Klezmokum Foundation
& Greene Room
The Klezmokum Foundation was established in 2006 by American jazz pianist Burton Greene.
In the years that followed, many concerts were organized with the support of the Jewish Maror Funds. In June 2021, Burton passed away at the age of 84, and it was his express wish that the foundation continue its musical activities in his spirit. To that end, the foundation’s name and statutes have been amended, and a new location has been rented at Elementenstraat 16 in Amsterdam-West, where Burton’s memory can be kept alive through exhibitions, workshops, living room concerts, and guest performances.
22 Juni 2025
JAMSESSION & WORKSHOP
On Sunday afternoon, June 22, there will be a performance by the jazz workshop led by saxophonist Ruud Bergamin. The workshop will take place during the Pentecost weekend (June 6–9) in Sint Geertruid, Limburg, with 12 amateur jazz musicians. They will rehearse various jazz pieces, which will be performed on the 22nd in the Greene Room. Ruud Bergamin is a highly experienced workshop leader, as well as a bandleader, composer, and arranger. Together with organizer Ben van Veen, who also participates as a musician, they have been running numerous workshops since 2006, see www.veenjazzexpressions.nl
After the performance, there will be a jam session led by Ruud, where attending musicians can join in on selected pieces. Admission is free for both the concert and the jam session; a suitable donation for your bowl of soup and drink is appreciated.
14.00 till 18.00 hours, doors open at 13.45.
Elementenstraat 16 Amsterdam-West
Elementenstraat is a side street of Transformatorweg in Sloterdijk. Parking is free after 7:00 PM and also on weekends.
The building can be reached by bus 22, stop Contactweg and take second street to the right,
or by metro lines 50-51, stop Isolatorweg and take the right exit, turn left at Rataplan, and then take the first right.