About

What to expect

The last Sunday Jamsession of the year is a Christmas jam session at Poppodium Phoenix.

Breda’s Small Town Big Band opens the evening, then the stage is open for jammers.

  • Full, energetic big band sound
  • Small Town Big Band is from Breda
  • Active since 1983
  • Led by Adri Kas; vocalist Lisette Spee
  • Classics of Count Basie and Duke Ellington
  • Plus latin, bossa nova, funk and Miles Davis
  • And music by Charles Mingus
  • Played King’s Day at Kasteelplein
  • Played Jazzin’Abt and Big Band Festival Lelystad
  • Session leader: Damiën van Gageldonk
  • He celebrates 20 years on saxophone
  • He volunteers in sound and tech at Phoenix
  • All levels, genres and ages welcome
  • Everyone welcome to jam or enjoy the atmosphere
  • A new session leader each week
  • Bring your own instrument or use theirs
  • Sunday menu from 18:00; check socials
  • Jamming until 23:00; venue open until 0:00
  • Photos by Tirtzah Bego

Line-up

Listen before you go

The Small Town Big Band - The Opener

TheSmallTownBigBand

Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.

Questions

When does Small Town Big Band + Last Jamsession Of The Year! | Hosted by Damiën van Gageldonk start and end?

Small Town Big Band + Last Jamsession Of The Year! | Hosted by Damiën van Gageldonk runs Sunday, 20 December 2026, 18:00 until 23:45.

Where is Small Town Big Band + Last Jamsession Of The Year! | Hosted by Damiën van Gageldonk?

Small Town Big Band + Last Jamsession Of The Year! | Hosted by Damiën van Gageldonk takes place at Poppodium Phoenix, Belcrumweg 60, Breda.

How much are tickets for Small Town Big Band + Last Jamsession Of The Year! | Hosted by Damiën van Gageldonk?

Small Town Big Band + Last Jamsession Of The Year! | Hosted by Damiën van Gageldonk is free to enter.

Who plays at Small Town Big Band + Last Jamsession Of The Year! | Hosted by Damiën van Gageldonk?

The line-up of Small Town Big Band + Last Jamsession Of The Year! | Hosted by Damiën van Gageldonk: Small Town Big Band.

How do I join the jam session?

After the Small Town Big Band performance, report to the session leader from 20:00.

Musicians of all levels, genres and ages are welcome.

You can play a cover or freestyle.

The session leader helps connect you with other musicians.

Bring your own instrument or use the venue’s instruments.

What instruments are available?

Poppodium Phoenix has pianos, keyboards, microphones, guitars, bass guitars, drum kits, percussion and a double bass. You can also bring your own instrument.

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Getting there

Poppodium Phoenix, Belcrumweg 60, 4815 HA Breda, Noord-Brabant, NL

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