KLEZMOKUM FOUNDATION
& GREENE ROOM
The Klezmokum Foundation was established in 2006 by American jazz pianist Burton Greene.
In the years that followed, many concerts were organized with the support of the Jewish Maror Funds. In June 2021, Burton passed away at the age of 84. It was his express wish that the foundation continue its musical activities in his spirit. To honor that wish, the foundation’s name and statutes have been amended, and a new location has been rented at Elementenstraat 16 in Amsterdam-West. Here, Burton’s memory is kept alive through exhibitions, workshops, living room concerts, and guest performances.
The foundation is, by nature, non-commercial: we do not sell tickets or charge entrance fees. Instead, visitors are kindly asked to make an appropriate donation for the music and refreshments so that the costs of each concert can be covered. You can also donate using the form at the bottom of this site.
SERENADE TO SILVER
Next concert: 22 Feb 2025
+ SCOTCH & WATER JAZZ BAND
On Sunday, 22 February at 14:30, the afternoon will open with the Scotch & Water Jazz Band. This nine-piece amateur jazz band, founded 15 years ago with band coach Ruud Bergamin, is based in Utrecht.
Their repertoire spans a wide range of jazzy and bluesy tunes, from swing to funk, and it’s always groovy.
At 15:30, Serenade to Silver, a quintet led by saxophonist Ruud Bergamin, will perform. This Rotterdam-based jazz group pays tribute to the music of legendary American pianist and composer Horace Silver.
The band consists of Arjan Stam on trumpet, Ruud Bergaminon tenor saxophone, Pieter van Santen on piano, Frans Bouwmeester on bass, and René Winter on drums.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Serenade To Silver + Scotch & Water
Sunday 22 February 2026 14.30-17.30
This five piece jazz band plays compositions of the great American jazz pianist and composer Horace Silver. He enriched the Hard Bop Jazz with many infectious and funky melodies.
Arjan Stam - trompet
Frans Bouwmeester - contrabas
Pieter van Santen - piano
René Winter - drums
Ruud Bergamin - tenorsaxofoonOpening act: Scotch & Water jazz band
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Michael Moore & Achim Kaufmann
Sunday 22 March 2026 14.30-17.00More info coming.
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Loet van der Lee Quintet + Duo Aviv Noam & Daniëlle Friedman
Sunday 19 April 2026 14.30-17.30
More info coming.
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EHBO Quartet
Sunday 17 May 2026 14.30-17.00
EHBO = Ernst Glerum + Han Bennink + Benjamin Herman + Oscan Jan Hoogland
Elementenstraat 16 Amsterdam-West
Elementenstraat is a side street of Transformatorweg in Sloterdijk. After 7:00 PM and in the weekend parking is free.
The building can be reached by bus 22, stop Contactweg and take second street to the right,
or by metro lines 50-51, stop Isolatorweg and take the right exit, turn left at Rataplan, and then take the first right.