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. It was his express wish that the foundation continue its musical activities in his spirit. To honor that wish, the foundation’s name and statutes have been amended, and a new location has been rented at Elementenstraat 16 in Amsterdam-West. Here, Burton’s memory is kept alive through exhibitions, workshops, living room concerts, and guest performances.
The foundation is, by nature, non-commercial: we do not sell tickets or charge entrance fees. Instead, visitors are kindly asked to make an appropriate donation for the music and refreshments so that the costs of each concert can be covered. You can also donate using the form at the bottom of this site.
Baztidos +
Martin Wirén
30 November 2025
Baztidos, a jazz ensemble of five musicians who create their own interpretation of world music by combining styles from the Balkans, Jamaica, Africa, and South America. They are known for their adventurous and culturally diverse sounds, emphasizing a surprising musical landscape in which different cultures come together. With Sam Ritchie on trumpet, Tim Kerssies on accordion, Harold Berghuis on guitar, Jasper de Beer on bass, and Roberto Haliffi on drums and percussion; they perform regularly at jazz café Alto.
The Swedish saxophonist Martin Wirén will give a solo performance. His new recordings have a fluent feeling and expressive harmonic structure, creating a wave of colorful sounds that takes the listener on an emotional journey. Ranging the saxophone from a low register to a high whistling sound in the upper register creates a combination and feeling of mountains swell as the deep sea. He will be accompanied in some pieces by Linde Tillmanns on the grand piano.
Doors open 14:00 - Vinyl’s by Rocky Marsiano (Dox records)
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Martin Wirén & Baztidos
Sunday 30 November 14:00 - 17:30
We start with a special opening act provided by the Swedish saxophone player Martin Wirén. After that the five-piece jazz ensemble Baztidos will take over. Their unique sound blends influences from the Balkans, Jamaica, Africa, and South America into a vibrant world-jazz fusion. Known for their adventurous and culturally diverse approach, they create a surprising musical journey where different traditions meet in fresh and unexpected ways.
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Klezmokum Revival Band
Sunday 21 December 14:30 - 17:00
Our house band Klezmokum returns to the stage. On September 20th they performed at the Klezmer Festival in the Bimhuis, organized by the Amsterdam Klezmer Band. Expect a mix of beloved classics from Burton Greene’s repertoire alongside exciting new compositions.
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Serenade To Silver & Scotch & Water
Sunday 22 February 2026 14.30-17.30
This five piece jazz band plays compositions of the great American jazz pianist and composer Horace Silver. He enriched the Hard Bop Jazz with many infectious and funky melodies.
Opening act: Scotch & Water jazz band
Elementenstraat 16 Amsterdam-West
Elementenstraat is a side street of Transformatorweg in Sloterdijk. After 7:00 PM and in the weekend parking is free.
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.