The Music Village

The Italian American Swing Crooners 

Matteo Schifanoia (voice)
Mathieu De Wit (piano)
Francesco Marchetti (double bass)
Laurent Vigneron (drums)
Duilio Ingrosso (saxophone)

An outstanding tribute to the great italian-american crooners as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Louis Prima, Perry Como & Co.: songs ranging from the great american songbook to their italian singing swing and classic heritage (Parlami d'amore Mariù, Volare, Buonasera signorina, Quando quando, etc...).

A magnificent musical journey from New York, little Italy and jazz standard songs, to Italy, la dolce vita and italian swing classics. Enjoy it!

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/D_uhA1kXBco

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Kids' Time

Dmitry Baevsky - alto saxophone
Miguel Rodriguez - piano
Alex Gilson - bass
Armando Luongo - drums

Saxophonist Dmitry Baevsky presents his new project, Kids' Time, recorded for Fresh Sound New Talent. For this occasion he will be joined by Miguel Rodriguez (piano), Paul Sikivie (bass) and Armando Luongo (drums).

The group will present a well-balanced mix of originals, Jazz compositions, standards and other selections that fit Dmitry’s vision for this project.

With a robust sound, an acute harmonic mind and keen sense of rhythm reminiscent of some of his predecessors’ such as Sonny Rollins, Jackie McLean, Steve Grossman or Dexter Gordon, Dmitry Baevsky is clearly one of the main altoists on the international contemporary jazz scène.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Tribute to Duke Ellington 

Dmitry Baevsky-alto saxophone
Miguel Rodriguez - piano
Alex Gilson - bass
Armando Luongo - drums

For the this occasion saxophonist Dmitry Baevsky will play the material coming from the repertoire of Duke Ellington. From very well known compositions to the more obscure but equally fascinating ones the quartet will present their take on the music of this great master. Dmitry will be joined by Miguel Rodriguez (piano), Paul Sikivie (bass) and Armando Luongo (drums).

With a robust sound, an acute harmonic mind and keen sense of rhythm reminiscent of some of his predecessors’ such as Sonny Rollins, Jackie McLean, Steve Grossman or Dexter Gordon, Dmitry Baevsky is clearly one of the main altoists on the international contemporary jazz scène.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

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

Hey, let’s do it again ! One year later, Allería ! Progett’ is back to the club with the guitar virtuoso Paolo Loveri to celebrate Pino Daniele music in an acoustic arrangement. 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 !

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Lead & Guitar : Brad Guitar Wilson
Keys & Guitar & Vocals : Lu Ca
Bass : Fabrizio Erba
Drums : Toto Poznantek

2024 album Buckle Up ! featuring nine new Wilson original songs and five covers of classic blues songs along with a song written by producer Francis Buckley.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

Line up Pascal Su piano
Bass Kays Frihat
Drums :TBA

Discover “The Hive”, Pascal Su's flagship project that combines a unique fusion of urban essence with the dazzling magic of jazz. With his magnetic charm and captivating compositions, Pascal Su and his musicians take you on an unforgettable musical journey. Don't miss the chance to be swept away by every note and discover why “The Hive” is so much more than just a band - it's an experience to be lived and shared.

“The Hive” is the main musical project of Pascal Su, a passionate pianist and composer based in Brussels. Inspired by the city's lively streets and vibrant jazz scene, Pascal Su creates music that transcends boundaries and fuses genres. With “The Hive”, he explores the infinite possibilities of music, blending elements of contemporary jazz, funk, hip-hop and electro to create a distinctive and captivating sound.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hmHzHjkP44

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Tribute to Be Bop guitarists

Paolo Loveri Guitar
Benoît Vanderstraeten Bass
Bruno Castellucci Drums

Formed on the initiative of Paolo Loveri, this trio with multiple influences brings together two generations of musicians on stage. Supported by a solid and creative rhythm section composed of Benoît Vanderstraeten and Bruno Castellucci, the group travels brilliantly between compositions and covers and jazz standards.To bring to life a tribute to Be bop guitarists.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4-F22_BD_I

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Canio Coscia - Sax
Filippo Galbiati - Piano
Kim Baiunco - Bass
Dario Rossi - Drums
Saverio Zura – Chitarra

Musical encounter between emerging European jazz musicians.

A "music conference", a mix between concert and "jam" and much more.

To compare through a set of predetermined standards on which to extend and develop artistic exploration and creative ambitions.

The meeting of different musical cultures and languages.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Let’s swing

Andrew Bolton - basse, vocals
Guillaume Gillain - Guitar,vocals
Thimothé Lemaire - Trombone, vocals
Mathieu Najean - Sax, clarinet, vocals

They are fantastic! Mathieu Najean (saxophones), Timothé le Maire (trombone), Guillaume Gillain (guitar) and Andrew Bolton (double bass) are four musicians with overflowing energy who willingly share their passion for swing inspired by composers and musicians such as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Sidney Bechet, Count Basie ...
Talented instrumentalists, they also feast their voices when they sing - in chorus or solos - in the style of Barber Shop (Mills Brothers).
Fully charged with an explosive and accurate sense of rhythm and melodies, they will enchant you with their music!

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RQCSE2aoDo&t=42s

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Jean-Paul Estiévenart, trumpet
Warre Van de Putte, saxophone
Wouter Van den Broeck, piano
Janos Bruneel, bass
Matthias de Waele, drums

Don Marsh V is a quintet led by pianist Wouter Van den Broeck. While the group typically focuses on original compositions (as featured on their debut album Marshland), the individual musicians are deeply rooted in the rich history of jazz. For this special concert, they will explore the legacy of the genre by performing works from some of the most influential jazz masters like Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBts-2ThTkM

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Album Release "20 Years"

Emiliano Sampaio - Guitar/Trombone/Loop Machine
Gustavo Boni - Bass
Luis Andre - Drums/Percussion

Meretrio stands as a remarkable embodiment of an enduring musical ensemble. Since its inception in 2004, the band has consistently captivated audiences with its commitment to forging innovative musical pathways. Over the years, they have crafted ten distinct albums, each an exploration of the intricate musical connection shared by these three Brazilian musicians.

In the year 2024, Meretrio will reach an important milestone, releasing their 11th album while celebrating two decades as a band. The forthcoming album promises to bring original compositions inspired by the Afro-Brazilian music traditions, skillfully interwoven with elements of chamber music and jazz. The band's sonic tapestry is imbued with a rich quality, courtesy of their multifaceted instrumentation - three musicians expertly handle live drums, percussion, bass, guitar, trombone, and a loop machine, expanding the realm of sonic possibilities.

In recent years, Meretrio has ventured into collaborative endeavors, producing two albums in partnership with the renowned flutist and saxophonist Henrich von Kalnein from Jazz Big Band Graz: "Live at the Birds Eye" and "Passagem."

In 2021, Meretrio released an album entirely dedicated to Brazilian folk music, with a special focus on the genre of "Choro." This genre, born in 19th-century Brazil, is considered the progenitor of urban Brazilian music, and Meretrio's interpretation earned them a nomination from the deutschen Schallplattenkritik.

Their 2016 release, "Óbvio," garnered widespread acclaim, earning a four-star review from Downbeat Magazine. In 2019, the trio released a double album titled "Music for Small and Large Ensembles".

Their latest works have resonated with critics and enthusiasts alike, meriting the esteemed title of "Best Albums of the Year 2017" by Downbeat Magazine.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Rz0zz0dDU&t=2s

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Léo CHRIST Guitar
Kaïs Frihat Bass
Antonin Busson Trumpet
Simon Cogels Key/Piano
Hadrien Pierson Drums

The Argiope project was created in Brussels at the instigation of Léo Christ, Kaïs Frihat and
Antonin Busson. The five-member group features Antonin Busson (trumpet), Hadrien Pierson
(drums), Kaïs Frihat (electric bass), Simon Cogels (synthesizer, keyboard) and Léo Christ
(composition/guitar).

Argiope draws its musical inspiration from eclectic backgrounds ranging from modern jazz
and hip-hop to baroque and electronic music.

This wide variety of influences has enabled the
project to cultivate rich, varied sounds and a melodic language of its own.

Each piece is a sensory experience, a journey through atmospheres that merge past and future,
classical and contemporary. Blending jazz, baroque and electronic music, the group develops
innovative sounds that transcend eras and genres to sculpt vibrant, captivating soundscapes.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8zFO21BZBs

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Tribute to traditional Be Bop

Paolo Loveri Guitar
Benoît Vanderstraeten Bass electric
Bruno Castellucci Drums
Guest Adrien Volant Trumpet

Formed on the initiative of Paolo Loveri, this trio with multiple influences brings together two generations of musicians on stage. Supported by a solid and creative rhythm section composed of Benoît Vanderstraeten and Bruno Castellucci, the group travels brilliantly between compositions and covers and jazz standards.

For this concert Paolo Invites Adrien Volant, young Belgian trumpet player

To give life to a tribute to traditional be bop musicians.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

This year is the ninth year of the Jazz Vocal course at Brussels Royal Conservatoire.

With just four singers at the start ‘Chant Jazz’ at CRB is now firmly established - with a community of between ten and twelve singers enrolled at any one time.

Under the guidance of Pete Churchill these singers are fast becoming a positive force on the Brussels Jazz scene and tonight is a chance to hear these Jazz Singers of tomorrow in the intimate surroundings of one of the great Jazz Clubs of Europe. They will be accompanied by the Pete Churchill Trio.

Pete Churchill

In a long international career as a pianist, singer, choral director and conductor, Pete Churchill was, for fifteen years, accompanist to the great Mark Murphy with further collaborations over the years with Jon Hendricks, Sheila Jordan, Norma Winstone, Kenny Wheeler, Abdullah Ibrahim and many more.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Sam Ghezzi : vocals & tenor saxophone - Linus Eppinger : guitar
Frank Groenendijk : tenor saxophone - Cesar Puente : upright bass
Joe Korach : drums 

The Hi-Stakes, featuring their iconic frontman Sam Ghezzi, is a quintet based in Amsterdam.  The band makes the audience jump, dance and shout to Rhythm and Blues inspired by Louis Jordan, dream away to the sweet sound of Blues Ballads in the heritage of Percy Mayfield and shake the hips to the boogaloos of Blue Note Records of the late 50's. Original tunes, with lyrics full of irony and passion, played authentically from a vast range of popular genres of the time, be it a lyrical blues ballad or an explosive old school rhythm 'n blues number; in other words, their repertoire covers anything in between the jazz and the blues worlds.  The Hi-Stakes features Sam Ghezzi on vocals and tenor saxophone, Frank Groenendijk on tenor saxophone, Linus Eppinger on guitar, Cesar Puente on upright bass and Joe Korach on drums. The particular combination of two tenor saxophones as horn section shows their own timber and sound in a unique and distinctive way.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/LIddJUNF_iU?si=2ST2fHov7KTP_Ezf

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

A Tribute to Louis Armstrong

Théophile Parent (vocal, trumpet)
Maxime Roux (tenor saxophone, clarinet)
Maxence Basselet (rhythm guitar)
Hubert Fardel (double bass)
Rémi Ghesquiere (drums)

You Rascal Band is a permanent tribute to the music of Louis Armstrong. From swing to blues and ballads, the group plays you the repertoire of the famous trumpeter in a New Orleans atmosphere ! »

“Mack the Knife”, “Hello Dolly”, “Sweet Sue”... It is among other things around these New Orleans standards that the group was founded in May 2018. Louis Thomas (trumpet) and Théophile Parent (vocals/cornet), both great fans of Armstrong's music, founded the group by surrounding themselves with a rhythm guitarist. Today the band offers arrangements and new colors in styl

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7CDLar7nkg&authuser=0

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

We are delighted to invite you to an unforgettable musical evening in Brussels, featuring the quartet of Flávio Maciel de Souza (vocals and guitar), Hervé Caparros (guitar), Renato Martins (percussion), and Luc Evens (bass), who will transport you to the heart of Brazil's captivating rhythms.

Passionate about the richness of Brazilian music, these musicians will offer you a unique auditory experience, blending the sun-drenched melodies of samba, the subtle harmonies of bossa nova, and the vibrant energy of MPB (Brazilian Popular Music).

Join us for this special evening in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Discover or rediscover Brazilian music in an intimate and authentic setting, perfect for celebrating and connecting with this vibrant musical culture. The repertoire will feature classics by Tom Jobim, João Bosco,  Ivan Lins, as well as some original compositions.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.facebook.com/reel/1413566819528363

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Pierre Baclet - Voice & Guitar
Tomas Rivera - Piano
Fil Caporali - DoubleBass
Raphael Aurand - Drums

An exciting new constellation of musician beoight together to present some of the new music of the singer, followed by the legendary jam session, come hang!

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/fmbt2fH-R8U?si=8kt2l6EZigE2gQ_R

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Gardens

Jacques Pili: Bass
Adrien Verderame: Drums
Igor Gehenot: Piano
Fabrizio Graceffa: Guitar

Gardens is the third album produced and led by guitarist Fabrizio Graceffa. Fabrizio returns with a more refined album, going back to a more classic quartet: double bass, guitar, piano, and drums. Fabrizio’s music takes us on a journey through the minimalist atmospheres reminiscent of his album U-Turn, but this time with a slightly different tone, enhanced by the addition of Belgian pianist Igor Gehenot, who is already well-known on both the Belgian and international scenes.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Bart Defoort-saxophone
Victor da Costa-guitar
Victor Foulon- double bass
Armando Luongo- drums

Bart and Victor have been sharing the Belgian jazz scene with this project for the past few years. The quartet immerses itself in Bop and Hard Bop of the 50s and 60s. The fusion of sounds between tenor saxophone and electric guitar, as well as the energy of the rhythm section are the basic ingredients of this group's repertoire, which includes not only gems written by the great jazzmen but also features a number of compositions related to the style.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

TOP JAZZ

Gino Lattuca (trumpet), Fabrice Alleman (sax, compositions),
Ivan Paduart (piano, compositions), Bart De Nolf (bass), Mimi Verderame (drums)

Shifting from one style to another, always keeping a profound attachment to post bop jazz, Gino Lattuca is considered a first rate musician of international format.
His fluent and soft sound that resonates with sweetness and elegance makes him one of the greatest trumpeter of our land. Besides of playing Alleman’s, Paduart’s and Herr’s compositions, he will pay tribute to some of his heroes : Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry.

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

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Stevie Wonder & Burt Bacharach

Ibernice Macbean (voice)
Jean Francois (guitar)
Ulli Jüneman (saxophone)
Bruno Castellucci (drums)
Bo (bass)

"With a stellar collective of musicians Ibernice Macbean will explore the most beautiful musical masterpieces.

Songs from the Great American Songbook, Stevie Wonder and Burt Bacharach will caress your ears.”

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Chrystel Wautier vocals + piano
Lorenzo Di Maio guitar
Victor Foulon double bass
Thomas Grimonprez drums

Often considered herself as the Belgian Norah Jones, Chrystel Wautier explores the magnificent
repertoire of the American singer. Norah Jones's songs are a colorful reflection of the wonderful American folk music and her texts, if one has not yet paid enough attention, of a subtle poetry.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

Stéphane Salkin Guitar and Vocals
Sal La Rocca Double bass (Vaya con Dios, Thoots Thielemans, Didier Lockwood…)
Jan de Haas Drums (Thoots Thielemans, Philip Catherine, Chet Baker…)

The “Paris Rive Gauche Trio” is:

A mix of covers by Claude Nougaro, Henri Salvador, and other big names in French song who were influenced by Jazz, as well as jazz standards on which Stéphane Salkin wrote texts in French...

The whole being a performing and joyful trio, with improvisations in the pure jazz tradition!

The musicians who accompany him in concert no longer need to be introduced, they have largely proven themselves on the national and international scene in recent decades:

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98M5pvfhazI

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

Sophia Hauseux Vocals
Yvan Rother Guitar
Danny Millan Drums
François Meulemans Doublebass

Interplay is a jazz band sharing its own jazz compositions in French. The project also plays standards as well jazz arrangements of pop songs. nterplay was first formed by the duo of the guitarist Yvan Rother and the singer Sophia Hauseux. But the band soon evolved in a quartet version with Danny Millan Collazos on and François Meulemans contrebasse.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=135797862830385&ref=sharing

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Tripodi/Clement/Heymans trio

with Benjamin Clement (guitar) and Felix Heymans (bass)

Beautiful songs sang by the very romantic Felix, latin rhythms, east European tunes, some originals too... And of course a lot of swing !
This top notch trio will present you their favourite tunes... be ready to embark on a wonderfull journey accross space and time !

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TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Jazz Harmonica Gem

Laurent Maur (harmonica) Dominque Vantomme (piano)
Werner Lauscher (bass) Mimi Verderame (drums)

French harmonica sensation Laurent Maur returns to Belgium for an exclusive concert tour. Known not only for his exceptional virtuosity, crystal-clear purity and heartfelt musicianship, but also his smashing live performances. This time in the company of jazz trio Dominique Vantomme (piano), Werner Lauscher (double bass) and Mimi Verderame (drums). Together they delve into the rich jazz tradition, supplemented with catchy compositions by Maur. Don't miss this jazz harmonica gem.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9FZhdHUT7w

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Vocalist & Composer

Jacqui Naylor vocals, Art Khu piano, Jasen Weaver bass, Damien Françon drums

Jacqui Naylor is an internationally acclaimed American jazz vocalist and composer on tour with her recently released twelfth album, Treasures Of The Heart. The singer is known for her deeply rich, soulful voice, and innovative approach to jazz standards, rock anthems, and original compositions. Naylor’s albums have made exclusive top-ten lists and her music featured in ad campaigns, television shows and films, including a documentary made about her. Naylor attributes her unique sound to the tight and spontaneous interplay between she and her extremely talented bandmates. What Naylor and her band achieve on stage together is sensitive, dynamic, and thoroughly captivating!

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEZ1yt-KK1E

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

Vocalist & Composer

Jacqui Naylor vocals, Art Khu piano, Jasen Weaver bass, Damien Françon drums

Jacqui Naylor is an internationally acclaimed American jazz vocalist and composer on tour with her recently released twelfth album, Treasures Of The Heart. The singer is known for her deeply rich, soulful voice, and innovative approach to jazz standards, rock anthems, and original compositions. Naylor’s albums have made exclusive top-ten lists and her music featured in ad campaigns, television shows and films, including a documentary made about her. Naylor attributes her unique sound to the tight and spontaneous interplay between she and her extremely talented bandmates. What Naylor and her band achieve on stage together is sensitive, dynamic, and thoroughly captivating!

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEZ1yt-KK1E

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

Mix of Jazz, Middle East and hip-hop melodies

Orson Claeys - Piano
Pierre- Antoine Savoyat - Trumpet
Akram Ben Romdhane - Oud
Jim Monneau - Double bass
Gionata Giardina - Drums 

Pianist Orson Claeys is a refreshing new presence on the Belgian jazz scene, although it wasn't a foregone conclusion. – “I don't come from a musical family, even though it did play an important role. My parents had a large collection of cassettes, CDs and vinyl. A wide variety of music was played in the house, from hip-hop to jazz and from classical music to rock.” – Spellbound by the allure of the piano, Claeys joined art school, where his more profound exploration really began.

However, it wasn't until a later age, when he discovered the melodies of Herbie Hancock, that he was drawn to jazz and changed his musical course. Under the guidance of renowned artists, Claeys had the opportunity to immerse himself in this new sound at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels. He developed his own style, seamlessly combining jazz with the compelling melodies of the Middle East and hip-hop. Learning to weave different cultural influences and musical genres, influenced by musicians such as Aaron Parks, Ambrose Akinmusire, Shai Maestro and Dhafer Youssef. These days, Claeys is constantly searching for his own unique sound in today’s modern jazz, fusing different musical traditions into one harmonious expression.

After being featured on the third installment of the 'Lefto presents Jazz Cats' compilations with his track 'Conversations', Orson Claeys is set to release his 5-track debut EP 'Odyssey to Self' on Sdban Ultra later this year.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/@orsonclaeys

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Robert Jukic - bass and composition
Muriel Urquidi - vocals
Roeland Cellis - guitar
Matthias De Waele - drums

Exploring the americana, blues, gospel and jazz through original compositions, the slovenian bassist has written a set of songs based on contemplations of hope, kindness and fragility, the opposites of the times we live in. The core of is the trio featuring two extraordinary explorers: the sorcerer guitarist Roeland Cellis and the master of understatement Matthias De Waele. The trio is joined by Muriel Urquidi who’s taking the music to another level with her mesmerizing singing.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

Alexander Baboian - Guitar
Milan Verbist - Piano
Jef Manderveld - Bass
Simon van Brandt - Drums

Boston-born guitarist Alexander Baboian leads a quartet featuring a powerful rhythm section of fellow graduates of the Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen. The quartet is devoted to expressing the classic sound of American Jazz with fresh colors through powerful interpretations of underperformed repertoire of Jazz composers such as Horace Silver, Kenny Dorham, Billy Strayhorn, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and Charles Mingus.  Described by renowned music educator Hal Crook in JazzWax as a "future major voice in jazz," and by All About Jazz as "a superb composer, an original improviser, and an apt bandleader," Alexander graduated from the acclaimed Berklee College of Music in 2014 where he received awards for outstanding achievement from the guitar department and represented the college in major festivals such as the Washington DC Jazz Festival, the Beantown Jazz Festival, and the JEN Jazz Conference. He was invited to Belgium in 2021 on scholarship from the VLUHR and has had the pleasure of working at major venues and festivals in Europe such as the Bimhuis Amsterdam, De Singel Antwerp, Hot Club Gent, A-Trane Berlin, U Malého Glena Prague and Opus Club Budapest.

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VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-PTa_Zto7E

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Jazz Standards

with Pascal Mohy (piano) and Victor Foulon (bass)

This very smooth and groovy trio will revisit their favourite jazz standards. With the exquisite Mohy on piano, the extremely swinging Foulon on double bass and the romanticism of Alexandre tripodi,  the night will surely be full of emotions !

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Minino Garay (drums,vocals)
Cédric Hanriot (piano)
BASILE RAHOLA (bass) 

With Speaking Tango, Minino Garay satisfies a passion for Spoken Word, a form of poetry recited against a background of beats and instrumental improvisations, ancestor of slam poetry and heir to the dazzling performances of the Last Poets or Gil Scot Heron. It also leads to an artistic questioning that began 20 years ago. Her meeting with the poet and singer Dana Bryant, the first heroine of the genre, was decisive. The masterful Argentinian percussionist based in France, steeped in the multicolored flavors of his country's rhythmic traditions and the philosophy of jazz, combined with the enrichments of his transatlantic experience.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Jurgen Feskens Trumpet, flugelhorn & vocals
Peter van Steen Trombone
Rob Henneveld Tenor & Alto Saxophone, clarinet
Bart Wouters Bass & vocals
Bart Maassen Piano
Robbert van Kalmthout Drums
Special guest : Peter Verhas Tenor sax

The Nr One Dutch Jumpin Jive Band Jazz Connection

“They are unbelievable… They are insane… and they are absolutely amazing live on stage. With their zoot-suits, flamboyance, large beers, cheap whiskey, dancing and swinging... They will Jive You Crazy!”

Jazz Connection is a true follower of the Jumpin’ Jive style and early Rhythm ‘n Blues style that hit America’s black postwar population. With songs from Louis Prima, Wynonie Harris, King Curtis and Teddy Brannon, they bring a revival of the best and brightest star performers from these exciting years.

Founded 33 years ago (1990) in ‘jazzy’ hometown Breda, Jazz Connection is running like a train, swinging and rolling through Europe with their Jazz & Jive show. They have performed at major festivals and clubs in Holland, toured in Belgium, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Serbia, Bulgaria, Norway, Russia and Poland as well as in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The band performed from the start of the band at the Breda Jazz Festival in Holland.

Together with lots of humor Jazz Connection produces their remarkable sound: transparent, sophisticated, catchy and groovy. Whether it’s a festive jive, tantalizing boogie or heartbreaking blues, you’ll recognize without doubt the sound of this unique sextet.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Assunta Di Pasquale, aka Jazztutta: alto sax, piano & vocals
Vitor Garbelotto: guitar
René Calvin: bass
Carlos Cachi Acosta Ortiz: percussion

The Jazztutta Braz 4 is led by Assunta Di Pasquale, aka Jazztutta (Belgian-Italian composer, alto saxophone player, singer & pianist) accompanied by 3 south-American musicians: Vitor Garbelotto (Brazilian guitarist), René-Calvin (Brazilian-Cameroonian bassist) and Carlos Cachi Acosta Ortiz (Cuban percussionist); They bring together Jazz-Latin influences by revisiting themes by Bonfà, Jobim, Mendes. Jazztutta also performs some of her compositions inspired by bossa-nova and samba patterns. The latin-jazz heritage of Paul Desmond in "Bossa Antigua", "Aliança", ... makes part of their repertoire and brings joyful colors in their music.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W710ePeNhw

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Laurent Doumont : Vocals & saxes
Vincent Bruyninckx : Keyboards
Lorenzo Di Maio : Guitar
Jacques Pili : Bass
Adrien Verderame : Drums  

Self-proclaimed Ambassador of Soul in Brussels, Laurent Doumont has been travelling for about 20 years between the worlds of Jazz and Soul Music and has since been weaving links between them in his own sweet way. With the finest of his staff, LD & the Soul Counsellors gather here Vincent Bruyninckx (piano), Lorenzo Di Maio (guitar), Jacques Pili (bass) and Adrien Verderame (drums). The major part of the repertoire will be made of new original songs, from his next album « Dance! ». Expect also some older tracks of the band, refreshened for today’s mood and some vintage funky standards, all joyfully served by these inspired musicians. Don’t forget your dancing shoes !

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/He5jRLpw2z8?si=RrhA1nAYAz4QbQ16

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Phil Nichol is back in Brussels. Don't miss this opportunity to see a one-of-a-kind performer, and absolute must see!

Aren’t We Lucky?

Yes. Stop. Take a breath. Smile as you breathe out. Find calm. Then start again. We live in an angry world. There are a lot of problems. Change is crucial. Start with yourself and realise- you are lucky! Aren’t we lucky. A very silly work in progress from Edinburgh award winner and star of stage and screen, Phil Nichol.

Comedian/Actor/Writer/Director/Musician

As a stand-up, Phil is internationally renowned, having performed in 52 countries and appearing on Festival TV Galas including Just for Laughs, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, New Zealand CF and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

His last international tour show, Your Wrong, played over 130 shows in 13 countries. Phil has filmed four stand-up comedy specials including his Edinburgh Comedy award winning show The Naked Racist and the groundbreaking Nearly Gay for ITV2. His early career with seminal Canadian comedy act Corky and the Juice Pigs spanned ten years with the pinnacle of the Juice Pigs success being two memorable seasons on Mad TV.

LINK TO BOOK : https://my.weezevent.com/phil2024

TICKET: 25€

Wajdi Riahi : piano 
Victor foulon : bass
Thomas Grimmonprez : drums & compositions 

After "Big Wheel", I'm continuing on my path as drummer-leader in the form of a trio.

Wishing to reveal a new facet of my sound identity, I have created a repertoire based on the color indigo.

At first glance, the color blue tinges with violet, but it's also a denomination for sensitive, creative people.

Driven by these two ideas, I've composed sound canvases within which I invite the listener to travel.

This new project takes off thanks to the talent of musicians, free of any aesthetic dogmatism, who have agreed to put their talent at the service of my compositions.

Particularly attached to sharing emotions with the public,

This new line-up develops a singular sound identity.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i5CH58wkvM

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Orion 

with Pauline Leblond (trumpet, fh) and Boris Schmidt (bass)

Blending a trumpet, a violin (sometimes a viola !) and a doublebass, this trio is certainly original and adventurous. A challenge beautifully achieved by these three top-notch improvisers, conversing melodically for your delight !

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Rythm of the Joy

Sabin Todorov - piano
Sal La Rocca - bass
Lionel Beuvens - drums

Explosive mix of personal compositions and jazz standards

played by this trio with 20 years of existence

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/bGeYr3bcL5A?si=X3RMJIhXZcgDpJ4I

TICKET:16€ Members – No Members 18€

Josh Hilberman (tap dance), Charles Loos (piano),
Jean- Louis Rassinfosse ( bass), Jeanfrançois Prins (guitar)

“American tap dancer Joshua Hilberman teams up frequent collaborator and Belgian icon Charles Loos (pno)—along with two other legendary figures in the Belgian Jazz scene, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, bass and Jean-François Prins, gtr—for a swinging night of music from the fingers to the feet.”

Hilberman, for a short time a student of mythic drummer Alan Dawson, follows in the grand tradition of hoofers who sing with their feet.  When musicians and dancers speak the same language, magic happens!

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca7a_puYul4

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Tribute to Miles Davis

Cédric De Lat: trumpet
Koen Nys: sax
Bram Weijters: piano
Piet Verbist:bass
Lionel Beuvens:drums

“Les Frelons Bruns” started as “Lionel Beuvens Standards 5tet” during residencies in the Music Village.

The great love and admiration for the music of the prince of darkness Miles Davis is what brings this top 5tet together. They made a selection of some of the most famous tunes in his broad repertoire, standards he played, tunes he composed or stole, from his first be bop tunes until his electric period.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.facebook.com/MazzleBand/videos/789521801600847

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

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.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

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

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/0rCRUGx_agY?si=uL6lQ74bFM0Hkkgj

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Julien Marga - Guitar
Jim Monneau - Double bass
Pierre Floch - Drums

The Julien Marga Trio is a captivating jazz ensemble led by the talented guitarist Julien Marga. This trio offers a delightful blend of classic jazz standards and original compositions, showcasing their versatility and musical depth. They breathe new life into timeless melodies, creating a rich and dynamic soundscape. Julien Marga's masterful guitar work is complemented perfectly by the trio's cohesive interplay, making their music both engaging and sophisticated.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfbQv5P0Bps

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Alexandre Tripodi invites Renaud Dardenne

with Renaud Dardenne (guitar) and Boris Schmidt (bass)

Alexandre Tripodi and Renaud Dardenne have been playing together for more than 20 years. With les violons de Bruxelles, Fapy Lafertin, but also in duet. Here in trio with the incredible Boris Schmidt on bass, they'll share with you the beauties of tunes they gathered along the way...

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

This year is the ninth year of the Jazz Vocal course at Brussels Royal Conservatoire.

With just four singers at the start ‘Chant Jazz’ at CRB is now firmly established - with a community of between ten and twelve singers enrolled at any one time.

Under the guidance of Pete Churchill these singers are fast becoming a positive force on the Brussels Jazz scene and tonight is a chance to hear these Jazz Singers of tomorrow in the intimate surroundings of one of the great Jazz Clubs of Europe. They will be accompanied by the Pete Churchill Trio.

Pete Churchill

In a long international career as a pianist, singer, choral director and conductor, Pete Churchill was, for fifteen years, accompanist to the great Mark Murphy with further collaborations over the years with Jon Hendricks, Sheila Jordan, Norma Winstone, Kenny Wheeler, Abdullah Ibrahim and many more.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

‘Swing Blues & Boogie Woogie’

Philippe LeJeune, piano
Paolo Loveri, guitar
René Stock, acoustic bass
Tristan Patigny, drums

French pianist Philippe LeJeune is a perfect example of the mixture of jazz and blues which was especially an important strain in the jazz tradition. The young pianist attended in 1968 a concert in Reims (France) by master boogie woogie and blues pianist  singer Memphis Slim, and immediately put an end to his classical efforts and began teaching himself piano blues, scouring local record shops fort LP's by boogie woogie greats. In 1980 he was invited by Memphis Slim himself - who had been a parisian citizen since 1962 - to cut an album titled "Dialog In Boogie" as a piano duet.

Philippe Lejeune's playing creates a strong blues flavor of soulful, swinging jazz. His repertoire reflects the pianist important early influences, honoring the blues and jazz masters who inspired him when he first began playing jazz. His playing is always a brilliant assortment of sobriety and expressiveness. Philippe LeJeune has a wide repertoire ranging from classic barrelhouse boogie woogie piano to Duke Ellington and Horace Silver tunes as well those of Milt Jackson and Neal Hefti, but he sounds 'at home' when playing the blues.

Philippe LeJeune has released seven CDs in the United States, the most recent is "Cleveland Gateway" (2019) recorded in a trio format. He also makes numerous appearances in major festivals including Detroit Jazz Festival, Cincinnati Blues Fest, Monterey Bay Blues Festival, Jazz N'June Festival in Huntsville AL, Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz CA, Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival in Toledo OH, and has been a regular guest of first rate American jazz clubs as Baker's and CliffBell's (Detroit MI), Nighttown (Cleveland OH) or Cezanne (Houston TX) ... His performance at the Motor City Blues & Boogie Woogie Festival (Detroit, 2005) was recorded live to be edited into P.B.S. television specials and DVD.

Living in Toulouse, France, LeJeune has also performed for many years throughout Europe in the jazz festival and blues circuit (France, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, The Netherlands, United Kingdom) and in Africa (Tunisia, Senegal). As an educator and clinician he has taught workshops in music schools, conservatories of music, and has lead seminars at jazz festivals throughout France and USA.  Philippe LeJeune's name was introduced into the famous "New Grove Dictionary of Jazz" (Barry Kernfeld) in 2001.

Philippe LeJeune is doing his part to continue a legacy by blending classic jazz, blues and boogie woogie, with his own stylings. He explores an impressive variety of blues styles and grooves, leaving listeners with a happy feeling.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Swing and hot Jazz

Sam Ghezzi : vocals, tenor saxophone, conducting
Mo van der Does : clarinet
Coos Zwagerman : trumpet
Joan Codina : trombone
Oscar Ployart Wetche : piano
Davor Stehlik : banjo
Tomek van Leeuwen: upright bass
Joe Crotch : drums

“Roaring Cats are one of Europe’s most promising bands regarding swing and hot jazz. The tiny orchestra based in Amsterdam took the challenge of giving value and new significance to the roots of jazz.

Their repertoire consists of original arrangements of the finest tunes by the top artists of the 30’s and 40’s: from Fats Waller to Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington to Jimmie Lunceford. On top of that, they are presenting original compositions in style. Swell notes for hyperactive swing dancers and for sedentary drinking listeners."

Bio:

"Roaring Cats is a swing/hot jazz band founded in Amsterdam in 2018 by Sam Ghezzi and Davor Stehlik. During these years the band, started as a quartet, developed into a small orchestra featuring the horn section Joan Codina, Mo van der Does and the piano player Oscar Ployart Wetche.

After several concerts in festivals, venues and arranging sessions, their repertoire grew into a set of original arrangements of 20’s\30’s compositions, melting different identities and musical ideas.

Through a philologically conscious approach, their sound reflects the development of the music born in New Orleans, symbol of a mixture of sounds from an abundance of cultures.

Within the boundaries of a musical language that feels distant in time but close to the most natural and spontaneous artistic expressions they took the challenge of giving value and new significance to the roots of jazz.

Combining the artistic and entertaining content, they are able to offer a unique way of performing which captures the interest of art seekers and jazz connoisseurs as well as a more inexperienced audience.

In order to succeed, they took the risk of limiting themselves to the style restrictions and parameters that eventually allowed them to experiment and create something new. By using this approach they can express musical ideas in the most diverse ways, coming up with different paths to investigate the beauty of simplicity."

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/gk7dIYwP03Q?si=aF3U4YKUT5gExty1

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€