THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Martin Salemi (piano), Manolo Cabras (bass), João Lobo (drums)

A night with beautiful and eternal melodies from the Great American Songbook.

Martin Salemi on piano is playing with italian doublebass player Manolo Cabras (Enrico Rava, Jesse Van Ruller, Toots Thielemans…) and portuguese drummer João Lobo (Nate Wooley, Thomas Morgan, Marshall Allen…).

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Crossroads Classical and Jazz

Marie Ghitta (viola), Julien Gillain (piano and violin), Pauline Leblond (trumpet and bugle), Fil Caporali (double bass)

"Bluesy Mary is a project at the crossroads of the classical and jazz worlds, with the particularity of using songs from the classical repertoire as a starting point. This fusion is made deep and subtle by the link between the playing of famous jazz musicians and the specificities of each classical piece. Thus, for example, Bill Evan's playing is linked to Massenet's "Méditation de Thaïs", Nat King Cole's ballads to Fauré's "Après un rêve". The aim is to make these two worlds accessible to everyone through sounds and themes that are part of the conscious and/or collective unconscious."

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qwjm0iLJuo

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Emil Viklicki (piano), Stéphane Mercier (alto saxophone), Boris Schmidt (double bass), Toon Van Dionant (drums)

Born in 1948 in the Czech Republic, Emil is without a doubt the great jazz pianist of his country. His immense talent has already been demonstrated in Belgium with Steve Houben.

His career has crossed paths with such giants as George Mraz, Miroslav Vitous, Bill Frisell, and recently Wynton Marsalis.

It was in the Jazz Station Big Band that Emil and Stéphane (leader of the big band) met. This was followed by a few concerts in Prague in 2019.

The Czech pianist having worked again with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Orchestra since then, the opportunity has been given to go back to Belgium to play these works, and to take advantage of it to tour the country with a quartet. That's what jazz is all about!

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/DNXBuJCYlI4

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Vintage vocal swingjazz

Roel Ferny (vocals & guitar), Juno Kerstens (bass & vocals), Angel Pérez (trumpet & vocals),
Jeroen Thomas (piano), Bert De Pauw (drums)

The Cream Colored Ponies are real jazz cats with a passion for swing music from the 40s and 50s! They love to take you on a nostalgic trip through the swing era, paying tribute to the crooners, known for their soft, arresting and above all, natural voices. Featuring the most beautiful hits from The Great American Songbook and the fantastic style of Louis Prima, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many other masters of swing music.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is6lZQxnYxQ

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

A Bubble of Sweetness

Lorenzo Di Maio (guitar), Elia Fragione (vocals)

Duo lipo is the meeting between these 2 musicians Lorenzo Di Maio and Elia Fragione

They offer a charming repertoire where jazz and song intertwine.

The sound of the duo will immerse you in a bubble of sweetness

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Followed by our JAZZ JAM SESSION 9.30pm

Albert Vila (guitar), Robert Jukic (bass), Umberto Odone (drums)

Albert Vila presents his latest trio project. The music was specifically written for this group and is strongly rooted in the Jazz tradition, but at the same time combined with influences ranging from Blues to Classical, Groove and World Music. "The interaction between the trio with Robert Jukic from Slovenia on bass and Umberto Odone from Italy on drums and his strong attachment to melody and rhythm make this group a must for anyone who appreciates music.

VIDEO LINK :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoMOUA4mCNs

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About Time (Igloo Records)

Martin Salemi (piano, compositions), Boris Schmidt (doublebass), Daniel Jonkers (drums)

After his first album "Short Stories" which seduced us with its mix of syncopated grooves, luminous ballads and chiselled melodies, Martin Salemi is back with a new album. Refined, with a hushed atmosphere, its coherence of purpose and musical maturity confirms his talent in offering us timeless music, outside fashions and trends, a sincere music nourished by a great humility. With "About Time" (IGLOO Records), Martin Salemi and his trio succeed in creating a work that is at the same time dense, compact and airy, while letting the music breathe and never seeming to force it.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/0eVr1HgoN7U

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Sweet and Sour

Elly Brouckmans (sax), Bastien Jeunieaux (guitar), Natasha Vew (piano, vocals, compositions),
Jim Monneau (bass), Pierre Hurty (drums)

The band was born in 2022 and gathers amazing young talents from the European jazz scene. In this new project, they'll introduce you to the sweet and sour compositions of Natasha Van Eerdewegh, a subtle mix between neo-hardbop and classical music.

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/8RJ5pagxLZM

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Simon Comté (sax), Alex Koo (piano), Félix Zurstrassen (acoustic bass), Antoine Pierre (drums)

Félix Zurstrassen presents an exclusive quartet in the Music Village with three of the best jazzmen on the Belgian scene: the Belgian-Japanese pianist Alex Koo, the drummer Antoine Pierre and the new rising star of the Belgian saxophone Simon Comté. Come and listen to sophisticated music influenced as much by the jazz tradition as by contemporary music.

For the past fifteen years, the Belgian bassist Félix Zurstrassen (Sabam "Young Talent" Jazz Award 2017) has established himself as a key figure on the Belgian jazz scene. A versatile musician at the crossroads of numerous projects that have left their mark (Antoine Pierre Urbex, Fabrizio Cassol Conference of the Birds, Typh Barrow, LG Jazz Collective…), he leads N O V A, a prestigious international quintet of top European musicians (Downes, Veras, van Gelder & Pierre).

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Tribute to the most swinging Singers

Sabine Kühlich (vocals), Johan Clement (piano), Christophe Devisscher (bass), Luc Vanden Bosch (drums)

One song for each: A Tribute to the most swinging Singers in the world:

Ella, Sarah, Anita, Nat, Mel, Betty, Blossom, Sheila, Kurt, Frank, Carmen, Caterina...

The great American Songbook made them all famous, they are swinging like hell, real cats!

Sabine Kühlich - one of TODAY's most swinging Jazzsingers - creates a tribute around those masters and their repertoire.

Sabine recorded 10 albums internationally, got international reputation from New York to Amsterdam - Barry Harris  "perfect timing", Patty Austin "exceptional feeling for jazz and scat singing". Sabine composes, loves playing saxophone, and has toured from South East Asia to Brazil to New York. Enjoy this evening full of Songs quick, slow, bluesy, fast -but all: Super SWING!

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/qqbFq6xKUQs

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Gospel Project

Viana Afoumou (vocals), Philip Kanza (bass, guitar), Martin Daniel (keys), Lieven Venken (drums)

Viana Afoumou spent most of her childhood in a Brussels-based Gospel choir (Voice of Angels), thanks to which she experienced many scenes, from small churches across the country to Belgium's Got Talent and The Voice. She currently resides in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, where she pursues her projects as an artist and singer-songwriter.

Tonight, she goes back to her roots. Together with the band, they explore the essence of Gospel by revisiting classics from around the world, and through improvisation. Expect: soul, warmth, and spirit in the air.

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e7OACcDtpI

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Exceptional night for Soul Music Lovers

Gaëlle Mievis (vocals), Patrick Deltenre (guitar), Fabrizio Erba (bass), Ludo Catalfamo (keys/vocal), Toto Poznantek (drums)

Gaëlle Mievis is a music adventurer, with multiple projects as lead singer in bands such as The Banging Souls and Sirius Plan, backing vocalist and musician for Beverly Jo Scott, Sam Moore, Billy Peterson ... Gaëlle will take you for an evening to meet her roots: from Tina Turner to Stevie Wonder through Acdc or Prince or the Beatles . An explosive cocktail that will certainly make you get up from your chair. She will share this evening with Ludo Catalfamo, musician and singer !

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Martin Salemi Daylight

Sylvain Debaisieux (sax), Lorenzo Di Maio (guitar), Martin Salemi (piano, compositions),
Boris Schmidt (doublebass), Daniel Jonkers (drums)

After two albums recorded in the piano - double bass - drums formula, Martin Salemi invites the saxophonist Sylvain Debaisieux to join his trio. On the piano, but also on synthesizers and keyboards, the pianist explores new compositions in the modern jazz tradition ranging from Keith Jarrett to Aaron Parks. The music of his new quartet is based on songs, folk and world music, with hypnotising grooves, detailed melodies and cinematic atmospheres. Jazz that is steeped in tradition and yet very much a witness of the 'here and now'.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/KNWrXHP6CH8

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Evelina Pabarciute (vocals), Maxime Moyaerts  (piano),  Guylain Domas (bass), Théo Teboul (drums)

Stevie Wonder is one of the greatest singers and songwriter in the world who inspired Evelina Pabarciute, jazz singer from Lithuania, to interpretate his most beautiful songs. Evelina's performance always gives chills to the public, her deep, warm, truly unique voice never ceases to amaze, her rich and hight notes always surprise the crowd. For this particular concert, Evelina's team  made a special selection including few master peaces from artistes like: Jill Scott, Jorja Smith, H. E. R. ,Liana la Havas and some others . Don't miss an opportunity to spend your Thursday evening soaking interpretations of these legendary artists - great vibes guaranteed!

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Gala James(vocals), Barto Di Pasquale (piano), Fabrizio Erba (bass), Laurent Mercier (drums), Jean-Pierre Mouton (sax)

Gala James is one of the most talented singers of Gospel music in Belgium. Her voice and fantastic
band fit perfectly with the repertoire of the acclaimed diva; featuring Aretha’s first recordings as a jazz
singer, her greatest hits like “Respect, Think…” and highlighting the ‘gospel side of the queen of soul’
with great energy and emotion.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

All Stars Reunion Band

Jean Van Lint (vocals & bass), Vincent Mardens (sax), Dirk Van der Linden (piano & guitar), Jan De Haas (drums)
Special Guest: Pascal Michaux (piano & sax)

Greatest Jazz Songs & Soulful Standards, from Georges Gershwin to Stevie Wonder…

For Jazz Lovers &… All the Others!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Alice Riberolles, Zaccharie Kropp, Timothé Lemaire, Nathan Surquin, Hugo Dudziak (trombone),
Gaspard Loncke (drums), François Meulemans (bass)

Unique in Belgium and undoubtedly in Europe !

All trombone players and students of the Brussels Conservatory’s jazz trombone section (Teacher : Phil Abraham)

Real new talents on the instrument and a rhythm section composed of some of the best students of the jazz department.

Tunes by the great Slide Hampton or up to date arrangements by the students themselves.

Followed by our Jazz Jam Session 9.30pm

Guitarist Skander Jenhani invites Gaspard Loncke and Alberto Barban, for a concert filled with Tunisian-influenced compositions and some fun grooves !

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Martin Salemi invites Jean-Claude Salemi

Jean-Claude Salemi (guitar, compositions), Daniel Stokart (sax), Martin Salemi (piano), Francesco Marchetti (bass)

For this special occasion, Martin Salemi invites his father Jean-Claude, who in addition to being an engraver and designer, is also a guitarist and composer. After having recorded an album as a duo around Jean-Claude's compositions, they come to perform them tonight in an enlarged formula with Félix Heymans on double bass and Daniel Stokart on saxophones and other winds. Folksongs with jazz, blues, waltzes and sometimes country accents in Fellini-like atmospheres...

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

 Tribute to the Jazz Messengers

Robin COUDERC (bass), Maël MERCIER (piano), Maxime DEREUX (sax alto),
Pierre GIRARD (sax tenor), Marius RABBE (trombone), Samuel ANDRÉ (trumpet),
Raphaël AURAND (drums, arrangements)

If you love the soulful sound of the Jazz Messengers you with love to spend the night PAX!

Those young cats will make you regret to not be able to listen to them more, as they will play with a burning energy all night!

Led by energetic drummer Raphaël AURAND this band will perform original arrangements of the Jazz Messengers and their own takes over these famous tunes such as « Moanin » or « Night in Tunisia ».

There will be the people who were there and the others !

Book a seat!

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Baritone Sax Tribute

Hervé Caparros (guitar), Alain Cupper (baritone sax),Sal La Rocca (bass), Jan De Haas (drums)

The baritone saxophone is a wonderful instrument, rich, warm, flexible, impressive and full of possibilities.However, even if it is an essential voice for many bands and some wonderful jazzmen have considerably empowered it, it is still underestimated and too rarely put forward.

Guitarist Hervé Caparros and baritone saxophonist Alain Cupper pay tribute to this magnificent instrument with its very special sound.

The band is completed by a top rhythm section, Sal La Rocca on double bass and Jan De Haas on drums.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q--8qOR6LQ0

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER

Sarah Letor (vocals,piano), Hervé Letor (drums, sax), Fabrizio Erba (bass),
Greg Chaisis (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€

TWO LADY SINGERS AS “TCHIN-TCHIN” SET THE STAGE ON FIRE
Natacha Wuyts & Magy Tyson

Natacha Wuyts (vocals), Magy Tyson (vocals), Mathieu De Wit (music director & piano),
Victor Foulon (double bass) and Jérôme Baudart (drums)

Prepare for an entertaining celebration of the enduring appeal of two singers who love the jazz sung by Etta James, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and many more!

This special concert features two outstanding vocalists known as “Tchin-Tchin” when together they perform songs made famous by the great voices of jazz entertainment. Belgium’s leading jazz ladies Natacha Wuyts and Magy Tyson will share the stage and pay tribute to a variety of musical styles such as soul, blues, and rhythm and blues, among others. Join this festive and unique celebration as Natacha and Magy share their passion for traveling through epic musical eras while also setting the stage on fire!

They will be accompanied by equally outstanding musicians. Directed by Mathieu De Wit (piano), his jazz trio also features Victor Foulon (double bass) and Jérôme Baudart (drums). It’s an entertaining evening that you absolutely want to experience for yourself.

Introducing Singers Sunday ! During 2023, on the last Sunday of every month, The Music Village will present a special concert with the spotlight on vocalists. Each Singers Sunday will feature a pair of professional singers. Every month, a different musical theme. Every month, an entertaining celebration of passion for vocal jazz accompanied by a trio of top musicians. Every month, a splendid experience for everyone of all ages.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Followed by our Jazz Jam Session 9.30pm

Filippo Deorsola (piano), Jonathan Ho Chin Kiat (bass), Marco Luparia (drums, objects)

Anaphora is a musical organism focused on Improvisational research. Lines of tensions are built between a diagram of bodies which improvise themselves on their instruments. Production of sounds. Response. And the organism moves. It stretches or relaxes according to the bodily and acoustic impulses that structure it. It is in the communion of bodies made possible by Improvisation that a community of sound is created. Energies and gravities that say, “these bodies are breathing together”. And if Latin for breathing together is con-spirare, then of course, for Anaphora improvisation means, first and foremost, the possibility of a conspiracy.

Anaphora is supported in their research by SENA (NL) and by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Italy Music Export). They published their debut Album 'Lexicon I'  under the Auand Label, receiving positive reviews at home and abroad.

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

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Sol Chorando

Line Daenen (Alto flute), Matteo Carola (Guitar and Vocals), Antoine Renard (Ukulele), Antoine Lissoir (Clarinet)

Do you know this music that is called Choro?

A musical genre born in Rio de Janeiro in the 1870's, Choro transcends the boundaries between popular and learned music. It has mixed origins - African, European and indigenous. Between laughter and tears, SOL CHORANDO offer you a journey in time and space through this wonderful music that is the Choro.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIbfcagZ37E&list=PLhQB8HYcjgGGFyLdjDZgBbkstmqV8a5kC

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Kreshen (vocals), Bastien Jeunieaux (guitar), Guylain Domas (bass), Jan de Haas (drums)

With her warm voice, Kreshen will pay tribute to some of the greatest singers of all time like Ray Charles, Peggy Lee, Nina Simone or Etta James.

What do these artists have in common, will you say? The timeless soul that lives in their voice through songs that keep us vibrating, whatever our age.

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 blues and soul…

Video link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiVtcQ6P2QT/?hl=fr

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Blues, jazz and old rock’n’roll

Ilja De Neve (piano/vocals), Kurt De Bruyn (guitar), Micha Teller (double bass),
Koen Van Peteghem (drums), Peter Verhas - special guest (saxophone)

“Scotch No Soda” is a unique belgian blues-, jazz- and good old rock 'n' rollband.

Bandleader Ilja De Neve, aka Ilias Scotch, is a young singer and pianist whose roots lie deep down in blues and boogie-woogie piano. He has been gigging regularly, with a proven track record of performances in Belgium, the UK and the rest of Europe, since the age of 16.

Although his singing and playing pay homage to the great blues artists of the 20th century, in his live shows, Ilias ventures effortlessly into a variety of musical styles, combining original songs with well-chosen and artfully arranged covers.

For this specific concert in the music village Scoth No soda will play with well-known jazz saxopone player Peter Verhas as a special guest!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Pete Churchill (vocals, piano), Phil Abraham (vocals, trombone), Victor Foulon (bass), Oscar Georges (drums)

Back in the Village, the magnificent singing teacher from the jazz section of the conservatory is invited by Phil Abraham who will be singing on stage in addition to the trombone with a rhythm section from the young wolves of the Brussels jazz landscape.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Pierre Baclet (vocals), Tomas Rivera (piano), Robert Jukič (doublebass), Oscar Georges (drums)

The four musicians met in Brussels around the jazz clubs and played together in different contexts. They are bound with the love of traditional vocal jazz and improvisation. Each of them have a strong personality and explore musical universes that are not limited to jazz but for this evening you can expect to hear songs from the great American songbook, some bossa novas and original compositions. Playing with a joyful energy and a classy sound, there is no doubt you'll enjoy the evening listening to timeless songs interpreted by modern musicians.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Gijs Idema (Guitar), Nicolas Thys (Electric Bass), Daniel Jonkers (Drums) + Picture with copyright: Pepa Niebla

Daniel Jonkers invites guitarist Gijs Idema from Amsterdam and Nicolas Thys from Brussels for a first musical meeting.

They will play a selection of old standards and originals forming a pallet where improvisation can quickly arise.

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUsSqpIDWOo

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Tribute to Johnny Hodges

Wouter Van den Broeck (piano), Victor Foulon (double bass), Frédérik van den Berghe (drums), Antoine Lissoir (sax)

Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges (July 25, 1907 – May 11, 1970) was an American alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. He played lead alto in the saxophone section for many years. Hodges is considered to be one of the definitive alto saxophone players of the big band era. He had a pure tone and economy of melody on both the blues and ballads that won him admiration from musicians of all eras and styles

His highly individualistic playing style, which featured the use of a wide vibrato and much sliding between slurred notes, was frequently imitated.

This will be the case again tonight, with the tribute of saxophonist Antoine Lissoir surrounded by the best rhythm section of the kingdom

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yEscuaUydc&t=745s

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Sinatra and the Italian-American Crooners

Matteo Schifanoia (vocals), Nelson Hage (manouche acoustic guitar), Gilles Boujo (manouche acoustic guitar),
Francesco Marchetti (double-bass), Duilio Ingrosso (clarinet, tenor saxophone)

An outstanding tribute to the great italian-american crooners with a jazz manouche band. Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, Vic Damone, Jerry Vale: songs ranging from great american songbook to italian singing heritage.

A magnificent musical journey through New York and standard jazz songs, Paris and jazz manouche, Italy and italian classic swing, from 40s to the early 60s. Enjoy it!

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/sKc-GUElKLQ

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Maud Moucheron (vocals), Xavier-Edouard Horemans (piano), Alain Cupper (sax), Gaëtan Casteels (bass)
and Georges Triantafylou (drums)

«  Is it still necessary to introduce then we called «  The first Lady of Swing"? Ella Fitzgerald, with a range of three octaves, was known for the purity of her voice and her ability to improvise. She's 'The Voice' in the feminine. She received 13 Grammy Awards during her career, in addition to numerous other awards and accolades. In 2021, it has been 25 years since this great lady left us. This year, she would have been 105 years old.  A tribute was therefore required. The musicians for this are these : M. Moucheron (voc),  Xavier-Edouard Horemans (pi), Alain Cupper (s), G. Casteels (b) and G. Triantafylou (dr) ».

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY-mvMAsAEI

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

GIPSY MUSIC

Alexandre Cavaliere (violin), Fred Guédon (guitar), Rafael Gouirand (guitar),
René Desmaele (vocals, trumpet), Jean Louis Rassinfosse (bass), Guest star - Amati Schmitt (guitar)

Jazzy Strings is a band in love with gipsy music,and two giants of jazz music Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.This group,created by Mario Cavaliere,father of Alexandre Cavaliere,have performed since 1992,in the greatest festivals of Europe.For this concert,they invited Amati Schmitt,international star.

From birth,Amati Schmitt has been rocked by gypsy music.

A worthy heir to his father Dorado Schmitt,he interprets with confidence and ease the themes of D.Reinhardt and his father's compositions,but he is also a fine composer.

He travels to many stages:Copenhagen,Vienna,Monaco,Italy,New York....

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22

Laurent Vigneron & The Po'Boys

Timothé Le Maire (trombone), Antoine Lissoir (sax, clarinet),
Benjamin Clement (guitar), Max Malkomes (bass), Laurent Vigneron (drums)

Like a vintage Jukebox, in the heyday of the 45 singles, The Po' Boys offer you surprising discoveries. Without limits in their musical translations, the five members of the group have a blast playing Cha-cha-cha, Rhythm & Blues, Rock Steady and Jazz style, of course. A marriage of afro-american and european music, these musical styles are for them an inexhaustible source of wonder. Benjamin Clement on guitar, Antoine Lissoir on saxophones and clarinet, Timothé Le Maire on trombone, Max Malkomes on double bass, Laurent Vigneron on drums are "The Po' Boys".

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYEJl98KnX4

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Hommage à Maurane

Natacha Wuyts (Vocals), Charles Loos (Piano), Patrick Deltenre (Guitar)

If you were told about Claudine Luypaerts, you probably wouldn’t know who it was. Yet, you know the songs by heart. Maurane is a Belgian singer, singer-songwriter and actress whose best-known songs have been sung by millions of music lovers around the world.

A golden voice of French song, Maurane combined her sense of sensitivity with her talent as a performer to give the audience a nice dose of swing and emotions.

It's alongside Charles Loos, first pianist of Maurane (HLM) and Patrick Deltenre who accompanied her over 25 years, that Natacha Wuyts gives us the honor to pay tribute to her.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Top sax player from USA

Ray Blue (Sax), Vincent Bruyninckx (Piano), Sam Gerstmans (Bass),
Bruno Castellucci (Drums)

Ray Blue returns to The Music Village with the rhythm section of Vincent Bruyninckx, Sam Gerstman and Bruno Castellucci. He'll perform music from his new CD #People as well as

newly arranged original compositions and standard favorites.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

You Rascal Band

« 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 musician friends. Today the group offers arrangements and new colors in style.

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

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Jacob Miller (Vocals, guitar, melodica, percussions)
Thomas Walravens (Vocals, guitar, melodica, percussions)
Maxime Van Eerdewegh (Vocals, guitar, piano, percussions)

"No wigs, drums, or electric guitars, but the songs are the same" say the members of this acoustic Beatles tribute band. Jacob, Maxime and Thomas play many of the liverpudlian legends' hits, as well as some lesser known tracks. Come on down to enjoy a selection of songs that will provide something for everyone!

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

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Life is a Joke

Pauline Leblond (trumpet), Timothé Le Maire (trombone),
Antoine Lissoir (sax / clarinet), Benjamin Clement (guitar), Andrew Bolton (double bass/ vocals),
Frederik Van den Berghe (drums)

Led by Antoine Lissoir on the alto sax and clarinet, “life is a joke” started during the hard times of the lockdown 2021.

Having much time to write down his own compositions, he decided to gather fellow musicians from different backgrounds to share their own compositions and song writing.

With a great sense of freedom in the interpretation in between themselves, they offer a fresh and unexpected set, exploring various types and styles of improvised music.

From swing to choro via progressive and atmospheric music, they offer rich scales and knowledge of blending styles for an exclusive and very original set.

They just recorded their first album two days ago and they are so excited to share their new stuff.

As serious as it may be, Life’s a joke ! Come listen !

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6NXSCsm4oo&list=PLhQB8HYcjgGGPKttTGqsC8Kf7jzteK3nt

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€

Greg Houben (trumpet, compositions), Ivan Paduart (piano, compositions), Cédric Raymond (bass), Mimi Verderame (drums)

Son of the famous saxophonist and jazz flautist Steve Houben and of a mother who produces shows, Greg Houben has a heart that swings between Belgium and Brazil, between music, theater and French song...

He is a polymorphous artist, but his trumpet is his most faithful friend: he takes it with him in his numerous projects, which lead him to the biggest Belgian and international stages.

The quartet's repertoire will be a mix of standards and compositions of the two main soloists, both sharing an undeniable melodic fiber.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Brazilian Music

Vincent Penasse (sax), Arthur Hirtz (sax), Simon Comté (sax), Duilio Ingrosso (sax),
Fil Caporali (bass), Jan de Haas (drums), Ricardo Sibalde (arrangements)

Since the beginning of his career as a jazzman, Vincent Penasse always enjoyed playing in different salsa and brazilian groups such as: Chama, Brasil tropical,samba lanço and many more.

“Montuno” is the first band he created in 1985 together with Daniel Moffat and Frankie Rose.

After that, Vincent Penasse decided to travel to Brazil where he lived there from 1999 to 2010 in Salvador de Bahia. During his period in Brazil he had the opportunity to play in different Brazilian bands such as forro, bossa nova, samba and jazz bands. He played with multiple artists including: Lima Alves, Mou Brasil, Tati Lima, Arrocha o no, Roberval Santos and Horracio Barros Reis.

In the city of Salvador, he met Ricardo Sibalde, which is a musical arranger for Carlinhos Brown.

Together, Ricardo Sibalde and Vincent Penasse worked hard on the creation of a saxophone quartet which has as a repertory music from the Nord-East of Brazil.

The style of the Araucaria band is a very particular style in which they mix popular music from Brazil such as samba and specifics rhythms from Bahia, while creating a jazz feeling and making room for improvisation.

The repertory is made out of Brazilian composers and some tunes written by Vincent Penasse.

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

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

TWO LADY SINGERS IGNITE PASSION WHERE JAZZ MEETS SOUL
Hanne Vansant & Dunja Mees

Hanne Vansant (vocals), Dunja Mees (vocals), Mathieu De Wit (music director & piano),
Julien Fraipont (double bass) and Didier Van Uytvanck (drums)

Prepare for an entertaining celebration of the unique attraction of two vocalists who love to perform how jazz has been influenced by soul music.

Hanne Vansant and Dunja Mees, two of Belgium’s leading soul and jazz singers, will share the stage interpreting famous songs like “Moanin’”, “Work Song,” and lots more. They will pay tribute to iconic musicians like Cannonball Adderley and Bobby Timmons as Hanne and Dunja passionately combine blues and churchlike harmonies and melodies, together with jazzlike rhythms and instrumentation. Experience vocal crossovers where jazz and soul are superbly interwoven. Feel that indefinable thing that moves you. Take a musical journey through the history of soul-jazz. What’s more, enjoy also what “Jazz & Soul” combined sound like today.

They will be accompanied by equally outstanding musicians. Directed by Mathieu De Wit (piano), his jazz trio also features Julien Fraipont (double bass) and Didier Van Uytvanck (drums). It’s an entertaining evening that you absolutely want to experience for yourself.

Introducing Singers Sunday ! During 2023, on the last Sunday of every month, The Music Village will present a special concert with the spotlight on vocalists. Each Singers Sunday will feature a pair of professional singers. Every month, a different musical theme. Every month, an entertaining celebration of passion for vocal jazz accompanied by a trio of top musicians. Every month, a splendid experience for everyone of all ages.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Yuxiang Zhang (Guitar), Umberto Odone (Drums), Emanuel Van Mieghem (Double bass) + guest Warre Van De Putte (Tenor saxophone)

Mojo Jojo is a trio formed by Yuxiang Zhang (Guitar), Umberto Odone (Drums), Emanuel Van Mieghem (Double bass). Together they've been developping their compositions with a unique sound that draws inspiration from each individuals musical influences.

Recently they have been expanding the project with the great Warre Van De Putte on Tenorsaxophone.

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

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Time to Rag

Renaud Crols (Piano/vocals), Laurent Vigneron (Drums), Antoine Lissoir (Clarinet/Sax)

Back to the roots with this new project led by Antoine Lissoir: A tribute to the great composers of ragtime. Surrounded by Renaud Crols on piano and Laurent Vigneron on drums, he will play some of Scott Joplin's huge hits, other lesser known pearls and even some of his own compositions.
As some musicians like Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong or Jelly Roll Morton did, the trio will appropriate these magnificent pieces of history.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Flavio Rio Band (Soul Music)

Flavio Rio (vocals, piano), Gabriele Di Franco (guitar), Théo Zipper (bass), Théo Teboul (drums), Annalisa Tessarolo (backing vocals), Gabriel West (backing vocals), Egutchi Diop (backing vocals)

Brussels-based Italian singer-songwriter Flavio Rio has been prominently active in Brussels music scene over the last five years.

For this very occasion, he put together some of the finest musicians in Brussels to deliver a pure soulful experience!

Get ready to hear surprising arrangements and to sing along some of the greatest tunes by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Bruno Mars and more!

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjGZk1GZ2NE

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

FROM BACH TO HENDRIX

Fabrice Eulry (piano)

From Bach to Hendrix, Fabrice Eulry offers one of most dynamic piano shows in a complete rainbow of music atmosphere.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfF8S6r2qAM

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€