Alain Delbrassine: alto sax
Fred Williaume: tenor sax
Jean Borlée: double bass
Bastien Dupont: drums

With drummer Bastien Dupont leading this quartet from Liège, Forin’One will play a mix of tunes from New-York and American contemporary jazz composers (Andrew Gould, John Scofield,…) and original compositions by members of the band. Although the quartet line-up (2 saxes but no piano/gtr) may seem rather unusual, it is precisely what makes this quartet sound so unique.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FKot6yZnM/

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Kreshen (vocals), Patrick Deltenre (guitar),
Fabrizio Erba (bass), Toto Poznantek (drums)

With her warm voice, Kreshen will pay tribute to some of the greatest singers and bands of the 70s and 80s, like Bill Withers, The Whispers, Sister Sledge, and Chic.
Kreshen will be surrounded by a crew of high-level musicians who will interpret with heart and art this fantastic repertoire of songs that made the bridge between soul and funk…

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0hqmEhPTZE&list=PLEhEHOg7QpzNOFPvjCkM4KRTM8zHrBo7q&index=6

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

FREE CONCERT

Léo Chupin - bass
Diego Paciotto - Piano
Achille Gabry - Drums
Sawa Murofushi - Vocals

Born into a musical family, she began classical training from an early age and studied Italian opera with William Matteuzzi and Renato Palumbo. After living in the USA, Europe, and Japan, she is now based in Brussels, studying jazz voice at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Drawing from her international background, she brings a unique color to every standard. This marks her debut performance at Music Village.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

FREE CONCERT

Guylain Domas (bass), Bastien Jeunieaux (guitar), Arnaud Cabay (drums)

The new Guylain Domas standards band is a jazz trio who want to explore jazz standards in a original way. Influenced by players like Kurt Rosenwinkel or Mike Moreno, they want to express their feelings with interactions and simplicity. After a lot of gigs together, Guylain Domas (bass) is very honored to play with Bastien Jeunieaux on guitar and Arnaud Cabay on drums. Let’s jam together afterwards !

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Tribute to Soul, Funk & Blues

Steve Maas : Vocal/Guitar
Tim Deblauwe : Drums
Eric Vandekerckhove : Bass
Jonas Maas : Guitar

Anyone who follows the Belgian music scene has certainly seen the name Steve Maas pass by, Steve is no longer unknown in the profession. As a guitarist singer he travels around Belgium and the surrounding area to share his passion with us,

Acoustic, solo, duo, full band……. genres such as Southern blues, folk, country, soul, funk, pop or you name it...

With Steve Maas around, it can't go wrong.

Over the years, Steve has played in various projects and is active in bands such as Stevie's Experience, Maas&Maas, Lady Blaxx

Steve's experienced, characterful voice in combination with the guitar provide the necessary feel and vibe for every project.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JxsL35hDiw&t=17s

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Harry Kanters (piano)
Peter Verhas (cl,sax)
Michael Varekamp  (tpt,vocal)
Harry Emmery (bass)
Erik Kooger (drums)

The Louis Armstrong Celebration Band brings a program and show in the spirit of Louis Armstrong's classic All Stars. This Dutch/Belgian band consists of nothing but celebrities who have built up a solid name in the European jazz world. They play without copying the original, but do focus on the repertoire that Uncle Satchmo played in the 1940s and 1950s.

This unique 'All Star' company takes the audience on a journey through time when jazz invariably had a high entertainment value. The music is alive and swinging and makes the character of Louis almost tangible. The humorous presentation and singing make attending a concert a real party!

TICKET: 23€ Members – No Members  25€

Electric Bass/Guitar/Vocal: René Calvin
Piano and keys: Todor Stefanov
Saxophone: Laurent Sprimont
Accordéon: Estelle Lannoy
Drums: Bruno Castellucci

The Afro-Brazilian composer and Bassist René Calvin offers music of arrogant Sweetness. His music has an intelligent soul as described by the American Jazz performer Richard Bona.Since 2018, after a long career alongside prestigious names as George Clinton, Isaac Hayes, Alicia Keys, Patricia Kaas and many others, René Calvin opens his Solo path with the Album " Brasil Pra Mim"with wich he 's touring the world, USA, Indonesia, Europe and recently Africa...The kemites diphtongs of Bahia transport you happily into a sublimation of the soul of Afro-Brazilian Jazz.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL6Ukjz50lM&t=293s

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Groove, energy and generosity

Lu Ca ( Keys & Guitar )
Patrick Deltenre ( Guitar )
Fabrizio Erba ( Bass )
Toto Poznantek ( Drums )

BEST OF The 70s & 80

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Sophia Hauseux Vocals
Pavel Cherniavskiy Piano
François Meulemans Doublebass
Danny Millan Drums

At this unique concert, we'll be paying tribute to one of jazz's greatest singer, pianist and composer, Nina Simone. Revisiting her work, we'll be playing her greatest songs.

Pavel Cherniavskiy will delight us playing on piano, on drums we have our unique Colombian drummer Danny Millan, Sophia Hauseux will sing Nina's songs with her beautiful voice, and on doublebass François Meulemans will make us travel to Nina's world.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

FREE CONCERT

Giacomo Tabacco, Guitar
Kuan, Piano
Grigoris Theodoridis, Double bass
Raphael Aurand, Drums

Tabacco’s music is an atmospheric blend of moody Northern European tones and the lively, rhythmic energy of his Mediterranean roots. Resulting in a soundscape marked by unpredictable rhythms and melodies that flow and dance along with a hypnotic pulse

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os2nJpKJIp0&list=OLAK5uy_kGNk0znYwCPSRF5RX5biKvpSPBMS-rYCs

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

FREE CONCERT

Guylain Domas (bass), Geoffrey Fiorese (piano), Elly Brouckmans (Saxophone) and Arnaud Cabay (drums)

This Band is giving a tribute to the one and only John Francis Anthony Pastorius the third aka Jaco. During his short life, he redefined the way to play the electric bass. He is one of the greatest and most influential musician of all time. He was influenced by all kind of genres from the jazz roots to funk and orchestral music. This night will be a remembrance to the great compositions of the master, a true legend. The band is composed by Guylain Domas on bass, Geoffrey Fiorese on piano, Elly Brouckmans on saxophone and Arnaud Cabay on drums.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Noah Nzuamo : Voice
Natacha Wuyts : Voice
Martin de Marneffe : Piano
Désiré Somé : Bass
Ben Tequi : Drums

Marvin Gay, the prince of Motown was an American  soul singer, songwriter and producer.
In the 1960s he is often considered one of the greatest singers of all time.
He help to shape the sound of Motown Label.

Noah Nzuamo is a great soul and gospel singer who can interpret and appropriate that kind of voice really well.
And Natacha Wuyts as we know her will bring the nice female voice with full power and full energy.

Martin de Marneffe and Desiré are the rythm sectio, they can stay on the tradition groove and they can go with  the flow but they brings some new harmonys and solos.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Natacha Wuyts: Vocals
Magy Tyson: Backing Vocals
Caroline Gonda : Backing Vocals
Manu Bonetti: Guitar
Igor Gehenot: Piano
Roméo Iannucci: Bass
Jerome Baudart: Drums

Aretha Louise Franklin, know as “The Queen of the Soul” or “Lady Soul” embodied the soul music of the United-States as well as Gospel, Funk, Rhythm&Blues and Jazz. Aretha Franklin, the Soul’s greatest singer ever equalled.

Tonight, this seven talented musiciens pay tribute to this amazing “Queen of Soul”!

This group composed of fabulous artists of the Belgian scene will make you relive the golden years of this great lady of music.

From classics like “Respect” or “Think” to covers of the Beatles and Rolling Stones, the program is eclectic and the emotion is electric.
Not to be missed!

TICKET: 23€ Members – No Members  25€

Charles Loos : piano
Victor Foulon : double bass
Fabio Zamagni : drums

Charles Loos, a well-known pianist, has always enjoyed playing with musicians from the younger generation.

This is once again the case here, as he is joined by Victor Foulon on double bass and Fabio Zamagni on drums.

Audiences can look forward to an inventive and festive jazz performance, featuring classic jazz standards, Brazilian rhythms, and even a French song or two, revisited especially for the occasion.

When maturity meets the passion of youth!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Mona Mio. - Vocals
Max Rosenberg - Vocals, guitar
Tommaso Zuffa - Vocals, guitar

3 voices join in harmony around some of the Fab Four’s greatest compositions!

Get ready to sing your heart out to legendary choruses, then let yourself be carried away by the sweet choirs and acoustic renditions of your favorite Beatles songs.

A surprising, fun and uplifting set!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Boogie Boy : vocals
Keys : Luca
Guitar : Patrick Deltenre
Bass : Fabrizio Erba
Drums : Toto Poznantek

Music has always been a guiding light in Boogie Boy's life. Every time he performs, Boogie Boy embraces crowds the world over. Whether in front of or in the middle of the audience, he sings with all his body and soul - “Soul” never stops!  Boogie Boy lives music to the full; his passion, joie de vivre and energy promise an unforgettable evening!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

FREE CONCERT

Pavlo Cherniavskyi - Piano,
Yaroslav Tovaryanskyi - Bass,
Louis Kubben - Drums

We're happy to present to you our project of contemporary jazz music with some authentic Ukrainian vibe. The idea of the project appeared during quarantine times but was growing with more experience and practice and keep being polished till this moment. We will be more than happy to see you and to play for you on our concert!

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

FREE CONCERT

Hervé Letor - sax / Giuseppe Majorino - piano / Sal La Rocca - double bass / David Tunno – drums

Major Tune was born from the complicity of two friends David Tunno and Giuseppe Majorino. Although they have played together for many years in funk, gospel and pop registers, it is in jazz that they find their roots. For this project, beautiful harmonies, good grooves and melodies are waiting for you, a beautiful mix between their gospel-funk origins and their love for jazz. They will make you discover in their compositions influences such as Robert Glasper, Joshua Redman, Pat Metheny,… Surrounded by two confirmed musicians, Sal La Rocca on double bass, and Hervé Letor on saxophone. The group plays mostly personal compositions. Music that will not leave you indifferent and will make you travel for a moment.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Tribute to the masters of the blues and pop-rock

Hervé Caparros (guitar, vocals), Stéphanie Newport (guitar, vocals), Frédéric Dailly (bass), Pascal Hauben (drums)

Cherry on Pop pays tribute to the masters of the blues, in particular Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Healey and Robert Cray.

Add a dose of pop-rock (Sting, Ben Harper, U2, Stevie Wonder...) and the jazzy influence of the guitar soloist and you've got an explosive mix that will have you singing along and tapping your feet! Tracing its path through four decades, from the 70s to the 2000s, Cherry on Pop offers you an energetic set packed with sensual improvisations and timeless hits.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Waaw2ESceTA

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

René De Smaele (trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals)
Vincent Mardens (tenor sax)
Jan Dehaas (drums)
Vincent Bruyninckx (piano)Jean Van Lint (double bass and vocals)

These musicians of two swing bands, BUSTER AND THE SWING and THE SWING DEALERS, have decided to reunite.

These two bands are among the best Belgian swing combos, having shared their love of swing for over two decades.

They draw their inspiration from the repertoire of jazz history from the 1920s to the present day. A lot of energy, complicity, and improvisation.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

TO' MEZCLAO is a young group of talented Cuban musicians with a common goal: to save the classic and somewhat forgotten Cuban SON. As a quartet they bring this Caribbean music movement to life under the direction of Tomàs Sotolongo Fuentes.

TO' MEZCLAO seems like a traditional music quartet, consisting of: double bass, guitar, tres, congas, bongos and voice. Zoe they bring the most famous genres of Cuban music: SON. But also the lesser-known changüí, the nengón, the rumba, the bolero, the guaracha pass by. This group of young people gives the Cuban SON back the freshness and authenticity that made this rhythm the favorite within the wide spectrum of dance rhythms on the island.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPh3xKzMpKt_WIM2IYYGT3A

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Christophe Pons ( Guitar )
François Garny ( Bass )
Miche Seba ( Drums )
Magy Tyson ( Vocal )

Travelers is an experienced acoustic duo revisiting Soul, R'&'B, Bossa Nova and Samba standards.

This project was born of a meeting between two lovers of musical diversity and the desire to share.

And for this special date they will have the pleasure of sharing the stage with 2 wonderful musicians, François Garny and Michel Seba.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/TgVZvzLXhRI?feature=shared

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Tango Jazz Quartet from Argentina

Ezequiel Vargas, batterie
Martin Rao de Vita, basse
Santiago Villalba, piano
Gustavo Firmenich, Saxophone et clarinette

Tango Jazz Quartet from Argentina (TJQ) is a pioneer in creating a new sound in Tango, taking its melodies and rhythm to unite it with the harmony and improvisation of Jazz. After 3 international tours TJQ has managed to establish itself in the international music scene.
The group has performed in Europe (17 tours); in the United States (3 tours), in China-Hong Kong (1 tour), in Russia-Siberia (1 tour); in Africa (3 tours) and in Brazil (5 tours). With five albums released, TJQ has not only performed in quartet format, but also in concerts with Jazz Big Bands and symphony orchestras.
And it has collaborated with great musicians such as Richard Galliano, Delfeayo Marsalis, Vince Giordano and many more. TJQ stands out for having created a new way of interpreting Argentine Popular Music. And also fortheir constant activity and innovation in their musical proposal. The music of Tango Jazz Quartet ranges from traditional tango to the music of Astor Piazzolla, without abandoning the territory of jazz.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYQJ00WXiTE&list=RDkYQJ00WXiTE&start_radio=1

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Alexandre Hessabi Trio

Alexandre Hessabi, guitar
Jim Monneau, double bass
Raphael Aurand, drums

The trio is one of the strongest form of jazz band.

Shaped like a triangle, each musician is equaly important. Being melodist, rythmician, solist, sideman all at once, looking for the perfect balance. Playing some of their favourite jazz standards and some compositions, the trio will take you through a journey of exploration.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Carte Blanche to Arnaud Cabay
!! Cabay/Riahi/La Rocca !!
« Standards We Like » 

Arnaud Cabay-Drums
Wajdi Riahi-Piano
Sal La Rocca-Double Bass

A TRIO IN CONVERSATION

Brussels drummer Arnaud Cabay teams up with two remarkable musicians: Wajdi Riahi, piano sensation from Tunisia with boundless atristry, and Sal La Rocca, double bass legend whose playing speaks volumes. Together, they’ll explore their favorite tunes from the Great American Songbook, songs that shaped them, moved them, and still inspire them. No frills, just great music shared in the moment.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Songs of hope and joy

Jaka Kopač - alto saxophone
Skander Jenhani - guitar
Wajdi Riahi - piano
Christi Joza Orisha - drums
Robert Jukič - bass

The slovene bassist and composer brings together musicians of many origins from various musical backgrounds for a celebration and creation through music and new encounters.

Jaka Kopač is one of the leading european voices on alto saxophone. He has played with the European Movement Jazz Orcestra, European Jazz Orcestra, New School Jazz Orcestra, Umo Big band, Jonathan Blake, Jimmy Owens, Doug Hammond, Danny Grissett, Vincente Archer, Benito Gonzales, Dusko Goykovic, George Garzone, Orrin Evans, Willi Jones III…

Skander Jenhani is a Tunisian-born, Brussels-based guitarist shaping his place in European Jazz scene. Having collaborated with established artists (Singer Jaouad Alloul, Cameroonian Bassist Brice Ndjana, Cuban saxophonist Carlos Enrique Veitia ..) he continues to refine his voice through collaboration and performance.

Tunisian born, Brussels based pianist Wajdi Riahi is one of the new exciting names within the Belgian jazz scene. Apart from being active as a side man in several projects (such as Stéphane Gallands' Rhythm Hunters, Aleph Quintet, Fabrice Allemand, ...) the prodigious pianist is making great name with his own trio.

Christi Joza Orisha is a true force of nature. An exceptional and very dynamic drummer in his unique world with Afro Jazz colors.

He iscaptivated by the melodies, sounds, rhythms and various styles of world music. Its ease in adapting to the various musical universes comes from the various researches carried out on the foundations of the rhythms of the world and more precisely of the traditional rhythms of Benin.Collaboration on several music projects with musical artists such as Lionel Louèkè, Robert Sadin, Pino Palladino, Angélique Kidjo… an extraordinary musician with an enriching capacity for artistic creativity.

Robert Jukic has been playing, composing, recording, producing and telling stories with music since the mid 90’s, performing with many international artists and ensembles, working also with interdisciplinary artists, theatres and movie directors. There’s over 70 records with him as a sideman or composer/arranger. He also writes music for his projects of which there are 20 records.

Supported by Embassy of Republic of Slovenia in Brussels

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

“ THE MUSIC VILLAGE ALL-STAR BAND “
           (A tribute to Paul Huygens)

Pauline Leblond (trumpet), Phil Abraham (trombone), Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (double bass),
Jan de Haas (drums), Jean-François Foliez (clarinet), Charles Loos (piano)

An evening dedicated to the jazz of the 1920s and 1930s, featuring the most representative pieces from this exuberantly inventive era. Performed by top-level musicians in a specially formed orchestra to celebrate the club’s 25th anniversary, with a unique tribute to its founder, the much-missed Paul Huygens.

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

Elaine McKeown and the Swingmasters

Elaine McKeown, vocals; Peter Verhas (Sax); Stijn Wauters (piano); Paul Bourdiaudhy (drums); Stefan Willems (Bass)

Life and work of of this Lady Singer will be highlighted in a chronological order  trough music and text,

A band dedicated to the everlasting miracle called 'swing' : Swingmasters and Lady singer Elaine Mc Keown propose

the elegance of Elaine's singing and the "cotton club"- sound of the whole band.. ..A regular guest of the Village, deserving standing ovations. .

The roots of swinging jazz by talented and dedicated jazz artists!

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

René Calvin celebrates Brasil
Toots Brasil project with exceptional friends

Violin: Roby Lakatos

Guitar: Jean-François Prins

Piano: Todor Stefanov

Bass: René Calvin

Drums: Thierry Gutman

On this Anniversary Day of Brazil's Independence, The Bassist and afro-Brazilian jazz composer will celebrate his country of origin with a project that featured the Belgian jazz legend Toots Thielemans alongside Brazilian jazz legends "The Brazil Project"

What a joy joy to have friends on stage who played and well knew this immense Legend. There will be anecdotes.

An evening with surprises not to be missed

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhw7CQa7yGI6TmfBNBkm5WbAtMb7Zu5_f

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

MEDES opens the jam

Nicomedes Boulanger - sax
Daan Stynen - piano
Marcos Della Rocha - drums
Geertjan Tillmans - bass

MEDES is a jazz quartet from Ghent.

MEDES plays original compositions contributed by all band members.

Music that is often groove based, sultry and intense...

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Carte Blanche to Arnaud Cabay
An evening in the realm of the almighty jazz composer

Arnaud Cabay-Drums
Sylvain Debaisieux-Sax
Maxime Moyaerts-Piano
Victor Foulon-Double Bass

The Brussel’s based drummer brings together a dreamcast of local jazz voices to celebrate the timeless music of Cedar Walton, pianist, composer, and true poet of modern jazz. Expect deep grooves, lyrical lines, and the joy of sharing treasures of the jazz repertoire. Honest, swinging, and straight from the heart.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Reunion Quartet

Alain Cupper (Baritone Sax)
Michel Paré (Trumpet)
Everton Rodrigues (Doublebass)
Pierres Ferrand (Drums)

In the early 1950s, Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker formed a group that is considered one of the most important, innovative and original formations in the history of jazz.

Baritone saxophonist Alain Cupper and trumpet player Michel Paré, backed by Brazilian bassist Everton Rodriguez and French drummer Pierre Ferrand, revisit and update the repertoire, compositions, spirit and arrangements of Mulligan's legendary Pianotes Quartet, the spearhead of the Jazz Cool era.

Reunion Quartet plays a music where Swing is omnipresent and where the combined song of the trumpet and baritone saxophone blend perfectly in subtle and improvised contrepoints.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/AtPNzGyWoLs?si=338UA8mLh5_f-Tpp

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

JAZZY STRINGS

Alexandre Cavaliere (violin) Renaud Dardenne (solo guitar)
René De Smaele (trumpet, flugelhorn, vocal) Fred Guedon (rythm guitar) Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (double bass)

JAZZY STRINGS was born from a passion for gypsy jazz and the two giants Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grapelli.

This group, founded by Mario Cavaliere, Alexandre's father, has toured Europe's biggest festivals (Juan-Les-Pins, Nice, Marciac, Samois-sur-Seine, and Helsinki) since 1992.

Jazzy Strings has also performed with numerous guests such as Angelo Debarre, Bireli Lagrène, Didier Lockwood, Samson, and Dorado Schmitt.

The new format has added Jean Louis Rassinfosse and René de Smaele.

The group's repertoire ranges from the compositions of Django Reinhardt to those of modern gypsy musicians.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

The Jazz Sailor

Angelo Gregorio (saxophones, composition), Julien Gillain (piano),
Paolo Loveri (guitar), Francesco Marchetti (doublebass), Lucas Vanderputten (drums)

The Jazz Sailor is a musical project born from the intersection of jazz, sailing, and social research. The result of a year-long journey through interviews, sailing experiences, and shared moments of listening, The Jazz Sailor stems from a creative process that involved over three hundred participants, including sailors, musicians, and enthusiasts. Their testimonies inspired the original compositions featured in the concert repertoire, creating a musical narrative that blends the depth of jazz improvisation with the freedom and instinct of sailing. The Jazz Sailor is also an editorial and audiovisual project, already presented in institutional contexts in Belgium and Italy, with the aim of promoting music as a vehicle for environmental awareness and human connection.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/NkbVAuK8zZs?si=AAD1WniQXImP0JH7

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Caspar Klos Quintet 

Adriana Calvo - alto saxophone 
Elly Brouckmans - alto saxophone 
Mathieu Calzan - piano 
Raphaël Aurand - drums 
Caspar Klos - double bass 

Art Blakey said it best: ‘Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life’. Come tap your feet and wash off your accumulated dust to the happy rhythms and melodies of some hardbop classics. Bassist Caspar Klos invites some of Brussels’ finest young jazzpeople to bring you this festive music in the classic quintet formation.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyCyaImh9xY

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Carte Blanche to Arnaud Cabay
Cabay/Jeunieaux/La Rocca
« Standards We Like bis » 

Arnaud Cabay-Drums
Bastien Jeunieaux-Guitar
Victor Foulon-Double Bass

ANOTHER TRIO IN CONVERSATION

For this third edition, Arnaud.Cabay invites long-time friend and guitarist Bastien Jeunieaux, whose warm tone and deep swing speak for themselves. Joining them is Belgian top notch bass player Victor Foulon, completing a trio built on trust, groove, and shared history. Together, they revisit the standards they love — simple, timeless, and always alive.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

LORENZO DI MAIO QUARTET

Lorenzo Di Maio : guitar
Wajdi Riahi: piano
Basile Rahola: double bass
Pierre Hurty: drums

Rooted in original compositions, this quartet places melody at the very heart of its identity. The music flows between simplicity and sophistication, weaving a narrative that is both accessible and refined.

This subtle balance creates a unique soundscape where emotion meets structure — inviting the listener into a world where every note matters.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Steps Tribe
A Tribute to Steps Ahead

JAN DE HAAS - VIBRAPHONE
FABRICE ALLEMAN - SAX
IVAN PADUART - PIANO
THEO DE JONG - BASS
BRUNO CASTELLUCCI - DRUMS

45 years ago, Mike Mainieri, Michael Brecker, Don Grolnick, Eddie Gomez and Peter Erskine embarked on an anthological adventure whose discography shook the history of jazz-fusion: Steps Ahead.

Today, five Belgian jazzmen of international reputation pay tribute to them.

All in love with the mythical quintet, they revisit it with an intact freshness!

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Swing Dealers
25 years célébration!

Vincent Mardens : saxophone
Jean Van Lint : bass and vocals
Dirk van der Linden : piano
Jan de Haas : drums

For this special concert, we take on the thrilling challenge of exploring the timeless works of George Gershwin as well as a few other gems by Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, and their golden-age companions.

Sometimes faithful to jazz tradition,sometimes venturing off the beaten path,but always driven by the same infectious joy: to ignite the stage and share our passion with the audience.

Happy music for happy people!

Powerful swing, beyond the limits…

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Fabrizio Graceffa Band
plays The Music of Pat Metheny

Fabrizio Graceffa Guitar
Jean Paul Estiévenart Trumpet
Nicola Andrioli Piano
Fede Pecoraro Bass
Antoine Pierre Drums

Fabrizio Graceffa Band plays the music of Pat Metheny

Guitarist Fabrizio Graceffa pays tribute to the legendary Pat Metheny with a passionate and personal interpretation of his music. Surrounded by a stellar lineup — Jean-Paul Estiévenart (trumpet), Nicola Andrioli (piano), Fede Pecoraro (bass), and Antoine Pierre (drums) — the band brings Metheny’s iconic soundscapes to life with emotion, nuance, and creative interplay. A unique journey into the heart of modern jazz.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA9JhaitU3S/

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Three women

Marylène Corro: Voice, percussions
Tamara Mozes: Voice, Piano
Marie-Sophie Talbot: Voice, Piano, percussion

Three women, three characters, three musical worlds. They invite us on a unique musical journey, blending the elements that inspire and move them, guiding us with their voices through joy, love, doubts, challenges, and life itself… Let’s join them for this extraordinary encounter!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Olivier Vander Bauwede Quartet

Olivier Vander Bauwede (harmonica)
Wajdi Riahi (piano)
Emanuel Van Mieghem (double bass)
Rob Swennen (drums)

Led by harmonica player Olivier Vander Bauwede, the quartet presents diverse compositions infused with borderless rhythms. Olivier has notably performed at the Music Village in tribute to the legendary Toots Thielemans.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Carte Blanche to Arnaud Cabay
T.S.Monk, no instructions

Arnaud Cabay-Drums
Simon Groppe-Piano
Nicolas Puma-Drums

For his last appearance at the MV of the month, Arnaud brings back the trio that closed his master’s studies journey in 2018 — a band born from instinct, trust, and love for the unexpected. With the free-spirited Simon Groppe on piano and tgroove king Nicolas Puma on bass, they dive headfirst into the music of Thelonious Monk. No safety net, just the joy of risk, listening, and playful irreverence.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

The world of Django Reinhardt

Renaud Dardenne — guitar
Bram Weijters — piano
Sam Op De Beeck — rhythm guitar
Ben Van Bortel — double bass

A fresh take on gypsy swing where guitar and piano meet.

A musical journey blending tradition and freedom. Don’t miss it!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Judy Niemack & Jeanfrançois Prins
Trio “Autumn in Blue”

Judy Niemack  vocals
Jeanfrançois Prins  guitar
Bart De Nolf  bass
Bruno Castellucci  drums

Jazz vocalist extraordinaire Judy Niemack, just back from New York City, will celebrate the moods of Autumn with classic jazz with a blue hue.

Niemack has become a world reference both as a leading vocalist and lyricist, and as an educator, having so far released 16 albums as a leader, and 4 singing instruction books. She has worked with the Who’s Who of jazz, including Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Gary Bartz, James Moody, Toots Thielemans, Clark Terry, George Benson, Peter Bernstein, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, Cedar Walton, Kenny Barron, Kirk Lightsey, Ray Drummond, Eddie Gomez, Billy Higgins, Joey Baron, Billy Hart, the New York Voices, Danish Radio and WDR Big Bands, …

Titles like "Autumn in New York", “Moanin'", “September in the Rain", and "Lullaby of the Leaves", re-invented with new jazz grooves, will put you in the mood for the crisp air of autumn nights.

Judy will be accompanied by a Belgian All-stars trio with whom she has been performing since the early 90s.

Book early…

"You sing like an angel, or at least like an angel who’s heard Basie and Miles" Jazz Times

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members  25€

Judy Niemack & Jeanfrançois Prins
Trio “Autumn in Blue”

Judy Niemack  vocals
Jeanfrançois Prins  guitar
Bart De Nolf  bass
Bruno Castellucci  drums

Jazz vocalist extraordinaire Judy Niemack, just back from New York City, will celebrate the moods of Autumn with classic jazz with a blue hue.

Niemack has become a world reference both as a leading vocalist and lyricist, and as an educator, having so far released 16 albums as a leader, and 4 singing instruction books. She has worked with the Who’s Who of jazz, including Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Gary Bartz, James Moody, Toots Thielemans, Clark Terry, George Benson, Peter Bernstein, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, Cedar Walton, Kenny Barron, Kirk Lightsey, Ray Drummond, Eddie Gomez, Billy Higgins, Joey Baron, Billy Hart, the New York Voices, Danish Radio and WDR Big Bands, …

Titles like "Autumn in New York", “Moanin'", “September in the Rain", and "Lullaby of the Leaves", re-invented with new jazz grooves, will put you in the mood for the crisp air of autumn nights.

Judy will be accompanied by a Belgian All-stars trio with whom she has been performing since the early 90s.

Book early…

"You sing like an angel, or at least like an angel who’s heard Basie and Miles" Jazz Times

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members  25€

Allerìa !
Pino Daniele Progett’ 5et

Federica Morelli  (vocals), François Nys (guitar and arrangements),
Eric D’Agostino (bass), Stephan Pougin (percussions),  Paolo Loveri (guitar)

Hey guaglioni ! Allería ! Progett’ returns to the club to celebrate Pino Daniele music in an acoustic arrangement, with guitar virtuoso Paolo Loveri now a full-time member of the band. Each note takes us back to Naples… Allería ! Progett’ drifts us directly into the atmosphere of Posillipo, on the steep slopes of the omnipresent Vesuvius and straight to Mergellina beach ! Combining blues, jazz, and Latin sounds – the musical forms that strongly influenced amazing guitarist and singer Pino Daniele, who played with the greatest including Eric Clapton, Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, John Mclaughlin, Chick Corea …

Pino, who considered himself a musician first, was a true poet. His lyrics, endowed with a strong evocative power, express the thirst for life and love so dear to the peoples of the South. Allería ! Progett’ performs an onstage reinterpretation and translation of his work in order to make his legacy more accessible to the French- and English-speaking public. Come sing together in napoletano !

VIDEO LINK : https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Iv-i2yf88/

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Milan Verbist Trio
album release concert “Time Change”

Milan Verbist - piano
Toon Rumen - double bass
Jens Meijer - drums

Jazz pianist Milan Verbist will present his debut album at The Music Village on Sept. 29, 2025, with his trio consisting of Toon Rumen on double bass and Jens Meijer (NL) on drums.

This trio played an extensive series of concerts and from there, the idea of recording an album emerged. The recordings took place in March 2025, and on Sept. 19 the album will be released on the American jazzlabel Origin Records. The repertoire ranges from Milan's own atmospheric, but also swinging compositions, to arrangements on works by Gary Peacock, J.S. Bach and Ornette Coleman.

Milan Verbist (b. 1999) is a young jazz pianist from Antwerp, Belgium. He studied at the Royal Conservatory in Antwerp, where he graduated with greatest distinction in 2022. His playing is enriched by the influences of many musicians whom he listens to and appreciates, including pianists McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Bobo Stenson, Don Pullen, Marcin Wasilewski, Wynton Kelly... In 2023, Milan was selected to be part of “De Twintigers,” a selection of ten young, promising musicians created by Radio Klara. Milan played together with prominent musicians such as Jakob Bro (DK), Chris Potter (USA), Lionel Loueke (BJ), John Ruocco (USA), John Bishop (USA), Bert Joris (BE), Kurt Van Herck (BE).

Milan surrounds himself with a rhythm section consisting of Toon Rumen (°2001) on double bass and Jens Meijer (°1996) on drums. The musicians of the trio got to know each other during jam sessions and at the Conservatory. Since then the trio has played some 30 concerts in Belgium and made recordings.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsrK_cpJ19E

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Marcello Conti trio

Marcello Conti (piano), Umberto Odone (drums), Grigoris Theodoridis (double bass)

Marcello Conti Trio is a dynamic jazz ensemble led by pianist and composer Marcello Conti, featuring Umberto Odone on drums and Grigoris Theodoridis on double bass. Blending modern jazz influences with lyrical improvisation and rich harmonic textures, the trio explores both original compositions and fresh interpretations of jazz standards. Their interplay is marked by sensitivity, rhythmic nuance, and a deep musical connection, offering a vibrant and engaging listening experience.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIr863fsLuY

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory