BIRDsessions are back: our weekly musical playground where musicians, vocalists, producers, poets, dancers and music lovers come together. No two nights are ever the same, but the ingredients always are: good music, unexpected encounters, spontaneous jams and that unmistakable BIRD vibe.

A new season also means a new host. This autumn, trombonist Lezaam Beets takes over the Autumn Residency. He’s no stranger to BIRD: Lezaam has been a regular at BIRDsessions for years and also took the stage with us this year as part of The Nest. Now, it’s time for his next chapter.

Lezaam moved to Amsterdam in 2021 to study at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and has been building an impressive CV ever since. He has played with New Cool Collective, the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw and the Dutch Youth Jazz Orchestra, and has brought his own music to stages including Super-Sonic Jazz Festival and North Sea Jazz. His playing is all about space, connection and personal growth.

He brings that same vision to his residency.

His goal? To make BIRDsessions more than just a jam session. A creative hub where musicians, singers, rappers, poets, dancers and other creatives meet, exchange ideas and spark new collaborations. A place where Rotterdam and Amsterdam come together, experienced players connect with conservatory students, and musicians end up on stage together who might otherwise never have crossed paths.

Every week, Lezaam gives the night a new theme, puts together a new band and hosts the jam. Expect new faces, unexpected combinations and, above all, plenty of space to make music together.

This week: BRAZILIAN AFFAIR

Everyone is welcome to join the jam. Bring your instrument, step onto the stage and show us what your musical world has to offer.

Band:

• Lezaam Beets – Trombone
• Lydia – Vocals
• Anton – Keys
• Sebastian – Bass
• Diego – Drums

We can’t wait to see everyone again. New season, new energy. See you at BIRD!