KringSessions: Digging with the Amsterdam Cat's

Because of the world-famous jazz programs at the Dutch conservatories, young cats from every corner of the globe touch down in the Netherlands. And for decades, every Wednesday night they’ve been hittin’ up Sociëteit de Kring — a 100-year-old arts and culture clubhouse right off Leidseplein in Amsterdam.

This scene is alive and cookin’, anchored by Benjamin Herman (the Netherlands’ most legendary alto sax), Timothy Banchet (piano), and their friends, who dig deep into the freshest jazz grooves.

The Kring Sessions channel drops snapshots from the sets and the late-night jam hangouts, spotlighting the most fire talents of their generation.

📅 Wednesdays kick off at 21:30
📍 Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 7-9 (first floor!)
🎟️ Free entry for musicians

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Full registration of the jamsession from 4 december 2025 at Sociëteit de Kring, Amsterdam #jazz

Timothy Banchet trio, feat. Ori Jacobson, for more see the full registration of the concert

Full registration of the Jamsession at Sociëteit de Kring, November 26 2025

Concert registration of Timothy Banchet trio, feat. Ori Jacobson November 26 2025

Benjamin Herman quartet, set registration from 19 November 2025.

Gidon Tazelaar "Giant Steps" by John Coltrane (1960)

Gideon Tazelaar plays "Cherokee" by Ray Noble (1983)

Gideon Tazelaar playing "Some other blues" from John Coltrane (1961)

Timothy Banchet trio, feat. Sean Payne live concert at the Kringsessions 12 november 2025

Full Jamsessions from November 5th 2025 with all these incredible Amsterdam Cat's. Follow for more

Set-registration from November 5th 2025 Jasper van Damme quartet, feat. Durk Hijma

Beautifully! Gideon Tazelaar Quaret October 15th 2025

Concert registration Timothy Banchet Trio, feat. Dwayne Clemons Oct 8th 2025

Kringsessions concert of the Gideon Tazelaar Quaret October 15th 2025

Timothy Banchet trio feat. Dwayne Clemons: "Pennies from Heaven" by Arthus Johnston (1936)

The after midnight Kringsession. Please subscribe, so we can live stream these Amsterdam Cats!

Timothy Banchet trio feat. Dwayne Clemons: "Just You, Just Me" by Jesse Greer (1929)

Veerle van der Wal quartet: “Ronnie’s Tune” by Lee Konitz (1954)

Taylor Burgess quintet:" What Is This Thing Called Love" by Cole Porter (1929)

Chris Muller Big Band with: "Ballad For a Friend"" by Peter Herbolzheimer (1993)

Chris Muller Big Band with: "Brainfreeze" by Chris Muller (2025)

Chris Muller Big Band with: "Girl Talk" by Neal Hefti (1965)

Taylor Burgess quintet: " If You Could See Me Now" by Tadd Dameron (1946)

Taylor Burgess quintet: "Dindi" by Antonio Carlos Jobim (1959)

Chris Muller Big Band with: "Running Around" by Chris Muller (2025)

Chris Muller Big Band: "Just Like That" by Peter Herbolzheimer (1938)

Timothy Banchet trio feat: Simon Rigter and Gidon Nunes Vaz: "Second Balcony Jump" by Eckstine 1962

Timothy Banchet trio feat: Simon Rigter & Gidon Nunes Vaz: "Embraceable You" George Gershwin 1930

Timothy Banchet trio feat: Simon Rigter and Gidon Nunes Vaz: "I'll Remember April" Gene Paul 1941