At the top of the list we received from Koen Graat is a name that will make many a jazz lover’s heart beat faster: saxophonist Chris Potter. The 55-year-old American is among the absolute best of contemporary jazz and has performed with all the greats on stages around the world. On May 24, 2026, with Matt Brewer on bass and Kendrick Scott on drums, he will play at the Markt in Den Bosch.

Four more names:

• the exciting trio around Finnish saxophonist Timo Lassy;

¯ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkQJuellgD8

• the Femke Mooren Quartet, melodic modern jazz with beautiful, contemporary improvisations

¯ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR602BP404U

• Liquid Sun Orchestra, an infectious blend of funky afrobeats, swinging soul and jazz

¯ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0NEkSPTD5c&list=RDE0NEkSPTD5c&index=1

• New Cool Collective Big Band, Benjamin Herman and his men need no further introduction

¯ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY_rlU2JOE0&list=RDNY_rlU2JOE0&start_radio=1