"Treasures of The American Songbook"

Hetty Kate (Vocals), Maxime Moyaerts (Piano),
Victor Foulon (Double Bass)

"When Hetty Kate takes the stage you can’t help but notice. She  has a stage presence only matched by the clarity

of her voice – couple this with her dedication to music that swings,  and you have the jazz musician’s singer.” – James Morrison Multi-Instrumentalist (AU)

For these intimate concerts, British/Australian jazz vocalist Hetty Kate  has invited celebrated musicians, pianist Maxime Moyaerts and bassist Victor Foulon to join her. As the trio explores classics and curiosities from the swing, cool jazz and bop eras you'll discover the joys of the jazz trio, a simplicity allowing each musician, and importantly, each song to shine.

"Like Peggy Lee on a Vespa" Marc Myers, Jazzwax Magazine (USA)

Described as "the real deal" and "one of the best swing singers on the  scene today", jazz singer Hetty Kate has been pursuing an impressive international career for over a decade. From intimate clubs to the most prestigious stages such as The Sydney Opera House, Hetty's career has taken her all over the world, from New Zealand to New York.

With her clear voice and remarkable intonation, reminiscent of the singers of the 1950s, Hetty Kate swings the beautiful songs of the American Songbook - from Gershwin to Dameron, from swing to bop. You'll notice that Hetty "honors the composer" by staying true to the message and melody of his composition, and uses improvisation in a way that never interferes with the lyrics. It is this rare quality and a compelling ease on stage that has attracted the attention of musicians and audiences the world over.

Over the course of her career, Hetty has released ten critically acclaimed albums and performed at many festivals including the New York Winter Jazz Festival (USA), the Sapporo Jazz Festival (Japan), the Prague Proms (Czech Republic), the Melbourne, Sydney and Perth International Jazz Festivals (Australia), the Cavell Leitch International Jazz Festival (New Zealand), the

Peniscola Jazz Festival (Spain), the Piacenza Jazz Festival (Italy). Hetty also toured extensively with award-winning Australian jazz musician James Morrison for many years, notably as the featured vocalist  on his symphonic concert (Europe/Asia/Australia) entitled "The A to Z of Jazz".

Join us and enjoy a warm, entertaining and masterful evening of treasures from the American Songbook.

VIDEO LINK : http://www.youtube.com/hettykate

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington Tribute
 

Simon Rigter (tenorsax), Jasper Soffers(piano), Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (bass),
Luc Vanden Bosch (drums)

Being the son of saxophone player Bob Rigter, Simon Rigter (The Netherlands, 1973) grew up in a musical environment. At age 10 he started taking classical flute lessons and at age 12 Simon started playing the saxophone.

He studied at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague from 1989 until 1996, where he was taught by John Ruocco. Subsequently, he studied with Ferdinand Povel at the Hilversum Conservatoire. He graduated in 1997.

As a recording artist Simon can be heard with Dutch Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw, Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra, The Reeds, Curtis Fuller, Slide Hampton, John Marshall, Cees Slinger, Victor Kaihatu, . He performed with George Coleman, Alvin Queen, Ferdinand Povel, Ruud Jacobs, Pim Jacobs, Frans Elsen and toured in China, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, and South America.

Simon is a teacher at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and plays 1st tenor in The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw. He also plays with Bop2B, Equinox, The Ruud Breuls/Simon Rigter Quintet, The Simon Rigter Quartet and Tenor Conclave.

In the winter of 2022 Simon released a ballad album entitled Growing Up. The album was released on Sound Liaison.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/gbCnlSDyBE8?si=Yxj4DWVxRofbFtkd

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

TRIBUTE TO OSCAR PETERSON
 

Mathieu De Wit (piano), Max Malkomes (bass), Laurent Vigneron (drums)

This belgian trio pay hommage to one of the greatest piano player in all jazz history : Oscar Peterson.

They play some of the greatest originals by the canadian pianist such as Hymn to Freedom, Wheatland, or Hallelujah Time.

The music of Oscar Peterson is always full of joy and swing with a lot of energy. His style is probably one of the more technical on the

piano. Come and enjoy this Tribute concert to this amazing piano Player !

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

NEW ALBUM "BUCKLE UP!"
 

Brad Wilson (guitar), Luca (keys, guitar), Fabrizio Erba (bass), Toto Poznantec (drums)

Released his new album "Buckle Up!" on January 26, 2024, featuring both fiery originals and reimagined blues classics.

The album was recorded in renowned studios Wisseloord  located in Hilversum Netherlands and Guitar Institute Hollywood California.

Produced by Grammy-winning producer Francis Buckley and promoted by Betsie Brown and Blind Raccoon Promotions.

Two #1's right away!  Brad "Guitar" Wilson's latest album, "Buckle Up!", has been a smash hit. It topped the California independent radio charts at #1 album and spawned the #1 USA Blues Rock song, "Cast Your Shade." IBBA UK radio chart welcomed Buckle Up! album at #17 for February 2024.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Joseph Nowell (piano), Michele Bondesan (double bass),
Giuseppe Sardina (drums)

Katharsis was born in 2020 from the meeting of three musicians and long-time friends who had been playing together for years in different contexts (BlueRing Improvisers among others) and decided to bring together their mutual influences in a stable formation. The trio aims to reconcile European jazz, contemporary textures and impromptu composition, creating fragile but intense music, instinctively controlled and made consistent by the deep contact between the musicians.

Spring 2024 marks the Italian/Belgian tour presenting their album "People and Places" (Aut Records 2022) consisting only of original pieces written specifically for this formation by the three musicians, which received positive reviews from Italian and international press.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/live/8STmyLL0Az0?feature=share

Jérémy Dumont New trio
 

In this new-format trio, Jeremy Dumont is joined by his current bassist Geraud Portal, and young drummer Gabriel Moraes.

This trio, based on original compositions by the Brussels pianist, offers a modern jazz sound and a capacity for improvisation pushed to the limit by these talented jazz musicians.

The virtuoso pianist's magnificent compositions and captivating melodies are perfectly sublimated by the breathtaking Gabriel Moraels, an exceptional drummer tinged with nuance and intense groove, all intensely supported by an iron hand in a velvet gand Geraud Portal.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Tribute to Nat King Cole

Julien Gillain (piano, vocals),
Andrew Bolton (double bass, vocals),
Ewen Grall (drums)
Guillaume Gillain (guitar, vocals)

Inspired by the famous Nat King Cole, these musicians revisit the great standards of swing era. Having always played together, it is with a huge complicity that they share their passion for this music.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Standards Night
 

Filippo Bianchini (Sax), Miguel Rodriguez (piano), Igor Spallati (doublebass),
Armando Luongo (drums)

Armando Luongo is part of the new generation of jazz drummers coming from Italy and He is member of many musical projects in France, Belgium and Italy. He is going to play a repertoire of beautiful standards from the jazz repertoire with the swinging Spanish piano player, Miguel Rodriguez.

Not to be missed

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The great Jazz eras
 

Jean Van Lint (double bass), René de Smaele (trumpet, vocals), Paolo Loveri (guitar), Jan De Haas (drums)

This four-piece group, formed on the initiative of the trumpeter, will take you on a journey through the world of guitarists from the great jazz eras: Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Joe Pass and Django... Not forgetting more contemporary guitarists Pat Metheny and Jonathan Kreisberg. Not forgetting more contemporary guitarists Pat Metheny and Jonathan Kreisberg. The wide-ranging repertoire will give pride of place to improvisation and complicity between the musicians. Singing and scatting (vocal improvisation) will once again bring together trumpet and double bass.

Jean Van Lint (double bass, vocals) has accompanied artists such as Dave Pike, Leroy Jones, Phil Abraham, Johny Dover, Charles Loos, Dany Doriz, Mark Murphy, Bruce Adams, Freddy Sunder, TarsLootens, Dirk Van der Linden, Ivan Paduard...

René De Smaele (trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals) has played with numerous groups: Buster And The Swing, Jazzy Strings, Act Big Band, Rum, Dynamita Salsa, Squeeze Me...

Paolo Loveri (guitar) has played with artists such as Paolo Radoni, Jean Louis Ransinfosse, Steve Houben, Philip Catherine,Guy Cabay, Adamo, Lara Fabian, Mousta Largo...

Jan De Haas (drums) has played, among others, with Chet Baker, Toots Thielemans, Philip Catherine, Steve Houben, Phil Wilson, Jacques Pelzer, Dave Kikoski, Eddie Daniels, Rick Margitza, J.R. Monterose...

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Groove from the Soul

Mona Mio (vocals), Patrick Deltenre (guitar), Fabrizio Erba (bass), Luca (Keys, guitar), Toto Poznantec (drums)

Get ready to groove to the rhythm of your soul !

Join us for a nightr of timeless hits and irresistible beats

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Théo Zipper (bass),
Wajdi Riahi (piano),
Lucas Vanderputten (drums)

After several years playing his own music and collaborating with various acclaimed groups (Aleph Quintet, Sauvage, KLLAP) bassist Théo Zipper is back with his new trio. The programme features a host of tunes ranging from the roots of the American songbook to modern pieces. To pay tribute to those who have always inspired him, Théo Zipper has surrounded himself with a first-rate team: rising piano star Wajdi Riahi and virtuoso drummer Lucas Vanderputten.

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Jeremy Dumont Trio Feat Jean Paul Estievenart

Jeremy Dumont (piano)
Jean Paul Estiévenart (trumpet)Geraud Portal contre (bass)
Gabriel Moraels (drums)

Jeremy Dumont's New Trio welcomes the sublime Belgian trumpeter Jean Paul Estievenart.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

The Music Of Paul Motian
 

Jonas Nieuwejaers (Trumpet), Lowie Pallemaerts (Drums), Leonardo Franchescini (Guitar)

Groundplay is an upcoming band based in Rotterdam.

Drummer Lowie Pallemaerts  together with trumpeter Jonas Nieuwejaers  and guitarist Leonardo Francheschini has been making original music for the last year. It has always been heavily influenced by Paul Motian’s music and it will probably stay that way.

That’s why they will take you on a trip with the music of the legendary drummer: Paul Motian

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/lYiGUfMTNLU

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Vincent Mardens' Super Birthday Party!
 

A mythical group of 80/90’s composed of

Vincent Mardens  (Alto Tenor Soprano Saxophones),
Christophe Vervoort  (Piano & Keyboards),
Nicolas Thys  (Electric Bass), Mimi Verderame  (Drums)

…who were at the time at the forefront of the Belgian scene as well as international tours as composer and/or musicians of Maurane, Axelle Red, etc. etc.

After having taken different paths, here they are finally all together for a comeback with their re-visited music with acoustic sounds  and always borrowing an overflowing energy!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER
 

Sarah Letor (vocals,piano), , Hervé Letor (drums,sax), Fabrizio Erba (bass) , Nicolas Dewalque (Guitar)

Since her very musical beginnings, Belgian female singer Sarah Letor has drawn her inspiration from her all time hero Stevie Wonder, whom she will pay tribute to, yet in her own way, at the Village with limitless energy and groove!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Martin Jarl Velsin (Vocals & trumpet), Edvard Bondi Knowles (Saxophone),
Vebjørn Mamen (Piano), Joakim Vikanes (Banjo),
Håvard Mathisen Tanner (Bass), Håkon Kvam (Drums)

Swing’it is the story of a group of dappers diggin’ the 20s era. Founded by the Norwegian band leader Martin Jarl whilst studying jazz music in London, this band has developed into one of the most successful trad jazz bands in Norway and Europe. They take the audience on a journey 100 years back in time to the 1920s New Orleans, telling stories about the roaring 20s and the foundation of jazz; about glamour, glitter and the Great Gatsby; about bootleggers, speakeasies and illegal parties during the Prohibition and flappers and dappers partying their nights away in the opulence and decadence of the Golden Era!

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Marin De Nattes (bass), Gabriel Long (trumpet),
Audrey Dechèvre (drums), Théo Debaisieux (piano)

"What If? is a project by Théo Debaisieux, a jazz pianist. It's a set of original compositions written with the aim of experimenting with new ways of exposing sound, deepening interactions and the role of each instrument in the group. After researching into the repertoire of the great Fred Hersch, Enrico Pieranunzi and Keith Jarrett, It became very important to try and put down on paper all the inspiration they provided. And this with all the precious help of his close circle. The music is characterized by the necessary use of silence and space to express the feelings of personal experiences.

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Tribute to Elektric band

Jérémy Dumont (piano),
Federico milone (sax),
Jérémy Debwisher (bass)
Adrien Verderame (drums)

Chick Corea was one of the fathers of jazz fusion and an inspiration to all true musicians and jazz enthusiasts. With this tribute, our spirited wanted to pay fitting tribute to the recently lamented great master.

Tight arrangements, awesome sax solos, daring fusions, unbelievable energy.A jazz like you haven't heard before thanks to five spirited musicians that join us tonight at the House to play tribute to the legendary Chick Corea Elektric Band.

Chick Corea was a father and an inspiration to us all. We wanted to honor the Elektrik Band period. This fusion of jazz and electronic music, rock and many other styles of world music, was a revelation for Jérémy Dumont. This fantastic band commemorates and celebrates this beautiful music in a wonderful tribute.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

THE NEW YORKERS

Mathieu De Wit (music director and piano), Tom McGuire (vocals),
Ramon van Merkenstein (double bass) and Lieven Venken (drums)

Celebrate New York City’s jazz influence on The Great American Songbook. This concert features iconic composers and crooners with deep ties to the Big Apple.

Experience the brilliance of New York City composers like Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin, whose golden melodies have endured over decades. Enjoy jazz classics by singers such as Tony Bennett, Johnny Hartman, Mel Tormé, and Frank Sinatra, who were born or lived in New York City.

All in all, this concert is a popular soundtrack of an integral part of jazz history as originated in New York, New York.

Directed by pianist Mathieu De Wit, this international quartet radiates creative energy through jazz jewels. The band’s rhythm section is driven by bassist Ramon van Merkenstein and drummer Lieven Venken. Broadway vocalist Tom McGuire croons with his New York style.

VIDSEO LINK : https://tinyurl.com/TheNewYorkersConcert

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

INNER TRAVELS

Ivan Paduart (piano, compositions)
Patrick Deltenre (guitars, compositions)
Philippe Aerts (double bass)
Michel Seba (percussions)

Ivan Paduart and Patrick Deltenre are undeniably part of the cream of Belgian jazzmen.

With a long complicity and a prolix discography, the two friends will present their last album «INNER TRAVELS».

It is fresh and varied, crossing many shades between full energy and delicate tenderness!

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/CAEEQFiXnpY?si=wBL4PWtuh5lVqO9B

FREE ENTRANCE BUT DINNER MANDATORY!!

INNER TRAVELS   Ivan Paduart (piano, compositions) Patrick Deltenre (guitars, compositions) Philippe Aerts (double bass) Michel Seba (percussions)   Ivan Paduart and Patrick Deltenre are undeniably part of the cream of Belgian jazzmen. With a long complicity and a prolix discography, the two friends will present their last album «INNER TRAVELS». It is fresh and varied, crossing many shades between full energy and delicate tenderness!   VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/CAEEQFiXnpY?si=wBL4PWtuh5lVqO9B FREE ENTRANCE BUT DINNER MANDATORY!!

AFRO JAZZ
 

Malick Pathé Sow (Lead Vocal, Hoddu Guitar)
Bao Sissoko (Kora)
Robert Falk (Guitar, Bass)
Mady Kouyate (Bass, Balafon)
Alassane Sy (Percs)

Malick Pathé Sow is internationally recognized as one of the great talents of Senegalese music. A descendant of a long lineage of “griots” (the guardians of tradition and folklore within the halpulaar people) he is a master of the “hoddu”, which is the african ancestor of today’s banjo.

His duet with Bao Sissoko on kora (another west African instrument) has toured the world and won a Top of The World Review for his CD Aduna

In this new formula Malick promotes a more jazzy approach to his music, bringing in veteran guitar player Robert Falk, who has made a name for himself in the afro-jazz scene, as co-soloist.

Multi-instrumentist Mady Kouyate from Guinea and percussionist Alassane Sy from Senegal complete the set-up.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhTV4IagGQs

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

ETIBAR ASADLI TRIO

Etibar Asadli (Piano)
Martin Wangermee (Drums)
Ranto Rakotomalala (Bass)

Etibar Asadli is a pianist, music composer, and the laureate of various international jazz and classic music competitions. Having graduated from a Jazz school in Paris, the artist conducts various experiments with Middle East traditional instruments and jazz music.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_7XgreUu1A&list=LL&index=13

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Matteo Di Leonardo (guitar, compositions),
Toine Thys (tenor and soprano sax, bass clarinet),
Hung Shao Huan (sheng),
Marcello Giannandrea (bassoon),
Emanuel Van Mieghem (doublebass),
Umberto Odone (drums)

Matteo Di Leonardo, jazz guitarist based in Brussels since 2015, will record his new album in June 2024 with a new eclectic ensemble. This concert will be a preview of Di Leonardo’s new original compositions where the melodic and harmonic material of the guitar trio mixes up with the lines of an unusual wind section composed by saxophones, bass clarinet, bassoon and sheng.

The interweaving of these different timbers will lead the music through sharp melodies and warm harmonious backgrounds, bringing the listener through an original sound voyage.

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Jérémy Dumont 4 tet

Jeremy Dumont (piano), Lior Tzemach (Guitar),
Fil Caporali (bass), Fabio zamagni (drums)

Original composition and some contemporary jazz music this new band has is own sounds. Full of dynamic, incredible composition inspire by the masters , as chick corea but also traditional inspiration from the bebop and even before. This a NY class band !

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

The great Belgian jazz meeting
Bart Defoort (Sax)
Bastien Jeunieaux (Guitar)
Arnaud Cabay (Drums)
Maxime Moyaerts (Organ)

Legend horn player Bart Defoort allies force with the young organ trio for an explosive meeting of generations. For this new collaboration, they will revisit both of their own compositions as well as standards from the great American songbook. So, two generations of players for two times more listening pleasure, they will delight together the passion they share for music. Don’t miss this great Belgian jazz meeting!

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Peter Verhas (Clarinet), René Harvengt (Vibraphone),
Paul Bourdiaudhy (Drums), Stijn Wouters (piano),
Stefan Willems (Bass)

Benny Goodman learned clarinet at his synagogue, bolstered by two years of classical training. He made his professional debut at 12 and became part of the rich Chicago jazz scene, steeped in the music of New Orleans. Goodman first recorded in 1926 and spent several years as a first-call musician in New York. His 1934 band was broadcast on the popular “Let’s Dance” radio show which aired coast to coast. An otherwise unsuccessful tour in 1935 ended in a smash hit in Los Angeles where the audience went wild. Thus, it is said, swing was born and Goodman became its name  King of Swing  !

As a composer Goodman contributed to ”Stompin’ at the Savoy,” “Seven Come Eleven,” “Air Mail Special,” “Flying Home,” “Don’t Be That Way,” ”Lullaby in Rhythm,” “If Dreams Come True,” and “Soft Winds.”

Goodman also helped racial integration in America. In the early 1930s, black and white jazz musicians could not play together in most clubs or concerts. In the Southern states, racial segregation was enforced by law. Benny Goodman broke with tradition by hiring Teddy Wilson to play with him and drummer Gene Krupa in the Benny Goodman Trio. In 1936, he added Lionel Hampton on vibes to form the Benny Goodman Quartet.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Peter Verhas (Clarinet), René Harvengt (Vibraphone),
Paul Bourdiaudhy (Drums), Stijn Wouters (piano),
Stefan Willems (Bass)

Benny Goodman learned clarinet at his synagogue, bolstered by two years of classical training. He made his professional debut at 12 and became part of the rich Chicago jazz scene, steeped in the music of New Orleans. Goodman first recorded in 1926 and spent several years as a first-call musician in New York. His 1934 band was broadcast on the popular “Let’s Dance” radio show which aired coast to coast. An otherwise unsuccessful tour in 1935 ended in a smash hit in Los Angeles where the audience went wild. Thus, it is said, swing was born and Goodman became its name  King of Swing  !

As a composer Goodman contributed to ”Stompin’ at the Savoy,” “Seven Come Eleven,” “Air Mail Special,” “Flying Home,” “Don’t Be That Way,” ”Lullaby in Rhythm,” “If Dreams Come True,” and “Soft Winds.”

Goodman also helped racial integration in America. In the early 1930s, black and white jazz musicians could not play together in most clubs or concerts. In the Southern states, racial segregation was enforced by law. Benny Goodman broke with tradition by hiring Teddy Wilson to play with him and drummer Gene Krupa in the Benny Goodman Trio. In 1936, he added Lionel Hampton on vibes to form the Benny Goodman Quartet.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Stéphane Mercier : alto sax
Vincent Mardens : tenor sax
Vincent Bruyninckx : piano
Sam Gerstmans : double bass
Matthias De Waele : drums

Trumpeter Miles Davis is one of the undisputed geniuses of the 20th century. Not only was he at the forefront of several improvised musical revolutions, but his sparing, melodic trumpet playing took jazz in unexplored directions, full of emotion and innuendo. This high-flying Belgian quintet pays tribute to him as a quintet without trumpet, because the great master will also be implied in what promises to be a memorable concert.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgMRQ4tYQPs

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Mathieu De Wit. Piano
Jan de Haas. Drums
Sal La Rocca. Bass
Bart Defoort. Sax
Peter Maguire. Trombone

An evening of familiar, and less familiar, 'Jazz Standards', and gems from The Great American Songbook. ‘The Jazztette’ featuring the formidable Mathieu De Wit on piano. Joined by Sal La Rocca: Bass, and Jan de Haas: Drums, top-draw musicians with national and international reputations. Bart Defoort Tenor Saxophone, Member of the Brussels Jazz Orchestra, and highly respected jazz educator, in common with Jan and Sal has played at some of the most respected

International jazz clubs and venues, including Ronnie Scott's, London.

All in all, an evening not to be missed.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Jonas Blume: Piano
Guillaume Delbarre: trombone
Gabriel Long: trumpet and compositions
Yaroslav Tovarianskyi : Double basse
John de Martino : Drums

Gabriel's compositions come from discovery, nostalgia and impulse, and aim to create intimate and dreamlike music.

Between ballads and grooves, the members of the group combine their respective styles, uniting several universes and personalities and seeking an open and free sound, with a rhythm that carries and enhances the lyricism of the melody.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HeoCf2WLwA

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