, featuring double bassist Larry Grenadier, saxophonist Walter Smith III, and of course the band's namesake on drums, is an absolutely top-notch jazz combo. Bill Stewart has been a highly sought-after drummer for over thirty years. The New York Times praised his ability to "make a good band sound inexplicably better." He has played with John Scofield, Pat Metheny, and Maceo Parker, among others. Bassist Larry Grenadier, in turn, was praised as "highly intuitive" and worked for decades with Brad Mehldau, Paul Motian, and Pat Metheny. Tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III developed under the tutelage of greats like Roy Haynes, Terence Blanchard, and Christian McBride. On their album, "Band Menu," they demonstrate a pared-down, melodically rich approach without chordal instruments. And that gives drummer Stewart plenty of room. This trio demonstrates why they sold out two weeks at New York's legendary Village Vanguard.

Tickets and more information are available via https://www.tivolivredenburg.nl/agenda/93917219/bill-stewart-trio-01-11-2026