

Super-Sonic Jazz
Talent development platform Super-Sonic Jazz was founded in 2016 in Amsterdam as a series of concerts and club nights at the iconic Paradiso venue to provide a stage for the new wave of contemporary jazz musicians. A little later an annual festival and the launch of the independent record label called Super-Sonic Jazz Records followed.
With experimental programming that blends traditional jazz with contemporary genres such as hip-hop, neo-soul, R&B and electronic music, Super-Sonic Jazz pushes the boundaries of what jazz culture means to listeners, enthusiasts and artists alike.
About us
Super-Sonic Jazz is an Amsterdam-based non-profit platform for exciting artists who move within the universe of jazz. We release music on our independent record label, and in collaboration with Paradiso, we organize concerts, jams, and the annual Super-Sonic Jazz Festival.
Festival
Since 2017, the Super-Sonic Jazz Festival has been a prominent fixture in Amsterdam's cultural landscape, offering a diverse lineup of groundbreaking Dutch and international acts. Held across various venues in Amsterdam, including historic churches, our festival provides a unique platform for intimate performances and uninhibited improvisation, bridging the gap between global and local talent.
Past editions of the festival have featured electrifying performances by renowned artists such as Ezra Collective, Kiefer, Bilal, 30/70, MonoNeon, and KOKOROKO, captivating audiences with their boundary-pushing music.

Aftermovie Super-Sonic Jazz Festival 2025
Super-Sonic Jam
Launched in March 2024, the Super-Sonic Jam is a monthly gathering at Skatecafe in Amsterdam Noord, fostering a vibrant community of musicians and music enthusiasts. Featuring live performances, jam sessions, and networking opportunities, this inclusive event serves as a hub for artistic experimentation and collaboration. Curated by experienced drummer Emmanuel 'Els di Incredible' Afriyie, the Super-Sonic Jam offers a unique space for musicians to showcase their talents, connect with industry professionals, and cultivate new musical projects in an interactive setting.



Label
Super-Sonic Jazz Records operates as a non-profit label committed to spotlighting music from Dutch and international artists. Centered on physical releases, we strive to offer emerging Dutch talents a platform for their music and help them amplify their presence within the jazz community. By investing in these artists this early in their careers, we cultivate ongoing promotion and celebrate the vibrant Dutch music scene.
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Upcoming events
We 2 Jul
Super-Sonic Showcase Fest: Celebrate Your Locals
Moved to July 3
Postponed
Th 3 Jul
Super-Sonic Showcase Fest: Celebrate Your Locals
Emerging talent expanding the boundaries of jazz, soul, funk, and hip-hop
19:00
Th 10 Jul
Lady Wray
Soul singer with a dash of R&B and hiphop / Tolhuistuin
20:30
Sa 6 Sep
DON WEST
Coastal soul from Sydney, Australia / Tolhuistuin
Sold out
Su 7 Sep
DON WEST
Coastal soul from Sydney, Australia / Bitterzoet
20:30
Mo 15 Sep
Mulatu Astatke
Grandmaster of the Ethio-jazz
20:30
Tu 16 Sep
Surprise Chef
Moody shades of instrumental jazz-funk / Tolhuistuin
19:30
Tu 23 Sep
Mereba
Alternative r&b, soul and jazz singer / Tolhuistuin
20:30
Fr 26 Sep
Move 78
A blend of improvised jazz and drum-heavy hip-hop
19:30
Su 28 Sep
The Soulful Sessions
An evening for soul lovers
19:30
Sa 4 Oct
Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw & Brandee Younger
Part of Big Sounds Amsterdam / Tolhuistuin
20:30
Sa 11 Oct
Cymande
Seventies British funk group returns with a new album
19:30
Mo 20 Oct
ganavya
A Soulful Fusion of Spiritual Jazz and South Asian Devotional Music / De Duif
20:30
Tu 21 Oct
Durand Bernarr
Soul singer with r&b, hiphop and gospel influences / Tolhuistuin
Sold out
Th 23 Oct
Ruthven
Mix of r&b, future-funk and pop
19:30
Tu 28 Oct
Joe Armon-Jones
Keysplayer of Ezra Collective with a new album / Tolhuistuin
20:00
Tu 11 Nov
Nate Smith - 19:15
American jazzdrummer / Tolhuistuin
19:15
Tu 11 Nov
Nate Smith - 21:30
American jazzdrummer / Tolhuistuin
Sold out
Su 16 Nov
Hope Tala
Singer-songwriter with fusion of bossa nova, R&B and soul / Tolhuistuin
19:30
Tu 2 Dec
Venna
London saxophonist blending jazz and hip-hop
20:30
Su 7 Dec
Yoràn Vroom Group of Friends
Afro-diasporic jazz explosion led by a virtuosic drummer
14:30
Tu 9 Dec
Cautious Clay
Lo-fi electronic pop combined with R&B / Tolhuistuin
20:30