Gary Bartz

Event

When:
Sat, 8. November 2025
Category:
Live Music in Rotterdam
Gary Bartz

Description

A living jazz legend returns to Rotterdam

Saxophonist Gary Bartz, a towering figure in American jazz for over fifty years, takes the stage at BIRD this November. Known for his collaborations with Miles Davis, Art Blakey and McCoy Tyner, Bartz’s roots lie in the bebop tradition of Charlie Parker and Jackie McLean—but his artistry transcends any single genre.

In the 1970s, Bartz’s group Ntu Troop explored new sonic frontiers by fusing African rhythms with bop, free jazz and rock. Albums like I’ve Known Rivers And Other Bodies became spiritual jazz classics. To this day, Bartz continues to innovate, blending styles from avant-garde to funk, swing and gospel into a cohesive, boundary-defying sound. Wayne Shorter once called him “our Beethoven”—a title fitting for this endlessly imaginative musical force.

📍 Where: BIRD, Rotterdam
📅 When: Saturday 8 November 2025
🕣 Time: 20:30
🎟️ Tickets: €27 (incl. €3 service fee)
💺 Seating: Unreserved seated concert

Venue

Location:
LantarenVenster
Street:
Otto Reuchlinweg 996
Postcode:
3072 MD
City:
Rotterdam

Description

LantarenVenster, located at Otto Reuchlinweg 996, is one of Rotterdam's premier venues for music and film. The cultural hub offers an intimate setting for experiencing live performances across genres.

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