A spectacular evening of French jazz Hans van der Heide, producer
Hans van der Heide, producer
November 14, 2026
The Royal Jazz Evening is being held for the 16th year. The event has become a beloved annualhighlight, always sold out, and is certainly of cultural significance to the entire region.
The goal of Vorstelijke Jazz is clear: to keep classic jazz—Classic Jazz, as it was played by the legendary jazz heroes of yesteryear—alive
In the 1930s and 1940s, racial discrimination in the U.S. led many leading jazz musicians to come to France, where they were welcomed with open arms. France, especially Paris, became a jazz paradise with many big bands, jazz cafés, studios, and jazz clubs—of which the Caveau de La Huchette is still an example today.
Enjoy this16th edition of a unique jazz evening paying tribute to Stéphane Grappelli, Django Reinhardt, the Hot Club de France, Michel Legrand, Sidney Bechet, and others. Fantastic music performed by Peter Beets’ New Jazz Orchestra, Svihttps://vorstelijkejazz.nl/sven_figee/en Figee, Julia Philippens, Stochelo Rosenberg, and Peter Beets. . –>
Sven Figee
»Sven Figee is a Dutch musician, composer, and producer best known for his virtuoso playing on the Hammond organ. He combines influences from jazz, soul, blues, and rock and became known to a wide audience as the leader of the house band on the TV show *De Wereld Draait Door*. –>
Peter Beets
Peter Beets is one of the world’s most virtuosic jazz pianists.He has a devoted international following and is a member of the Concertgebouw Jazz Orchestra.
He also composes music for his own, now well-known, Peter Beets New Jazz Orchestra. . –>
Julia Philippens
to become one of the Netherlands' top jazz violinists, with a distinctive presence as a composer and arranger. . –>
Stochelo Rosenberg
Stochelo Rosenberg is considered one of the very best guitarists of all time. With his virtuoso technique and lyrical improvisations, Stochelo is regarded as a particularly influential musician in the contemporary international jazz scene. . –>
The Jazz-O-Matic band will perform starting at 7:15 p.m. and during the intermission. The Jazz-O-Matic bandhas been a staple of the European classic jazz scene for over 40 years. The band has performed at many national and international festivals with its unique combination of instruments, including cornet, bass saxophone, piano, and banjo. Thanks to its distinctive sound, the band seems much larger than it actually is, earning it the nickname “The World’s Smallest Big Band.” Its repertoire includes jazz pieces and evergreens from the period 1915–1940. –>
Lineup:
Peter Ivan: Cornet
Tom Stuip: Banjo
Leo van Oostrom: Bass Saxophone
Hans de Bruijn: Piano
The Royal Jazz Evening is made possible in part by
, Heleen Mendl-Schrama, Hans Coffeng, and many other sponsors
