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.

Mehmet Polat Quartet

Last concert: Sunday 18 October 2026

How beautiful music can be: this was an incredible concert by the virtuoso oud player and composer Mehmet Polat. He came with his quartet to present music from his latest albums. Bringing together outstanding jazz musicians, Polat creates an innovative musical language that bridges traditions from East and West. His original compositions combine lyrical melodies, adventurous improvisations, and infectious grooves, moving effortlessly between familiar rhythms and intricate odd time signatures. The quartet features: Mehmet Polat – oud, compositions, Franz von Chossy – piano, Daniel van Huffelen – double bass. Drummer Jeroen Batterink (knee injury) was replaced by brilliant Italian drummer Francesco Parsi.

If you missed this concert, you can see and listen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlSyaffVJLk

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ALL EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Continuity quartet

    Sunday 15 November 2026

    Great jazz quartet with Mischa van der Wekken on saxophones and flute, Jens Larson on guitar

    15.00-17.00, door open at 14.30 hours

  • Deborah Carter quintet

    Sunday 13 December 2026

    It’s an honor to welcome Deborah and band in the Greene Room

    15.00-17.00, door open at 14.30 hours

  • Klezmokum, Burton Greene revival band

    Sunday 17 January 2027

    Our own house band coming again to honor Burton with some of his tunes and new recent tunes

    15.00-17.00, door open at 14.30 hours

  • Simone Honijk Sextet + Igor Ambrosin Trio

    Sunday 21 February 2027

    We start with the trio of pianist Igor Ambrosin, follewed by the sextet of singer Simone Honijk with filmmusic composed by Johnny Mandel

    14.30-17.00, door open at 14.00 hours

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Workshops at the Greene Room

At the Greene Room, jazz enthusiasts can take part in inspiring workshops led by Veen Jazz Expressions and renowned Dutch trumpeter and educator Loet van der Lee. These workshops are designed for musicians of all levels who want to develop their jazz skills, improve their improvisation, and enjoy making music together in a welcoming and creative environment. Veen Jazz Expressions has been organizing jazz workshops for amateur and semi-professional musicians for many years, offering hands-on learning, ensemble playing, and expert musical guidance.

Interested in joining a workshop or learning more about the program? Visit the Veen Jazz website for upcoming dates, workshop details, and registration information:

Veen Jazz Workshops
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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.

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