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.
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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.
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.
There is no more space for talented artists to perform in Amsterdam. We shrink bands to a tiny size to play a tiny live session in the tiniest house next to Paradiso. ‘Cause what do you do when it’s impossible for music creatives to live and thrive in Amsterdam, when all space is taken up by greed and the cost of living goes up up up? You use every single little tiny space you’ve got, and shrink your dear musicians. Until the love for music in this city grows bigger than the greed that goes around, we need to find different ways to create space for musicians.'
Concerts
Throughout the year, Super-Sonic Jazz collaborates with Paradiso to curate a series of label concerts, featuring artists that align with our musical ethos. These concerts, promoted under the Super-Sonic Jazz banner, serve as immersive showcases of the diverse and dynamic world of jazz and improvisational music.
Upcoming events
Mo 4 Nov
Charlotte Day Wilson
Canadese zangeres combineert soul en r&b
Sold out
Fr 8 Nov
Kokoroko
Swinging jazz and Afrobeat from South-London
Sold out
Su 10 Nov
Kamasi Washington
Verplaatst naar 20 april
Postponed
We 13 Nov
Samora Pinderhughes · Super-Sonic Jazz Festival 2024
Engaged jazz, indie, R&B, and soul
20:30
Th 14 Nov
Brandee Younger & Sophye Soliveau · Super-Sonic Jazz Festival 2024
Two enchanting harpists
20:00
Fr 15 Nov
B. Cool-Aid, Gotts Street Park and more · Super-Sonic Jazz Festival 2024
Exciting artists who move within the universe of jazz
19:00
Fr 15 Nov
Friday Night · We Love Disco with Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers · Super-Sonic Jazz
Clubnight with live funk, gospel disco, jazz and boogie
23:59
Sa 16 Nov
Butcher Brown, Lakecia Benjamin, Emma-Jean Thackray and more · Super-Sonic Jazz Festival 2024
Exciting artists who move within the universe of jazz
19:00
Sa 16 Nov
Saturday Night · Higherlife Collective X Gallowstreet · Super-Sonic Jazz Festival 2024
Clubnight with live highlife, funk, disco, jazz and boogie
23:59
Su 17 Nov
Ripples · Super-Sonic Jazz Festival 2024
Afternoon program · musical spiritual journey
15:30
Su 17 Nov
Lander & Adriaan, Super-Sonic Jam and more · Super-Sonic Jazz Festival 2024
Evening program with a jam session and energetic closing act from Belgium
19:00
Fr 22 Nov
Ginge
Upcoming R&B and neo-soul artist
20:00
Sa 21 Dec
The Ibrahim Maalouf Electronic Experience
Genre-defying trumpeter
Waiting list
Tu 28 Jan
October London
Classic soul in a new jacket
Sold out
We 29 Jan
October London
Classic soul in a new jacket
Sold out
Tu 11 Feb
Contour
Songwriter and producer with an avant-garde vision of black music
20:30
Sa 15 Feb
Thee Sacred Souls
Promising retro soul trio from San Diego
Waiting list
Tu 18 Feb
Nubya Garcia
Tenor saxophonist from London
20:30
Fr 28 Feb
Tank and the Bangas – The Heart, The Mind, The Soul / Spoken Word Tour
Intimate spoken word-show by Tarriona 'Tank' Ball
20:30
Su 16 Mar
Jalen Ngonda
Infectious soul-pop
Waiting list
Fr 4 Apr
Ashley Henry
Award-winning jazz pianist
20:30
Mo 14 Apr
Rosie Lowe
Electronic soul filled with confidence
19:30
Su 20 Apr
Kamasi Washington
Saxophonist and hero in jazzscene
20:30
Sa 24 May
Alabaster DePlume
Jazz combined with spoken word
20:30