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.
QUARTET JOY SHECHTER
Next concert: June 14 2026
Joy Shechter is an Amsterdam-based pianist, blending elements of Jewish folk music, jazz and cinematic story-telling in his music. alongside his band, second naivety, he presents his debut record 'First Fruits' in Dec 2024 and is now bringing on stage material from his up and coming record. With Micheal Murray (alto saxophone), River Adomeit (bass) and Aviv Maya(drums).
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Quartet Joy Shechter
Sunday 14 June 2026 14.30-17.00
Klezmer-jazz quartet with great pianist Joy Shechter, know from the Klezmokum revival band
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Duke Ellıngton Project: Seven For Duke
Sunday 20 September 2026 14.30-17.00
Septet met zangeres
Marie van der Burg
o.l.v. saxofonist Ruud Bergamin -
Mehmet Polat quartet
Sunday 18 October 2026 14.30-17.00
Known from Bimhuis, the great ud player together with three great musicians
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.