The Music Village

Hanne Vansant (vocals), Mathieu De Wit (piano), Julien Fraipont (bass), Lieven Venken (drums)   Over the years, Walt Disney’s movies and their music touched the hearts of entire generations and got engraved in our collective memory. Disney’s music was always greatly influenced by the period of time in which the films were made. Jazz was an inevitable source of inspiration. The movies and their music’s rich history inspired this Belgian jazz sextet to tackle the immortal Disney repertoire. They selected songs from 10 of Disney’s earlier masterpieces made between 1941 and 1989. They jazzed up the repertoire with the utmost respect for the original written music, but gave it their own interpretation nonetheless. Jazz meets Disney or Disney meets Jazz ? TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

  Tom Luyten (alto sax), Milan Verbist (piano), Toon Rumen (double bass), Mindaugas Venclovas (drums)   This quartet was originally brought together by Lithuanian drummer Mindaugas Venclovas for his master’s graduation concert at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp, in June 2023. All band members were, or are students at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp. The repertoire consists of a mix of songs by Krzysztof Komeda, Paul Motian, Tomasz Stańko, Marcin Wasilewski and others, and original compositions in the same musical spirit.   VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxc0aDXkqKk   FREE ENTRANCE

Eliott Knuets (guitar), Noé Sécula (piano),  Joan Codina (bass), Genius Wesley (drums)   If one word had to be use to describe this fresh formation it would be " Unity". "Craving for Unity" is the moto of the Knuets/Sécula Quartet. Aware of their dinstinctiveness as human beings the four players like to take music in the wider sense of the word. Ears and Hearts opened, constantly trying to honour the flame they have been given by past and alive masters, they are on a quest to unlock the ways of unity on the bandstand.   TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Steven Delannoye (tenor sax), Jean-Paul Estiévenart (trumpet), Pascal Mohy (piano), Sam Gerstmans (bass), Matthias De Waele (drums)   This quintet focuses mainly on celebrating the great bop tunes from the sixties on Blue Note Records, including dansable jazz standards such as Lee Morgan's 'The Sidewinder' and popular jazz tunes from the sixties, from swing to boogaloo. Get ready for some joyous grooves and high octane blowing.   "Jazz washes away the dust of every day life." TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

A Journey without borders     Pablo Murgier (piano & composition), Miguel Couto (drums), Romain Lecuyer (bass), Simone Tolomeo (bandoneon)   Pablo Murgier Ensemble, created in 2017 in Buenos Aires and currently based in Paris, is a jazz group that meets contemporary tango. With its repertoire of original compositions, the Ensemble invites us on a musical journey without borders through an intimate sound universe. Coming from a generation that evolves at the crossroads of genres, Pablo Murgier’s piano invites us to discover a fresh, powerful and sensitive music. The group one the Primer Mundial de Orquestas de Tango in Buenos Aires (Premios Tango Sin Fin) and was nominated for the Premios Gardel as Best New Artist in 2018. Since its first album MUY LEJOS (2017), which is closer to tango and Argentine music, the band has recorded the REFLETS (2020) an EP that showcases diverse ensembles and that opens both to jazz and to world music. This process crystallises in the current quartet on the new Album GARE DU SUD (2022). Pablo Murgier Ensemble is programmed for the 2022 season of the Philharmonie de Paris.   TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Federica Morelli (vocals), François Nys (guitar and arrangements), Eric D’Agostino (bass), Stephan Pougin (percussions), Special Guest : Marie-Sophie Talbot (piano, keys)   Allería ! Pino Daniele Progett’ is delighted to be back to the club and to share the stage with Marie-Sophie Talbot ! Their repertoire includes more than 30 songs by the great guitarist and singer Pino Daniele, which will be played in an acoustic arrangement, reinvented and enriched by Marie-Sophie's magical touch on the piano/keyboard.   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 Pino Daniele, who played with the greatest including Eric Clapton, Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, John Mclaughlin and 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 Pino’s work in order to make his legacy more accessible to the French- and English-speaking public.   VIDEO LINK : https://www.instagram.com/p/CybeAaoM6G9/ TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Jazz at the movies     Katrien Van Opstal (vocals), Peter Verhas (Sax), Jasper Soffers (piano), Paul Bourdiaudhy (drums), Stefan Willems (Bass)   Swingmasters propose a fine selection of famous jazz standards as used in countless classical music such as Casablanca, The Sound of Music, Porgy and Bess, The King and I, etc..   The "cotton club"- sound of the whole band and a regular guest of the Village, deserving standing ovations. .   The roots of swinging jazz by talented and dedicated jazz artists! TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

  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€

Matteo Schifanoia (vocals), Mathieu De Wit (piano), Francesco Marchetti (double bass), Gionata Giardina (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, Buonasera signorina, Volare, 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: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Jean Paul Estievenart (trumpet), Mathieu Najean (sax), Timothé Lemaire (trombone), Wouter Van den broeck (piano), Victor Foulon (bass), Armando Luongo (drums)     Born in October 2021 in Brussels, the Sounds Swing Machine performs with panache magnificent pieces by Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, John Kirby, Count Basie, Clark Terry, Rex Stewart, Cootie Williams... With passion, they attempt to recreate the atmosphere of the smoky clubs of Kansas City, the formidable swing, and the luminous language of the great musicians of this era.   VIDEO LINK : https://www.facebook.com/reel/674797407103262   TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Pierre Malempré (Trumpet), Michel Mainil (sax), Thomas Champagne (sax), Maxime Moyaerts (Piano), Jean Van Lint (bass), Bruno Castellucci (Drums)     On August the 17th 1959, trumpeter Miles Davis published the album “Kind of Blue”. This recording is still considered as the most important work of Miles Davis. Best-selling jazz album, first Jazz Gold Record, “Kind of Blue” is recognized as the most influential album of the whole jazz history. As his usual, Miles had the sagacity to propose this album at the right moment. On one hand, a generation of musicians didn’t want to sideline tradition and, on the other hand, a group of vanguard creators tried to open new doors. Miles Davis, supported by his peers, opened a new approach, the modal jazz. Forty years after his recording, this album is considered as a turning point in jazz history, a way of moving away from dense compositions, coming back to the melody … The project of (re)presenting “Kind of Blue” was born out of the meeting and desire of 6 musicians to recreate in their way the essence of this legendary album. The pleasure of playing together music that didn’t lose his freshness and creativity. ENJOY!   VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ5Wb0hOgj4   TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Luca (vocals), Patrick Deltenre (guitar), Fabrizio Erba (bass), Toto Poznantek (drums)   A unique evening of à la carte covers. You'll receive a list of hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. It's up to you to choose what you'd most like to hear. All these hits will be beautifully interpreted by Luca and friends. Atmosphere guaranteed !!!   TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

John de Martino (drums), Lea Lingen (bass), Edoardo Cimino (guitar), Jonas Blume (piano)   "First Words" is a project by Jonas Blume, a Jazz pianist and composer from Germany, currently based in Brussels. Starting out on the drums at an early age he discovered the piano and composition in his teenage years.   After a long period of writing the music he has gathered inspiring musicians from the conservatories of Brussels and Maastricht to perform a set of original music. His pieces are charecterized by catchy melodies, driving grooves and subtle but surprising turns that keep you on your toes while listening. Inspired by the big and the small things in life and open to take different choices on each performance.   VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wfV1ez7REo&list=PLrBdaxaj12PmzACQlffUZNISEPqCjyeGY&index=1 FREE ENTRANCE

Harmonic Bloom: Contemporary Woman Voices   Marylene Corro (Vocals), Luisa Hänsel (Vocals), Margaux Vranken (Piano), Anais Moffart (Bass), Maxime Aznar (Drums)   2 Bloom, born from the friendship of Belgian-Chilean Marylene Corro and German Luisa Hänsel,  who crossed paths at the conservatory, blossoms through a shared love for contemporary vocal jazz. Influenced by artists like Gretchen Parlato and Esperanza Spalding, these Brussels-based musicians embark on a captivating journey, exploring each other's sonic landscapes with extraordinary inspiration. Join us for a captivating evening as 2 Bloom, accompanied by superb musicians, weaves harmonies and dances through hidden treasures inspired by their musical journey.   VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/_8CFzNp1Als   TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

TRIBUTE TO THE RAT PACK Mathieu De Wit (music director and piano), Quinten De Craecker (trombone), Nicolas Drici (trumpet), Julien Fraipont (bass), Lucas Vanderputten (drums) and Tom McGuire (vocals)   The passionate sound of this “small big band” pays tribute to the legendary Rat Pack – the entertainment ensemble of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr and Frank Sinatra that ruled Las Vegas in the 1960s. Enjoy Rat Pack hits like “Mr Bojangles,” “Sway,” “Me and My Shadow,” “Volare,” “Everybody Loves Somebody” and more.   Experience an evening of timeless melodies and swinging rhythm, complete with a sophisticated brass section. This international sextet will transport you to a golden era of jazz entertainment. It is filled with musical magic and exciting nostalgia. It promises to be a Las Vegas style concert for audiences of all ages.   VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tMFfTRfXEQ   TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Jeanfrançois Prins (guitar, vocals), Jasper Soffer (piano, keys), Bo Waterschoot (bass), Bruno Castellucci (drums)   Belgian jazz guitarist Jeanfrançois Prins (long time based in Berlin and NYC) has performed all over Europe, the Americas and Asia. Exposed to so many styles and influences, and inspired by musicians he’s met and worked with, he created a new theme: “Rio de Jazzeiro”. Much of Prins’ favorite music originated in Brazil, and his idea here is to present Brazilian music with a jazzman’s taste. From Bossa Nova to Samba, from Antonio Carlos Jobim to Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins, Tania Maria and Caetano Veloso, and including jazz repertoire as well as originals, Prins, supported by his all-stars rhythm section with Dutch piano virtuoso Jasper Soffers, Bo Waterschoot and Bruno Castellucci, will generate joyful energy, deep grooves, and lyrical ballads.   VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/6b7J1sAEKUs   TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Matteo Pastorino (bass clarinet), Andrea Candela (piano), Victor Foulon (doublebass), Armando Luongo (drums)   The Italian bass clarinet player, Matteo Pastorino, Is going to play the music of one of the saxophone Hero in the jazz music, the great Sonny Rollins. The band will play a repertoire of standards interpreted by the "Saxophone Colossus" during his career.   TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

"Tribute to Joe Henderson"   Matthieu Ablain (Tenor saxophone), Hugo Dudziak (Valve trombone), Wajdi Riahi (Piano), Sal La Rocca (Double bass), Arnaud Cabay (Drums)   Come and rediscover the world of Joe Henderson. An emblematic artist of the 60s, best known for his records on the Blue Note label. This quintet featuring Matthieu Ablain on tenor saxophone, Hugo Dudziak on valve trombone, Wajdi Riahi on piano, Sal La Rocca on double bass and Arnaud Cabay on drums will pay tribute to this jazz giant. TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Olivier Franc (Sax Soprano),  Jean Baptiste Franc (Piano), Thomas Racine (Drums), Benoît de Flamesnil (Trombone), Pablo Burchard (Doublebass)   Born in 1953, Olivier Franc, soprano saxophone, is the son of René Franc, clarinettist of the Pierre Braslavsky's band and of the André Réwéliotty's orchestra who played with Sidney Bechet. Olivier Franc began his carrier in the 1970's and since 1976 has led. In 1979, he was awarded the « Prix Sidney Bechet » by the French « Académie du Jazz ». Well established in the jazz scene, the music critics called him Sidney Bechet’s best disciple, and in 1997, he was rewarded with the « Prix du Musicien Français » from the « Hot Club de France » for his live CD « Swing Folies ». Olivier Franc offers a new and personal music while remaining faithful to the spirit and style of Sidney Bechet. Since 2006, he has had the privilege of playing the saxophone that belonged to Sidney Bechet. Besides Jazz Clubs, Concerts Halls and Jazz Festivals all over Europe (Jazz in Marciac 2009 with the Wynton Marsalis sextet and Bob Wilber), The Olivier Franc Tribute To Bechet Band has also had the chance to play in the prestigious Lincoln Center and Symphony Space in New York or the Opera Houses in Frankfurt and Dresden, Victoria Hall in Geneva with Daniel Sidney Bechet where their performance was rewarded by standing ovations!   VIDEO LINK : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qBkF_priCUE TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Léo Christ (Guitar/composition), Kaïs Frihat (Bass), Antonin Busson (Trumpet), Hadrien Pierson (drums), Simon Cogels (Keys)   Argiope is a Brussels-born band created by Léo Christ, Kaïs Frihat and Antonin Busson. The group is made up of five members: Antonin Busson (trumpet), Hadrien Pierson (drums), Kaïs Frihat (electric bass), Simon Cogels (synthesizer, keyboard) and Léo Christ (composition/guitar). Musically, Argiope draws its inspiration from eclectic sources ranging from modern jazz and hip-hop to baroque and electronic music. This multiplicity of influences has enabled the project to develop rich, varied sonorities and a melodic language of its own. Each composition is presented as a sensory adventure, a journey through sonic worlds that merge past and future, classical and contemporary. At the frontier between jazz, baroque and electro, the group develops bold sonorities that transcend eras and genres to sculpt vibrant, captivating soundscapes.   VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/oa7AB5X3Qjc FREE ENTRANCE

MAJO & friends «  Acoustic soul & Jazz most famous treasures"s   Marylène Corro (Vocals), Stéphane Mercier (Alto Sax & flute), Joel Rabesolo (Guitar), Fil Caporali (Double Bass)   Join us for an intimate evening with the MAJO duo, where the velvety vocals of Belgian-Chilean singer Marylène Corro blend with the masterful guitar work of Malagasy musician Joel Rabesolo, creating a harmonious musical complicity. From jazz standards to soulful melodies and timeless French chansons, MAJO's enchanting touch gracefully transforms each song into their own unique sound. For this night, they'll have the pleasure to welcome the acclaimed musicians Stéphane Mercier and Fil Caporali, this concert promises an unforgettable fusion of harmony and virtuosity.   VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_KZEQap-a8&ab_channel=Maryl%C3%A8neCorro   TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

An evening of entertainment in  pure Las Vegas style     Elaine McKeown (Vocals), Jan Wouters (Vocals & Trumpet), Peter Verhas (tenor saxophone), Stijn Wauters (piano) Paul Bourdhiaudhy (drums), Stefan Willems (double bass)   Swingmasters presents a programme of 100% guaranteed joyful music from Vera Lynn, Benny Goodman, Louis Prima, Dean Martin and many others. Brought to you by Jan Wouters, Elaine McKeown and  Swingmasters in the Las Vegas style of pure entertainment, happiness is the keyword throughout the show !   Elaine, Jan and the band’s “cotton club” sound is dedicated to the eternal miracle that is 'swing'.  Treat yourself to a charming, classy evening in the presence of great jazz legends. As regular guests at the Music Village, the standing ovations are always well deserved!   TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Traditional cuban music   Humberto Gonzalez (vocals & bass), Nelson Garzón (vocals & percussionà), David Ramos (piano), Leonid Muñoz (congas, bongo, campana), Rubén Hernandez (vocals & trumpet), JC Rosquete (vocals & saxo)   We have just learned of the death of Rey Cabrera.This man delighted the hearts of many audience at The Music VillageHe passed on his extraordinary knowledge of Cuban music to his entire band, which always accompanied him as well as ever.We have decided to pay tribute to him on March 16 with the musicians who have accompanied him for so many years.The music will put us in the same mood as always. Only Rey will be missed.   TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Fujin and Seven Days orchestra   Robin Solé (drums), Joachim Ségalard (piano),Marin Mehl (piano & keys), Cécile Nierenberger (sax), Arnaud Bothy (guitar), Immanuel Kaljouw (trumpet)   Fujin is a name that brings together many projects with people from various backgrounds, including Robin and Joachim, who are the initiators. For this project, Fujin is collaborating with the musicians of Seven Orchestra: Arnaud, Marin, Cécile and Immanuel. Through five tracks, they describe five days of the week spent in the city. How do we feel in this landscape? How do we live in a world that is sometimes violent and frenetic, but which is also alive and splendid?         FREE ENTRANCE !

Leo Sidran (guitar, vocals), Max Darmon (bass), Romain Bouiges (drums), Paul Sany (piano)   Multi-instrumentalist, journalist, composer, and producer Leo Sidran celebrates 25 years of songwriting, record making, and performing at the Sunset-Sunside. Surrounded by music and musicians since his childhood, Leo began writing songs professionally when he was still a teenager, when the Steve Miller Band recorded four of his songs.   He has released 8 solo albums, starting with L.Sid in 1999 - a collection of intimate portraits of a young man in search of himself, which brought together folk, jazz and latin sounds.   Sidran has been compared to jazz-folk singer-songwriters of previous generations, from Bob Dorough, Mose Allison, and Nat King Cole to Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) or his own father, Ben. In Jazz Times, Christopher Louden wrote: "Vocally, he suggests a blend of his father Ben with a touch of Donald Fagen. His relaxed and fluid style is reminiscent of Bob Dorough."   25 years into his artistic career, Sidran continues to explore new possibilities in his work. He is currently preparing a new album unlike any he has done before, exploring the possibilities of translation and adaptation between English and Spanish.   TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Wajdi Riahi (piano), Basile Rahola (double bass) Yonathan Hes (sax alto), Pierre Floch (drums)   For this concert, Pierre wanted to bring together musicians whom he appreciates as much for their musical skills as for their human ones, and see what would emerge from this alchemy. Each musician's influences being very diverse (free, modern jazz... and more), they will propose an original interpretation of several standards and perhaps a few compositions.   FREE ENTRANCE

RAÍCES "Latin american music and Jazz"   Marylène Corro (Vocals), Pierre Gillet (Guitar 7 strings), Wajdi Riahi (Piano), Marcos Della rocha (Percussions & drums)   All about latin american music from bresilian sambas, bossa novas or MPB (Música popular brasileira) to argentinian zambas or boleros, played by amazing jazz musicians. Voice, 7 strings guitar, doublebass,flûte/sax & various percussions. Roots from Brasil & Chile, this Brussels based band is definitely in love with the music of Latin america, come take a journey with them.   VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/k3bCLebET-I   TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Emilie and the Movers   Emilie Mover (lead-singer and guitar), John snauwaert (saxophone and flute), Bart Buls (tenor guitar), Jan Hautekiet (piano)     Toronto and New York City based singer-songwriter Emilie Mover’s authentic, understated style has landed her an international fan base and placements in multiple films, TV shows, and commercials.  She has released over 7 studio albums, earning her critical acclaim, including a prestigious Canadian Juno award in 2013.  Her latest full-length album, Night Owl, is a collection of 12 genre-jumping classics, showcasing a diverse and ineffable understanding of melody and lyric in perfect harmony.  Her approach to songwriting, seamlessly combining the depth of harmonic complexity of jazz with the simplicity of folk and classic country, reveals a thorough and innovative understanding of the 20th century American songbook, and her live show has been lauded by critics as “an exercise in songwriting itself, quietly transfixing the listener with equal doses of absurdity, depth, and self-effacing humour.   VIDEO LINK : https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ6QGqzsA_8&si=uSvxJUh5E68VwK-b   TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Tribute to the Be Bop guitarists   Paolo Loveri (guitar), Benoit Vanderstraeten (bass), Bruno Castellucci (drums), Pietro Condorelli (guitar)     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 Pietro Condorelli, internationally renowned guitarist, To bring to life a tribute to Be bop guitarists.     TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€  

Aneta Nayan (vocals), Margaux Vranken (piano), Fil Caporali (bass), Fabio Zamagni (drums)   Singer-songwriter Aneta Nayan is a pure gem: she navigates through different styles (jazz, pop, soul) with excellence and ease. Margaux and Aneta have been collaborating for the past ten years and their repertoire is varied and wide: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin… Tonight they’ll pay a tribute to gospel and soul with bassist Fil Caporali and drummer Fabio Zamagni. You’ll hear surprising arrangements of some of your favorite pop/soul tunes: be ready!   VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/4yU7jhObWBI?si=2quvfk3nXGzyeLkZ&t=150   TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Alejandra Borzyk (tenor and soprano saxophones, compositions), Yarno Hoedemaekers (piano), Federico Stocchi (doublebass), Gaspard Sicx (drums)   The bandleader of this quartet writes her music playing with colorful harmonies, floating within a large sonic spectrum of acoustic textures. When performing together, these four musicians navigate between strong melodies full of character and freely improvised sounds.   VIDEO LINK : https://soundcloud.com/alejandra-borzyk   FREE ENTRANCE

WHAT THE FUNK? "The best Funky hits!" Corro (Vocals), F. Barthel (Drums), F. Cappelle (Bass), J.B. Sellom (Guitar), Hubert (Keyboards), M. Denis (Tenor Sax), Q. Steffen (Trumpet), P.E. Mudioko (Vocals)   Awaken your body and mind with the powerful groove of What The Funk, carried by a duo of intoxicating voices! Influences range from James Brown and The Meters to Earth, Wind, and Fire. With a repertoire clearly oriented towards funk/soul/disco, this 8-musician ensemble will make you vibrate on a bewitching rhythm in all circumstances, helping you forget the melodic greyness of dancefloors for a feverish journey through the groove history from the 60's to today. It's time to pull out your bell bottoms, Ray-Bans, and afro hairstyles! Freak Out! Le Freak, c'est chic!   VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0-xz0DxUfw   TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Muriel Marie (vocals), Druss Lecomte (piano), Jo Maartense (double bass)   One of the most beautiful Belgian voices with Gospel accents in a Classical Jazz repertoire which will remind you of the great Barbara Hendricks, of whom Muriel Maria seems to be the worthy heiress. She is accompanied by Druss Lecomte on piano and Joe Maartense on double bass… a magical evening not to be missed!   VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKk2yFWG5rc TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

The Great Figures of Bossa Nova     Thomas Champagne (sax), Eve Beuvens (piano), Boris Schmidt (bass), Jan de Haas (drums)   A fine Belgian jazz (wo) men team pays tribute to the great figures of Bossa Nova! Cradled by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Caetano Veloso, Vinicius de Moraes, Chico Buarque, Joao Gilberto,... but also shaped by Joe Henderson's "Double Rainbow" project or Toots' Brazil Project, Thomas Champagne has always had a little room for Brazil in his heart.   The quartet takes you on a journey to rediscover these timeless melodies and colorful harmonies.   VIDEO LINK : https://on.soundcloud.com/DpmWy TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Ode to Carmen McRae!     Deborah J. Carter (vocals), Jasper Soffers (piano), Christophe Devisscher (bass), Luc Vanden Bosch (drums)   Deborah J. Carter, jazz vocalist/composer/arranger overtly conveys her multicultural experiences in her beautiful music. "We are so privileged today to have an open door to other cultures and points of view that enrich us," said Deborah Carter. Described by Music Maker as "absolute top class," she is one of the most dynamic vocalists on the jazz scene. Deborah J. Carter was born in the U.S.A. and grew up in Hawaii and Japan. She gives concerts at jazz festivals and jazz clubs, does seminars, and appears on radio and TV shows in Europe, and Asia. She has recently toured with her trio, or as a guest with various orchestras in the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Azerbaijan, Malta, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Tunisie, and Turkey, among others. She also gives master classes around the world.   VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w2m5SYEcjk   TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

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€

Nirek Mokar (piano), Guillaume Nouaux (drums), Bruno Rousselet (bass), Stan Noubard Pacha (guitar), Sax Gordon (sax)   Nirek Mokar is a 21-year-old Parisian who grew up in the 17th arrondissement. He fell in love with the Boogie Woogie piano when he had the chance to see and hear all the great Boogie-Woogie specialists play at the "Paris Boogie Speakeasy" where his father worked when he was very young. Only 11 years old, and following the advice of his elders, he began to teach himself on the piano at the "Paris Boogie Speakeasy", as he didn't have a piano at home! Fascinated by this music, as well as by Blues, Swing and Rock'n'roll, he devoted himself to it as soon as he could. Displaying astonishing maturity and exceptional swing, he quickly became the darling of Boogie fans all over Paris, but not only.   Nirek plays regularly with his Boogie Messengers at the famous Paris jazz club Caveau de la Huchette, and has already been invited to play at numerous festivals in France and abroad. He was lucky enough to open for the late Lucky Peterson. He plays with singer Eddie Gazel in the group "The One Eyed Cats", and occasionally collaborates with singer Emilie Hedou and the famous American saxophonist and entertainer Sax Gordon. Nirek has recently begun teaching for Master Classes and Blues Workshops. He also teaches Boogie Woogie, Blues and Rock'n'Roll piano.   TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Simon Groppe (piano), Baptiste Stanek (tenor saxophone), TBA (double bass), Raphaël Aurand (drums)

After spending some time in Switzerland, Raphaël Aurand decided to called some of his favorite musicians around, to play some music in Brussels with a Belgian based rythmn section.

Much fun ahead!

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Tribute to Django Reinhardt & Stéphane Grappelli

Frédéric Chaine (violin), Rafael Gouirand (guitar),
Frédéric Guédon (guitar), Antoine Guiot (bass)

The violinist Frédéric Chaine, surrounded by exceptional musicians, will perform this evening a repertoire of standards and compositions in tribute to the legendary duo formed by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.

This duo made a strong influence in the jazz history of the 20th century with the famous quintet "Hot Club of France ". Under the conducting of the young violinist, this entirely acoustic string group will cross the horizons of classical and jazz improvisation. Let’s swing

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPJ-vI08_1o

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

A Fusion of Melodies and Energy
Federico Milone (saxophones), Wajdi Riahi (piano), Jasen Weaver (double bass), Umberto Odone (drums)

Federico Milone is an award-winning Italian saxophone player based in Bruxelles and his quartet comprises some of the most significant talents from the Belgian music scene.

The concert will feature original compositions by Federico and also a preview of some tracks from his upcoming album "Deux Moi" which will be released in the upcoming months by the Italian label "Filibusta Records."

Federico's sound is characterized by the fusion of melodies and energy typical of Southern Italy and the Mediterranean, combined with a passion for jazz masters and a love for improvisation.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/C5Yx-T-4MaU

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Tribute to Louis Armstrong
 

Internationally acclaimed trumpeter Bjorn Ingelstam with his roots in southern Sweden has been a returning figure on the Scandinavian jazz scene. Since relocating to New York 2013 and later on Paris in 2018, Bjorn has developed his sound in the jazz tradition and taken it into the modern day without being afraid to swing and groove along the way. By taking up the vocals as a compliment to the trumpet he adds an extra color to the "palette" that's been highly appreciated by audiences and critics alike.

The band will take you to New Orleans, for a journey through the history of jazz by paying a tribute to one of the greatest and most iconic jazz artist: Louis Amstrong.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak_5CgyGtY4&ab_channel=BjornIngelstamMusic

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Tribute to Ray Charles
 

Internationally acclaimed trumpeter Bjorn Ingelstam with his roots in southern Sweden has been a returning figure on the Scandinavian jazz scene. Since relocating to New York 2013 and later on Paris in 2018, Bjorn has developed his sound in the jazz tradition and taken it into the modern day without being afraid to swing and groove along the way. By taking up the vocals as a compliment to the trumpet he adds an extra color to the "palette" that's been highly appreciated by audiences and critics alike.

For this special evening, Bjorn wil be joined by some of the finest jazz musicians of Belgium. The band will pay a tribute to the Soul Legend : Ray Charles.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Tribute to Horace Silver
 

Seba Colson (trumpet), Nero Vergaert (tenor saxophone),
Milan Verbist (piano), Toon Rumen (double bass),
Simon Van Brandt (drums)

The Colson-Vergaert Quintet is a jazz quintet founded by five young jazz musicians who met in the hallways of the Conservatory of Antwerp.

These young jazz cats love to play hard bop and on the 7th of april, they will celebrate one of their favourite composers in the genre: Horace Silver.

Sister's legacy as a composer may be greater than as a pianist, because his works, many of which are now jazz standards, continue to be performed and recorded worldwide. As a composer, he led a return to an emphasis on melody.

In 1954, pianist Horace Silver teamed with drummer Art Blakey to form a cooperative ensemble that would combine the dexterity and power of bebop with the midtempo, down-home grooves of blues and gospel music. The results are what would become known as hard bop, and The Jazz Messengers were one of the leading exponents of this significant era in jazz history. In all, the music Horace Silver is the very definition of a style that dominated jazz in the 1950s and '60s.

As Art Blakey would say it: ‘Take of your shoes and have a ball !’

VIDEO LIUNK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIiK90bVrPg

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Ludo Catalfamo (piano), Ulf Gjerdingen (bass), Brice Prével (drums)

Marcel Lucont is back in Brussels, with a jazz trio this time!

The Fringe's favourite Frenchman comes back to Brussels with an exquisite new show and a live band to abuse. Expect wit sharper than a pint of English wine, poems sexier than an art déco brothel and jibes more devastating than an ill-judged referendum. Catch the Gallic symbol at the height of his imperial phase.

'Fresh, accessible, hilarious' (Guardian).
'Excellently dry' (Times).
'Comedy at its best' ***** (FringeReview.co.uk).

As seen on BBC1's The John Bishop Show, Sky Atlantic's Set List and Comedy Central at the Comedy Store.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95wiZEUQtoE

PREPAID TICKETS ONLY : https://my.weezevent.com/marcel2024

Carlos Enrique Veitia (Alto Saxophone, trumpet and bugle)
Matteo Devito (Drums)
Sandy Martin (Percussion)
David Ramos Torres (Piano and Keyboard)
Jasen Weaver (Double Bass)
Skander Jenhani (Guitar)

Carlos Veitia is a cuban saxophonist who proposes a groovy and jazzy compositional repertoire, permeated with Afro-Cuban rhythms and influences with his magnificent Jazz Park project !

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/ltvYktC3kLY?si=3jDaVpCS3aMeNPyy

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Tribute to Stéphane Grappelli
 

Frédéric Chaine (violin),
Matteo Di Leonardo (guitar),
Sébastien Hugue (double bass)

Frédéric Chaine plays jazz violin in the tradition of Stéphane Grappelli, who nowadays is called the "grandfather of the jazz violin", a virtuoso violinist who inspired four generations of musicians. Tonight, surrounded by exceptional musicians, Frédéric will perform jazz standards and compositions in tribute to this legendary jazz violinist. The trio will cross the horizons of classical and jazz improvisation. Let’s swing!

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

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Standards Trio
 

Oscar Georges (Drums), Tomas Rivera (Piano),
Fil Caporali (Double Bass)

Come and enjoy a tribute to the greats composers of the jazz repetoire. With an international line up full of different influences we will celebrate this repertoire with a contemporary sound but with respect to his legacy.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Bert Joris (trumpet, fluegelhorn, compositions)
Ivan Paduart (piano, compositions) Bart De Nolf (upright bass)
Daniel Jonkers (drums)

Bert Joris is undeniably considered the best jazz trumpeter in Belgium.

With an impressive CV, he has made his mark on the jazz of the last forty years, both as a soloist and as a composer and arranger.

Ivan Paduart is also one of the best national jazzmen and composers of his generation.

Together, they will revisit their most beautiful compositions and some chosen standards.

Book early !

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Swing & Groove
 

Olivier Collette (piano), Sal La Rocca (bass), Steven Delannoye (sax),
Toine Thys (clarinet & sax), Philippe Laloy (flute & sax), Eliott Knuets (guitar),
Bilou Doneux (drums)

Heptone is a jazz club in Ittre.

Each year, Heptone brings together its septet Heptone Colours to celebrate its anniversary.

The band presents a festive concert in an eclectic repertoire : jazz classics, pop-rock and original pieces arranged for a wind section of three multi-instrumentalist musicians as well as a rhythm section. Swing, groove and good vibes guaranteed !

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGEHYIrqh1M

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Joyful Energy
 

Pierre Baclet (Vocals/guitar), Robert Jukič (Doublebass),
Oscar Georges (Drums)

The three 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€

Italian songwriting festival
 

The festival will present on the stage of the Music Village, one of the most beautiful, historical, innovative and attractive clubs in Brussels, some of the best singer-songwriters of the Italian music panorama.

We start on the 15th April with SETAK, true name, Nicola Pomponi, a songwriter from the region of Abruzzo, center of Italy.

SETAK writes and sings in the dialect of his region, he sings in "dialetto abruzzese ''.

Ballads of intense interior introspection that combine the Abruzzo dialect with international sounds, giving a new look to the dialect, completely emptying it of the folklore that usually distinguishes it.

A performance that will take you on a long journey from the Tirrenean sea to the high fascinating mountains of the Abruzzo Apennines.

Setak will perform in duo with nazareno Pomponi.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/-02IWwFp8jM?si=E1-CrR4lzjQsseLv

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

VINCENT MARDENS (TENOR SAXOPHONE),
SAL LA ROCCA (UPRIGHTBASS), JAN DE HAAS (DRUMS)

It's shaping up to be an exciting jazz night at the Music Village  with Sal La Rocca on bass, Jan De Haas on drums, and Vincent Mardens on saxophone…

Putting the spotlight on the rhythm section, the absence of guitar and piano promises an authentic experience, allowing the wind players to really shine.

Walking in the footsteps of Sonny Rollins is a bold challenge, but be sure these guys would create a captivating vibe for jazz enthusiasts.

Plus, kicking off the second part of the evening with a jam session adds a cool touch of spontaneity and creativity to the mix.

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Tribute to Duke Ellington
 

Frédéric Chaine (violin), Wajdi Riahi (piano), Daniel Jonkers (drums),
Basile Rahola (bass)

To pay tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington, Frédéric Chaine has invited talented musicians from the new jazz generation. From the iconic “Take the A Train” to the beautiful and tender “In a Sentimental Mood,” Wajdi Riahi, Basile Rahola, Daniel Jonkers and Frédéric Chaine will perform the best Duke’s songs. The warm sound of the violin will mix with the sensitive sound of the drum for an evening full of emotions!

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToPdumD9W1M

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

A look at the Balkans
 

Alice Riberolles (trombone), Federico Milone (alto saxophone),
Joseph Nowell (piano), Robert Jukič (double bass),
Umberto Odone (drums)

The new quintet of the Slovenian bassist/composer is an eclectic group of fearless explorers all coming from a similar musical background but taking their individual paths in various directions. They are connected by Robert's compositions which are rooted in the tradition of jazz but are at the same time looking at the balkans and contemporary eclectic musical practices. An evening of strong melodic and rhythmic content with adventoruos improvisations, a combination of fierce altoism, deep rooted trombonism, harmonic explorations and grooves.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/k3bCLebET-I

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

TRIBUTE TO DUKE ELLINGTON
 

Frajill (vocals), Jean-Luc Pappi (piano), Bart Borremans (sax),
Chris Mentens (bass), Bruno Castellucci (drums)

These virtuoso, passionate musicians and the talented young singer Frajill will be playing Duke Ellington's well-known and lesser-known standards, those most representative of his sense of swing (It Dont Mean a Thing, Take The "A" Train...) and the sensuality of his ballads (Sophisticated Lady, In My Solitude...), which are still a must for all jazz musicians.

"Jazz is all music", Duke Ellington's famous phrase, full of truth and meaning, illustrates the extent to which he understood the richness of the crossbreeding of cultures (blues, gospel, Latin, jungle, classical music), which can be found in his music and which would open up the many paths of modernity after him.

He was an innovator who didn't hesitate to write jazz suites for big band with orchestration worthy of Maurice Ravel!

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Alto sax : Antoine Lissoire
Tenor sax : Mathieu Najean
Guitar : Benjamin Clément
Piano : Wouter Van den Broeck
Bass : Victor Foulon
Drums : Frederic Vanderberghe

60 years ago, Ben Webster and Johnny Hodges, two of Duke Ellington's closest collaborators came together in San Francisco at the Jazz Cellar club and recorded a session with 4 other musicians. For this evening's concert, these 6 musicians from the Brussels scene will try to make you relive the powerful swing and luminous languages of this fabulous band.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yEscuaUydc

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Soulful latin Band
 

Oljana Weyler (vocals), Koen Wauters (guitar),
Steven Van Gool (bass), Stoffel Verlackt (drums), Juan Carlos Rosquete (sax)

Passion by the pool..

It could be the title of a novel, but in fact it’s what Oljana Weyler and Koen Wauters felt when they met in Italy during a workshop organized by Berklee, College of Music.

It has been proven that love & music can be an energizing combination.

So, next to writing their own music under the name of “Jane Spleen”, Oljana & Koen soon discovered that, next to their jobs as music teachers, most of all they wanted to play music, while discovering the world.

Soon, they began to see that playing music could  take them wherever they wanted to go…

For the last 5 years, GetSomeWine performed concerts in more than 10 countries, inside and outside Europe.

Inspired by those travels around the world, they started longing for their own soulful latin band, so they surrounded themselves with other musicians and started rehearsing…

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-I_Sg2dPCrBL3lUSL85VGg

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Italian songwriting festival
 

"VOCI. Italiens d'exportation"

The festival will present on the stage of the Music Village, one of the most beautiful, historical, innovative and attractive clubs in Brussels, some of the best singer-songwriters of the Italian music panorama.

Roberta Carrieri is a sign songwriter and excellent ventriloquist. She was born in south Italy, in Puglia, and then she moved to Milan. She has been living for about 3 years in Athens where she has many interesting collaborations with Greek musicians and artists.

She comes from a strong theatrical background and it is this visual experience that she translates into songs where words, which are more evocative than narratives, paint a very personal and at times ironic landscape.

Often playing alone, one voice and a guitar, her simplicity both charms and disarms the audience.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/YZNAjrJ1Zsk?si=N2LclYCaAREmffAG

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Ee. (Sax), Filippo Pizzoli.(Guitar),
Umberto Odone (Drums), Robin Lisandru Coderc (Bass)

Ee_quartet is a modern jazz band based in Brussels. Saxophonist ee will perform compositions that reinterpret traditional jazz in a contemporary style. If you're looking for a fresh experience of jazz through the eyes of young jazz musicians, come to Music Village!

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Jazz Legacy
 

Frédéric Chaine (violin), Jérémie Pellaz (guitar), Vilmos Csikos (bass)

Frédéric Chaine has invited for the last concert of his “Carte Blanche” the talented Swiss guitarist Jérémie Pellaz. In 2021 they recorded together the album “De Bruxelles à Lausanne, Ballade improvisée”. The virtuoso of the double bass Vilmos Csikos will join them to perform swing standards from the beginning of the 20th century to nowadays.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPJ-vI08_1o

TICKET: 15€ 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.

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“Voices in Flight” CD-release concert

Judy Niemack, David Linx (vocals), Jeanfrançois Prins (guitar),
Janos Bruneel (bass), Bruno Castellucci (drums)

New York City jazz vocalist extraordinaire Judy Niemack has worked with the who’s who of jazz. She is celebrating the release of her 17th album “Voices in Flight” (GAM 924), which she recorded in collaboration with her dear friend and vocal jazz icon Jay Clayton. Sadly, Clayton passed away on December 31, 2023. Niemack decided that she would pay tribute to her music and spirit by continuing the “Voices in Flight” adventure, and inviting other great jazz vocalists to celebrate life and music.

Multi-awarded Belgian vocalist David Linx leads an impressive international career, and has collaborated with luminaries of jazz and world music.

Niemack and Linx have already worked together in the past, with Kris Defoort’s band among other projects, but these will be their first performances together in many years. They will be in good company, with a first-class Belgian rhythm section: electricity, musical high-flying, and much interaction to be expected - not to be missed!

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/vdD97PyUSkI?si=WnpDQUAV-Sqcq6uv

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

“Voices in Flight” CD-release concert
 

Judy Niemack, David Linx (vocals), Jeanfrançois Prins (guitar),
Sam Gerstmans (bass), Bruno Castellucci (drums)

New York City jazz vocalist extraordinaire Judy Niemack has worked with the who’s who of jazz. She is celebrating the release of her 17th album “Voices in Flight” (GAM 924), which she recorded in collaboration with her dear friend and vocal jazz icon Jay Clayton. Sadly, Clayton passed away on December 31, 2023. Niemack decided that she would pay tribute to her music and spirit by continuing the “Voices in Flight” adventure, and inviting other great jazz vocalists to celebrate life and music.

Multi-awarded Belgian vocalist David Linx leads an impressive international career, and has collaborated with luminaries of jazz and world music.

Niemack and Linx have already worked together in the past, with Kris Defoort’s band among other projects, but these will be their first performances together in many years. They will be in good company, with a first-class Belgian rhythm section: electricity, musical high-flying, and much interaction to be expected - not to be missed!

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/vdD97PyUSkI?si=WnpDQUAV-Sqcq6uv

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

Tribute to Nat King Cole
 

Margaux Vranken (piano, vocals), Victor Foulon (bass), Lior Tzemach (guitar)

Margaux Vranken (born in Brussels) recently graduated from the Berklee College of Music (Boston), one of the top American music colleges. Since she came back to Europe, Margaux already released two albums as a leader. Though she loves to write her own music, she never misses an opportunity to play jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. Tonight, she’ll pay tribute to the great Nat King Cole Trio, playing and singing some of his best known songs. She’ll be joined by bassist Victor Foulon and guitarist Lior Tzemach. If you love the atmosphere of an authentic jazz club, this is an evening not to be missed!

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/live/mOz5td5uCCc?si=2y7KlULK7vQMlY-I

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Italian songwriting festival
 

"VOCI. Italiens d'exportation"

The festival will present on the stage of the Music Village, one of the most beautiful, historical, innovative and attractive clubs in Brussels, some of the best singer-songwriters of the Italian music panorama.

Peppe Voltarelli is a Calabrian singer, songwriter, actor and writer. He has been active since 1990 as the founding voice and leader of Il parto delle nuvole pesanti, a cult Italian new folk band. As a solo artist, he has released seven studio albums, four soundtracks, and two live albums. He won the Targa Tenco three times, with “Ultima notte a Malá Strana” in 2010 as best album in dialect, with “Voltarelli canta Profazio” in 2016, and with “Planetario” in 2021, both as best performer album. He was the lead actor and co-writer of the film “The true legend of Tony Vilar” by Giuseppe Gagliardi, the first Italian mokumentary. He boasts collaborations with Claudio Lolli, Teresa De Sio, Sergio Cammariere, Otello Profazio, Roy Paci, Carmen Consoli, Bandabardò, and Amy Denio. His intense concert activity has led him to play in 23 countries around the world and his records have been released in Europe, Argentina, Canada, and the United States. His latest work, the album “La grande corsa verso Lupionòpolis”, was recorded in New York and published by Visage Music in 2023.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/srW9FfZbeng?si=icFpVRAK16Vc5zaU

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Bruno De Smet (piano)
Julien Derenne (drums)
Sal La Rocca (double bass)
Nicolas Dewalque (guitar/arrangement)

Whether you're a fan of jazz, baroque or electronic music, I think it's safe to say that we've all fallen in love with a piece of pop music. And in the back of our minds, the idea "I wonder what this would sound like if it had been composed in a more modern jazz style" can more than probably take hold. "When jazz and pop collide" was born of this idea, a quartet made up of Bruno De Smet (piano), Julien Derenne (drums), Sal La Rocca (double bass) and Nicolas Dewalque (guitar/arrangement) inspired by sounds such as Gilad Hekselman's cover of "And I love Her" or Brad Meldhau's cover of "Paranoid Android",... Jamiroquai, Radiohead, The Beatles, Michael Jackson,... They'll all be on hand to help you rediscover your favorite pop standards. Whether you're a jazz fan with a taste for the new, or you're looking for an introduction to jazz through familiar melodies, we've got something for you!

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Jérémy Dumont (piano),
Fabrice Alleman (sax),
Victor foulon (bass),
Fabio Zamagni (drums)

For almost ten years, the original trio of Jérémy Dumont, Victor Foulon and Fabio Zamagni has been evolving in parallel with the artists' many activities and collaborations. For this new opus, the trio, still with the participation of Fabrice Alleman
The program features original compositions by Jeremy Dumont, rearranged, enriched and adapted to this '4tet configuration since their collaboration on Jeremy Dumont's first album "resurrection", as well as compositions by virtuoso Fabrice Alleman. Jazz excellence in all its forms !

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

"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€

"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

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

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...

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

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€

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

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Tenor Sax - Vincent Thekal
Piano - Casimir Liberski
Bass - Robert Jukic
Drums - Armando Luongo
Guitar – Lior Tzemach

Get ready for an exceptional evening as guitarist Lior Tzemach pays homage to the incomparable Michael Brecker, a true titan of the tenor and renowned composer. Join us for a night of musical brilliance, celebrating the enduring legacy of this legend.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/h8WN4R6uTeY?si=Mu8m1RcSlf7nEfQs

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Piergiorgio Pirro, piano
Nicolas Kummert, tenor sax
Basile Rahola , double bass
Umberto Odone, drums

Passionate about all aspects of the long tradition of jazz music, these four talented musicians will come together for an evening dedicated to the great composers who have shaped what we now call jazz. The quartet’s music will range from iconic standards to lesser-known gems from masters like Charles Mingus, Sam Rivers, Jackie McLean, Thelonious Monk, proposing also some original compositions.

Piergiorgio Pirro is a Brussels-based pianist whose work is deeply rooted in jazz, yet draws inspiration from classical and Brazilian music. Known for his versatility and innovation, he recently published “fold/unfold/refold” (AUT Records), an album that bridges new sounds coming from the 20th Century classical tradition into jazz.

Nicolas Kummert, Belgian saxophone player and researcher, has always shown curiosity, versatility, and openness to all styles of music. Having an extensive recorded production, he played in more than 50 countries worldwide, and participated in projects that span from jazz to electronics to African music.

Sam Gertsmans, Belgian bass player from Liège, studied violin and trumpet before switching to bass at 17, quickly gaining attention and collaborating with various notable jazz musicians. His extensive collaborations and participation in major jazz festivals make him one of Belgium’s most relevant bass players.

Umberto Odone is one of the most sought-after emerging young drummers in Belgium. Having started playing the drums at 6, he began his conservatory studies in Italy, then moved to Brussels for his master's studies, graduating cum laude from the Koninklijk Conservatorium.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Jan De Haas: Vibraphone
Eve Beuvens: Piano
Gérard Portal: Bass
Thomas Grimmonprez: Drums

The Jan De Haas vibes quartet will play a selection of standards that Milt Jackson, who would have turned 101 years old this year, recorded during his career. With the same instrumentation that the “Modern Jazz Quartet” had of piano, bass, drums and vibraphone this magical sound will be recreated.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Mathieu De Wit (music director and piano), Tom McGuire (vocals), Ramon van Merkenstein (double bass),
Lieven Venken (drums), Michel Mainil (saxophone) and Greg Houben (trumpet)

The New Yorkers jazz band pays tribute to Louis Armstrong, one of the most influential figures in the development of jazz. Prepare for a joyous concert featuring rich harmonies and superb rhythm. Enjoy Armstrong’s popular hits such as “Hello, Dolly,” “Mack The Knife,” “St. Louis Blues,” “On The Sunny Side of the Street,” and “What a Wonderful World,” among other timeless jazz classics.

Directed by Belgian pianist Mathieu De Wit, this international sextet celebrates the distinctive swing of Armstrong’s improvisational style. Broadway vocalist Tom McGuire interprets Armstrong’s signature songs with his own New York accent.

The New Yorkers further entertain through soloist virtuosity. Bright brass and lively rhythm sections radiate jazz passion and creative energy. Experience the convivial musicality of Armstrong’s legacy as one of the greatest jazz artists of the 20th century.

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3k8NDqlXTc

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Simon Comte - tenor sax
Wajdi Riahi - piano
Félix Zurstrassen - doublebass
Umberto Odone – drums

Simon Comte is a 19 year old tenor saxophonist from Belgium. He is currently living in New York City and studying at the Manhattan School of Music. Simon started playing saxophone at the age of 7 and was admitted to the Royal conservatory of Brussels at 14. Simon is a winner of the Leuven Jazz Contest, a finalist of the Dinant Jazz Contest and was awarded the 2023 BAEF music fellowship. He has performed in many international festivals and venues such as Dizzy’s Club (New York), Bar Bayeux (New York), Getxo International Jazz Festival (Spain), Dinant Jazz festival (Belgium),… and was recently invited by the Grammy Award-winning WDR Big-Band Cologne to perform with them as a soloist in February 2025. With this new project, Simon plays his own music with some of his favorite musicians on the scene. The energy and the dialogue are the key points of this quartet.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/-NtTVzzBWXU?si=W6Rd5Rc7DBpu46Qt

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Jacky Terrasson (piano)
Géraud Portal (bass)
Lukmil Perez (drums)

Jacky Terrasson, the most widely travelled of all jazz pianists, is the “piano player of happiness”, according to Telerama magazine in France. He is an exhilarating musician, one of those who play their public straight to euphoria.

Exactly one year after his triumph in the Thelonius Monk competition, Jacky Terrasson was introduced in the New York Times Magazine as one of the 30 under 30, that is to say one of the 30 artists most likely to change American culture in the next 30 years, and signed with the prestigious Blue Note label.

He made three first trio recordings for Blue Note (Jacky Terrasson, Reach, and Alive). He then devoted himself to several collaborations: “Rendezvous”, with Cassandra Wilson, and “What it is”, with Michael Brecker and Mino Cinelu. Beginning in 2001, he records “A Paris” for Blue Note, a very personal interpretation of classics of French song; “Smile”, (winning him Best Jazz Album of the Year, 2003 Victoires du Jazz and a Gold Django), and finally a solo album, “Mirror”.

This Franco-American national has never stopped dazzling us, either by his prestigious collaborations, with greats such as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Jimmy Scott, Charles Aznavour, Ry Cooder… or with his minimalist and energetic music hammered out with drummer Leon Parker and bassist Ugonna Okegwo, in a trio that was considered one of the best jazz trios of the 90s. And this intuition, this instinct, this openness, leads him to the discovery of the great burgeoning talents of his many groups (talents such as those of Eric Harland, Ben Williams, Jamire Williams, and Justin Faulkner).

In February 2012, Jacky Terrasson signed with Universal Jazz France. His first recording, “Gouache”, will appear in Fall 2012, and it is a joyous celebration of his 20-year career. In this recording, he is surrounded by the pride of the upcoming New York jazz generation, but also by Michel Portal, Stéphane Belmondo, Minino Garay, and singer Cecile McLorin-Salvant.

He performs regularly in solo and in trio in the great jazz festivals (Montreal, San Francisco, Montreux, North Sea Jazz, Marciac); and in the most prestigious Piano festivals (Klavier Ruhr Festival, Lucerne, La Roque d’Anthéron, Piano aux Jacobins). He also plays regularly in Asia, mostly in Japan, South Korea and in China, in Europe and the United States.

If we were to describe his playing, we would compare Jacky Terrasson to Bud Powell for his carefully controlled velocity on the piano keys, to Ahmad Jamal for his sense of phrasing, but also for his knowledge of the great French composers savants, such as Ravel, Fauré and Debussy. Through his fingers, as he mingles and melts the colors and the inventions of the great pianists of yesterday and today, Jacky creates his own style, all in subtleties, freshness, facility and ease, with the desire to rewrite and reinvent, again, every day and forever.

VIDEO LINK : https://on.soundcloud.com/i4ECe

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members  25€

Alto flute: Laurence Cousseau 
Piano: Clément Cerovecki 
Double bass: Sophian Bourire 
Drums:  Danny Millan Collazos

Nacelle's original compositions are based on afro-creole inspired rhythms, blended with meditative melodies and trance-like grooves. The group is inspired by spiritual jazz from the 1960s – represented by the likes of Abdullah Ibrahim, Yusef Lateef, Pharoah Sanders and Alice Coltrane – as well as by contemporary spiritual jazz – with such musicians as Naïssam Jalal, Matthew Halsall and Shabaka Hutchings.

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrvDm34n_lU

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Piano - Jeremy Dumont
Bass - Victor Foulon
Drums - Gabriel Moraes
Guitar – Lior Tzemache

Join guitarist Lior Tzemach as he explores contemporary songs through the lens of a jazz quartet, offering a fresh perspective on memorable tunes.

Experience the fusion of innovation and tradition in an evening of musical exploration.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/kAG6YqQQPd4

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Mona MIO - Voice
Joël Rabesolo - Guitar
Guylain Domas - Bass
Lucas Vanderputten – Drums

This one-of-a-kind combo of amazing musicians started here, in our dear Brussels city, at the Royal Conservatory of Jazz. Before anything else, it’s a group of friends who love groove, jazz, and getting creative, playing around with standards and finding new ways to shape them. From soul to jazz, passing by funk, hip hop, this band loves to play with the clay of music and sculpt new things, using old sounds with a modern twist. We can assure a fun night to have by being part of this musical laboratory, experiencing the complicity of these amazing musicians… and who knows, maybe to sing along?

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Jean Van Lint (Vocals)
Peter Verhas (Sax)
Stijn Wauters (Piano)
Stefan Willems (Double Bass)
Paul Bourdiaudhy (Drums)

Frank Sinatra: “The Voice”, “Ol' Blue Eyes”, “The Sultan of Swoon”, “The Chairman of the board”… Born in Hoboken New Jersey on December 12 1915, died in Los Angeles on May 14, 1998.

One of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century. A man who influenced more than one generation around the world.His most important legacy is probably the impressive list of beautiful and unforgettable songs such as, “The Lady Is A Tramp”, “Strangers In The Night”, “My Way”, “Fly Me To The Moon”, just to name a few to name a few. For this tribute, Frank Sinatra's repertoire is brought back to life brought to you by our Belgian crooner Jean Van Lint who adds his own 'touch' indicates.

Jean Van Lint gets the help of a swinging jazz quartet to work together to deliver a compelling and entertaining program.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Jeanfrançois Prins  guitar, vocals, 
Jean-Paul Estiévenart  trumpet, 
Sam Gerstmans  bass, 
James Williams  drums

With this new exciting band, Belgium’s most international jazz guitarist and Europe rising star trumpeter join forces to revisit the groovy, melodious and often blues-infused repertoire of jazz giants (a.o. Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Chet Baker, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery), with their own personality and approach. True-Blue in English means completely loyal to a person or belief, and this is the spirit which carries them and their top rhythm section to share the joy of playing this deep and uplifting music with the audience.

Reserve early!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Flavio Rio - voice & keys;
Gabriele Di Franco - guitar;
Mathieu Grillo: bass;
Théo Teboul: drums;
Annalisa Tessarolo: backing vocals

Brussels-based singer-songwriter of Italian origins Flavio Rio gathers some of the best local musicians (and friends) to deliver a pure soulful night experience! Get ready to hear surprising songs by contemporary soulful artists such as Jordan Rakei, D’Angelo, Olivia Dean, or Jose James, without missing a beat of the classics! 

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Olivier Vander Bauwede (harmonica)
Kuan Yu (piano)
Raphaël Aurand  (drums)
Marin de Nattes (bass)

The quartet of harmonica player Olivier Vander Bauwede blends a repertoire of original compositions and timeless standards, reflecting an appreciation for traditions from various genres while embracing the spirit of innovation. Notably, Olivier has had the privilege of performing at Music Village, paying homage to the legendary Toots Thielemans.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Margaux Vranken (Piano), Fil Caporali (Bass)
Fabio Zamagni (Drums), Lior Tzemach (Guitar)

Join us for an unforgettable evening of mesmerizing guitar melodies as virtuoso guitarist Lior Tzemach pays tribute to one of his greatest inspirations, Pat Metheny. Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds and intricate compositions that have captivated audiences worldwide. Don't miss this extraordinary concert experience!

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/kAG6YqQQPd4?si=TShIfXI0yr_aNuHY

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Tamara Mozes: vocals, keyboard, effects
Zsolt Kaltenecker: keyboard, seabord, effects
feat. : Marie-Sophie Talbot: vocals, percussion

Two experienced musicians join their forces to create a rich, atmospheric world based on a keyboard with multiple effects, and a human voice.

This evening they will perform a special program of well-known songs (Beatles, Sting, Björk, Michael Jackson,  Miles Davis, Gershwin, Pink Floyd) in their unique style, with various pop and rock elements and modern jazz improvisations. Special guest: Marie-Sophie Talbot.

“Amazing experience....This duo is to be followed closely because it will undoubtedly surprise us again and again, and certainly testify its personality which just needs to be known to as many people as possible.” (Jazzques, 2024)

VIDSEO LINK : https://youtu.be/WwC0Je1u1co

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Tomas Sotolongo Fuentes: Lead singer, guitar, direction.
Carlos Gomez: Tres Cubano, backing vocals.
Lazaro Hernandez: Bass, backing vocals.
Yusbel Remon Bravo: Congas.
Damian Alvarez Castro: Bongo, campana, cajón, backing vocals.
Nelson Garzón Delis: Singer, maracas y güiro.
Nicolás Sanchez: Trumpet and backing vocals.

TO' MEZCLAO TRADICIONAL appears to be a traditional music SEPTET consisting of: double bass, guitar, tres, congas, bongos, trumpet, percussions and voice. They perform the most famous genres of Cuban music: SON. But the lesser-known changüí, the nengón, the rumba, the bolero and the guaracha are also featured. This group of young people gives the Cuban SON back the freshness and authenticity that made this rhythm the favorite within the broad spectrum of dance rhythms on the island.

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

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/DcEuQUUGS1E?si=MfwhDXQt2Oq6cVrU

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Phil Abraham (trombone), Steven Delannoye (tenor & soprano sax),
Igor Gehenot (piano), Sal La Rocca (double bass) & Umberto Odone (drums)

Sal La Rocca is a major bassist of the Belgian and European scene. He is the guardian of actual hard bop and post bop, solid and strong. He’s a protector of a mainstream jazz that knows how to reinvent itself, look forward and jostle with the ordinary while respecting fundamentals. Alongside his old accomplice Phil Abraham at the trombone, he’s gathered a new guard of spirited and talented jazz musicians. Nothing beats this ensemble in blowing up an already energetic music, and melodies full of sensitivity. On stage, the incandescent saxophonist Steven Delannoye responds to the attacks of pianist Igor Gehenot, while, behind his ‘barrels,’ Umberto Odone beats skins and cymbals. It’s incredible! Sal’s jazz is pleasure in its purest form: good mood that travels along the stage and spills into the audience. It’s a jazz slightly tainted by Latin or Caribbean choruses, but also a jazz full of demands (it remains a music born out of struggles) turned towards optimism. If you don’t like this kind of jazz, then you don’t like life. You’re welcome.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxiuuJB6dT0&ab_channel=SalLaRocca

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Adriana Calvo Anillo - Alto sax
Martin Salemi - Piano
Jim Monneau - Double bass
Umberto Odone – Drums

Spanish alto saxophonist Adriana Calvo collaborates with Belgian pianist Martin Salemi, accompanied by a dynamic rhythm section, to delve into a captivating blend of traditional jazz, encompassing be-bop and cool jazz classics, infused with Spanish rhythms and original compositions.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Earl Okin is back in Brussels, don't miss your chance to see this world-class entertainer!

Earl Okin is a triple threat; One of the finest of Jazz/Bossa Nova singers around anywhere. (not forgetting the legendary ‘vocal trumpet’ solos); A world-class songwriter and one of the top music-comedy comedians on the circuit.  He has performed over 500 shows at the Edinburgh Fringe since 1983!

While studying at Kent in 1966, he was signed to the same company as The Beatles and recorded his first single at Abbey Road in 1967. Some of his songs were covered during the 1960s by Cilla Black, Georgie Fame and Helen Shapiro. He toured in 1979 with Paul McCartney & Wings

Earl continues to work as a songwriter and jazz singer/musician, with a particular interest in Bossa Nova, as well as touring his one-man show - a mixture of music and comedy - worldwide. He has performed in New York at Birdland, The Apollo and other jazz venues. He has also performed at most major venues in London, including the Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall, The Palladium and Wembley Arena.

He remains one of the most desired headline acts on the "alternative comedy" circuit.

Don't miss your chance to see him performing at The Music Village!

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAeKi4Mm0x8

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TICKET: 25€

Alexandre Hessabi, guitar
Wajdi Riahi, piano
Robert Jukic, db. bass
Oscar Georges, drums

CHAÄR is a band lead by the talented guitarist Alexandre Hessabi. The Electric Silk Road is a fairly new project that takes roots into Alexandre's will to build a bridge between his Eastern roots and his Western culture. From the mountain of Panshir in Afghanistan to the cities of Europe, it tells the story of a journey that can take different path for different is the goal of every single man, but going through, one looks to reach only one single destination, Home. Accompanied by Wajdi Riahi (from Tunisia) on piano, Robert Jukic(from Slovenia) on double bass and Oscar Georges (from France) on drums, those four colourfull musicians, invite you to book a sit and travel with them.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Hilel Salem (Trumpet), Ori Jacobson (Tenor Sax),
Giuseppe Millachi (Bass), Gabriel Moraes (Drums), Lior Tzemach (guitar)

Join us for a special evening of jazz with guitarist Lior Tzemach, as he pays tribute to the great Wayne Shorter. Featuring internationally acclaimed musicians Hilel Salem on trumpet and Ori Jacobson on tenor saxophone.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/4TXLH8peQOA

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Martin de Marneffe : piano
Solania Barbosa : vocals
Flavio Sosa : vocals and guitar
Gabriel Salles : drums
Lama : percussions
Désiré Somé : Bass

Mendes,

A brazilian musician, pianist,singer, Composer, arranger, who has performed with many artists thought the years, including “Black eyed peas “ With whom he re-recorded “ Mas que Nada “.

Sergio Mendes has also collaborate with Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, John Legend ,Jill Scott,Vanessa Da Mata…

Martin and his Brazilian band “ONDA 7”

Will interpreted his univers since 1970 to 2020 with some Bossa Nova, Samba and some Batucada.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Fabien Degryse (guitar), Sal La Rocca (bass),
Thomas Grimmonprez (drums), Phil Abraham (trombone)

For the first time at the Music Viilage, our national trombonist presents a sung repertoire with, included on the menu, his famous and much appreciated scat. He comes with his high-level quartet, a rhythm section made up of fantastic musicians considered as jazz masters in Belgium.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soFX_FODbs0

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Jasper Soffers: piano
Bart De Nolf : bass
Luc Vanden Bosch: drums
Léah Kline : vocals

The Jasper Soffers Trio will accompany, Ms Léah Kline for a special concert.

By chance, this day is also her birthday in which she gladly celebrates, as she does best:  with song and spoken word, weaving a Summer theme through all the pieces she has selected. 

"The well -traveled, Léah Kline is a poetess, lyricist, vocalist and an accomplished stage performer, who has enjoyed the privilege of performing in virtually every field of entertainment.

Her love for making music lies in the playful co-creation that is the nature of jazz.  She has entertained audiences throughout Europe, Asia, and the US and loaned her voice to countless projects.   Self-proclaimed Half Dutch/ Half American; she started her Jazz career in Los Angeles, but it really took off when she moved to Amsterdam in 2000. After her first two (2) albums she had the honor of being listed as “one of the Top500 Jazz Singers” in the book, The Jazz Singers – the Ultimate Guide.  As well as, “"worthy of wider recognition”  honor from the Dutch music organisation ,Buma/Stemra.

Ms. Kline has appeared on 9 albums that show a wide variety of color in her voice. Though her voice lends itself to the classic jazz sound.  Her taste in music and projects is eclectic. She has a bit of Ella Fitzgerald, Gretchen Parlato, Nancy Wilson, Jill Scott and Natalie Cole in her.  Throughout all her projects, she holds a high standard in her sense of timing, phrasing, playful presence, and interpretation of the lyric.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Rafael Gouirand, guitar
Frédéric Guédon, guitar
Antoine Guiot, bass
Livio Luzzi, violin

Quartet 508 is a Brussels gypsy jazz quartet created in 2019 by the guitarist Rafaël Gouirand and his meeting with violinist
Livio Luzzi. Their repertoire is influenced by the entire career of Django Reinhardt and by the musicians associated with him
such as Hubert Rostaing, Gus Viseur and of course Stéphane Grapelli.

The aesthetics of Quartet 508 are intended to be light, energetic and the choice of pieces as well as the way of arranging them gives
a strong identity to this brand new Belgian gypsy jazz formation.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vnHn7tM8mA

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

With Kaisan Norris & Band

Lead : Kaisan Norris
Bass : Philip Kanza
Keys : Ewald Ebing
Drums : Toto Poznantek

Soul Music that caresses your feelings and makes you move .
That is precisely what Kaisan and his band of accomplished musicians achieve during every performance.
A soul singer and entertainer with international credentials,Kaisan Norris has travelled the world,supporting present and past stars of the soul music scene. Kaisan will take you on a journey filled with groovy soulful music and many many smiles.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

Iryna Dubenko - vocal, composer
Yaroslav Tovarianskyi - upright bass, composer
Oleksiy Bogolyubov - piano
Umberto Odone – Drums

Advantage project is a music art mixed with the creativity and fresh ideas. There is a spirit of the freedom in their blood, because they are Ukrainians. And the program that musicians gonna play tonight is about life that also exists due three components - faith, hope and love.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/Fq2byfXtl5o?si=UsqUXqUs6XjqaoL9

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Emanuel Van Mieghem - Double Bass
Victor Perdieus - Tenor Saxophone
Umberto Odone - Drums

Emanuel Van Mieghem invites Viktor Perdieus & Umberto Odone to explore the interactive possibilities of playing without a harmonic instrument. Together they will explore jazz and bebop classics as well as original compositions in a refreshing and playful way.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Lucas Martinez - alto saxophone, vocals
Matt Lagan - tenor saxophone, vocals
Steve Carson - tenor saxophone, vocals
Luciano Gonzalez - bass, vocals
Stich Wynston - drums, vocals

The Shuffle Demons are a high-energy Canadian band that blends virtuosic jazz and funk playing with eye-catching costumes and over the top stage antics to produce an incredible show. A hit at festivals all over the world, the Shuffle Demons are a crowd pleasing, full-on musical group that backs up wild stage antics with phenomenal playing by some of Canada's most talented musicians.

The Shuffle Demons first broke onto the Canadian music scene in 1984 with an electrifying musical fusion that drew in equal measure from Sun Ra, Charles Mingus, Run DMC and the Beastie Boys. This band is genre bending, highly visually entertaining, funny, and best of all, can really PLAY. All their eye catching, crowd-pleasing stunts are backed up by incredibly solid musicianship and real groundbreaking playing.

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRo-yZhrUDo

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Swinging musical Show

Paulus Schäfer: solo and rhythm guitar
Joost Zoeteman: solo and rhythm guitar
Wim de Vries: drums
Jasper Somsen: double bass

A special musical encounter between two guitarists with different backgrounds and playing styles, but the same passion for the guitar. The result is a swinging musical show full of improvisation, fire and virtuosity where the guitar takes center stage. The Joost Zoeteman Paulus Schäfer quartet has a refreshing musical approach and breathes new life into existing styles. You can count on a program with gypsy swing, jazz, Latin and funk with a contemporary sound. Paulus Schäfer is one of the most talented and sought after gypsy swing jazz guitarists internationally. Guitarist Joost Zoeteman is known for his idiosyncratic guitar playing, a crossover of jazz, gypsy jazz and contemporary influences from all over the world. The rhythm section of the quartet consists of two internationally renowned jazz musicians, drummer Wim de Vries and bassist Jasper Somsen.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/Vonb0VKS0to?feature=shared

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Los Amigos de Rey Cabrera

Nelson Garzon, leadsinger & percussion menor
Humberto Gonzalez, leadsinger & bass
Rubén Hernandez, leadsinger & trumpet
Juan Carlos Rosquette, leadsinger & saxo.
David Ramos, piano.
Leonid Muñoz, congas.
Gilberto Quevedo, congas

Who better than Nelson Garzón (Santiago de Cuba) to honor Rey Cabrera. As a little boy, he saw Rey playing “tres” on the corner of “Calle 4, Sorribe” and the 2 Santiagueros found themselves in Brussels. With all the Musicians of “los AMIGOS” they brings the repertoire of Cabrera, an “auténtico” evening, a Cuban fireworks night.

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members  25€

Melodies of Jazz

Amaëlle Cunningham (vocals)
Druss Lecomte (piano)
Joe Maartense (double bass)
Thomas Petit (drums)

Experience an evening of jazz standards at Music Village Brussels, featuring the mesmerising vocals of Amaëlle Cunningham, accompanied  by the talented Belgian musicians Druss Lecomte (piano), Joe Maartense (double bassist) and Thomas Petit (drummer). Get ready for an enchanting performance that will transport you through the timeless melodies of jazz.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

A LA CARTE COVERS

Patrick Deltenre guitar
Fabrizio Erba Bass
Toto Poznantek drums
Luca vocals

A unique evening of A LA CARTE COVERS

You'll receive a list of hits form the 70s, 80s, 90s

It's up to you to choose what you'd most like to hear

All these hits will be beautifully interpreted  by the Groovy Band and Luca

Atmosphere guaranteed!!!

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

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

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

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/syXKzFySj5k

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

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.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Jazz, blues, soul and sultry vocals

Kim Bowman, vocals and piano
Allison Bowman, vocals and ukulele
Caitie Bowell, vocals and tenor guitar
Sarah Yates, upright bass
Melanie Sehman, drums

The Unknowns are a five-piece band from Bellingham, Washington, USA, whose music combines the sound of vintage jazz, blues and soul with a contemporary pop twist to create an upbeat and unforgettable sound. Featuring three-part vocal harmony backed by keyboard, guitar, ukulele, acoustic bass and drums, they approach original songs and timeless jazz standards with the same contemporary polish. Inspired by their love of R&B, motown, Broadway ballads and swing, their live performances showcase the band’s exceptional musicianship and fun, irreverent attitude that wins over audiences.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYTFOW9ZFJQ

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

BlueLine

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.

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

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Old Style New Orleans Music

The Mardi Gras Jazzband is since 1983 an established name in jazzclubs and festivals in Belgium and perhaps even more in the Netherlands.

"Old Style" has been the motto all the time, in which long forgotten songs and surprising themes prevail.

This shows that "New Orleans jazz" is so much more than the playing style of black musicians who visited our regions in the sixties and seventies.

Their favourite repertoire dates from the "Roaring Twenties".

The Mardi Gras Jazzband has been around for over 39 years and still hosts three founding members: of course "Papa" Paul Callebaut (leader, vocals and trombone), Wim "Dix" Decommer (piano) and Paul "Speedy" De Bock (bass). We also have Michel Simons (trumpet), Jan "Magic" Coppieters (clarinet), Marnix De Boom (drums) and the Swedish banjo player Mattias "Fidgety" Hallin.

VIDEO LINK : https://player.vimeo.com/video/183203338

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Violin : Frédéric Chaine
Guitar : Rafael Gouirand
Guitar : Sam Op de Beeck
Double Bass : Antoine Guiot

The violinist Frédéric Chaine, surrounded by exceptional musicians, will perform this evening a repertoire of standards and compositions in tribute to the legendary duo formed by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.

This duo made a strong influence in the jazz history of the 20th century with the famous quintet "Hot Club of France ". Under the conducting of the young violinist, this entirely acoustic string group will cross the horizons of classical and jazz improvisation. Let’s swing !

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTfv7V_j1mA

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

Best of the 70s and 80s

Natacha Wuyts (vocals)
Patrick Deltenre (guitar)
Fabrizio Erba (Bass)
Luca (keys, guitar)
Toto Poznantek (drums)

Come rediscover the great songs of the 70s and 80s.

David Bowie, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Police and many others. The promise of an evening on fire!!!!

A concert not to be missed.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Robert Jukic - bass, composition
Roeland Cellis - guitar
Matthias De Waele - drums
guest: Toine Thys - bass clarinet, tenor saxophone

Exploring the possiblities of americana, blues, gospel and jazz through original compositions, the slovenian bassist has written a set of songs for his new trio featuring two extraordinary explorers: the sorcerer guitarist Roeland Cellis and the master of understatement Matthias De Waele. For this occasion the trio will be joined by one of Belgium's leading jazz and beyond figures Toine Thys.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

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 Yannick Heselle on bass.

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

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Arthur Possing trio & Emily allison

Emily Allison - vocals
Arthur Possing - piano
Gaëtan Casteels - bass
Pierre Floch – drums

It's time to revisit some great classics from the american songbook with the Arthur Possing trio. They invite the gteat singer Emily Allison to revisit their favorite standards. Do not miss it !

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Exceptional Singer

Mandy Gaines : Vocals
Jasper Soffers  Piano
Bart De Nolf : Bass
Luc Vanden Bosch : Drums

From Ellington to Cole Porter, From Gershwin to Johnny Mercer, Mandy Gaines will be drawing from The Great American Songbook, music from these great composers and more! The Music Village audiences can expect a weekend of enduring standards, songs that have stood the test of time and continue to hold a place in the hearts of Jazz Music Lovers Worldwide.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=Loh_fU1RGJ0

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

Exceptional Singer

Mandy Gaines : Vocals
Jasper Soffers  Piano
Bart De Nolf : Bass
Luc Vanden Bosch : Drums

From Ellington to Cole Porter, From Gershwin to Johnny Mercer, Mandy Gaines will be drawing from The Great American Songbook, music from these great composers and more! The Music Village audiences can expect a weekend of enduring standards, songs that have stood the test of time and continue to hold a place in the hearts of Jazz Music Lovers Worldwide.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=Loh_fU1RGJ0

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

Hervé Letor : Sax tenor
Sal La Rocca  : A bass
Martin de Marneffe : Piano
Ben Tequi  : Drums

The quartet is playing often some jazz loops with good influence off Hiphop.Their creativity and influence are really open,they can play some Coltrane standard like “Giant steps” and after playing “Mob Deep ” groove.

Graduaded from Berklee College of music in Boston Martin has played with many musicians like Esperanza Spalding our Christian Scott.

As result of his formal training,musical intuition and creativity, he is at home in any style of music from Reggae to Latin jazz to bossa-nova.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Guitar : Patrick Deltenre
Bass : Fabrizio Erba
Keys & Guitar : Luca
Drums: Toto Poznantek
Vocals: Mary Lou

The The Best of Soul Music

Mary Lou and her Band bring you the Best of Funk & Soul Music.

From Stevie Wonder to Aretha Franklin, they Revisit all the Classics.

An evening Not To Be Missed

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Eduardo Yágüez: Flute
Ibon Perez: Guitar
Francesco Marchetti: Double bass
John de Martino: Drums

Mr.Pinky is originally formed in December 2021, the quartet plays original compositions based on sounds from all jazz, groove and modern tendencies into an eclectic and rich soundscape, mixing the different cultural roots from all the band members and full of energetic and interactive solos.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5azxc3mj4U

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Selim Miles Boudraa : sax
Maxime Moyarts : piano
Guylain Domas : contrebasse
Benny Ben Téqui : drums

Born and raised in North Carolina, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia after graduating from high school, where he studied music. Working in the bebopand hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was one of the players at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk. Over the course of his career, Coltrane's music took on an increasingly spiritual dimension, as exemplified on his most acclaimed album A love Suprem (1965) and others.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

The Roots of Standards

Igor Gehenot (piano), Pauline Leblond (trumpet), Steven Delannoye (t.sax),
Sal La Rocca (doublebass) & Umberto Odone (drums)

Pianist Igor Gehenot presents his new group in a traditional quintet format: rhythm, tenor saxophone and trumpet. Together, they return to the roots of standards, both well-known and little-known, which they revisit with delightful dynamism.

TICKET:18 Members – No Members 20€

TRIBUTE TO OSCAR PETERSON

PASCAL MICHAUX PIANO
DIRK VAN DER LINDEN GUITAR
JEAN VAN LINT BASS AND VOCALS
JAN DE HAAS DRUMS

THE LEGENDARY OSCAR PETERSON QUARTET WITH RAY BROWN ED THYGPEN AND HERB ELLIS.

PASCAL MICHAUX 4TET, ONE OF THE MOST SWINGING COMBOS IN EUROPE

PLAYING STANDARDS AND ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS FROM OSCAR’S REPEPERTOIRE

NOT TO BE MISSED

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Sarah Letor (vocals,piano), Hervé Letor (drums,sax), Luca Giambarresi (bass) , Nicolas Dewalque (Guitar)

The original titles of Sarah Letor crossed the airwaves of Belgian radio. Not only does her talent as a singer and her grain of voice challenge, but above all the sharing and passion for soul/pop blues
that she transmits to her audience.
Sarah Letor’s universe has a freshness and energy that shine like sun through her music... Better for us to agree with her!!!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Tribute To Ray Charles & Marvin Gaye

Selim Miles Boudraa : sax
Maxime Moyarts : piano, organ
Matteo Di Leonardo : mandolina
Guylain Domas : basse
Benny Ben Téqui : drums

Often referred to as "The Genius", Charles pioneered the soul music genre during the 1950s by combining  blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel styles, and became one of the first black musicians to be granted artistic control by a mainstream record company.

Marvin Gaye was equally as influential; he helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of hits which earned him the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul".

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Patsy Verfaille vocals
Patrick Deltenre guitar
Luca keys
Fabrizio Erba bass
Toto Poznantek drums

This band pays tribute to deceased iconic artists. With a repertoire that consists of the greatest hits of legendary artists, they bring the music of these icons back to life on stage.

From the soulful sounds of Aretha Franklin to the electrifying rock of Janis Joplin, they captivate the audience with their performances of timeless classics.

For music history enthusiasts and fans of the great names of the past, this night is an unforgettable experience. Step back in time and experience the magic of the legendary artists through the vibrant performances of this talented band.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Edoardo Cimino electric guitar, Emanuel van Mieghem double bass, Umberto Odone drums, Ee Hygun Tenor sax

The music proposed is a combination of traditional straight-ahead jazz and countryfolk, the main concept behind all the composition is to create a balance between simple melodies and sophisticated harmony.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I5COnEBwB8

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Yarno Hoedemakers - Piano
Elly Brouckmans - Saxophone
Emanuel Van Mieghem - Double Bass
Umberto Odone – Drums

Matoka proposes original compositions based on a strong rhythmic foundation and fresh interplay.

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Tribute to Nat King Cole

Wouter Van den Broek : piano, vocals
Andrew Bolton : double bass, vocals
Matthias De Waele : drums
Guillaume Gillain : guitar, vocals

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

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

Natacha Wuyts (vocals)
Mathieu De Wit (piano)
Victor Foulon (bass)
Jerome Baudart (drums)

Nina Simone said: 'Jazz is not just music, it's a way of living, a way of being, of thinking'.

Prodigious, incomparable, irresistible: when it comes to Nina Simone, superlatives rain like drizzle on the Baltimore night.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Rhythm & Blues Band

Adam Hall is an accomplished Trumpeter, Vocalist and Composer based in Perth, Australia. He began playing in 1990 at the age of ten, and later studied the craft at Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA. Adam is also competent in playing the Trombone, Alto Sax, Piano, Euphonium, Mellophonium, and a little bit of Bass and Drums for good measure.
In his early career Adam played at the Sydney Olympics and was Artist in Residence at Southbridge Jazz Club, Singapore. He has worked with numerous talents such as: James Morrison, Don Burrows, 45-year-long former leader of the Count Basie Orchestra Frank Foster, Shirley Horn's band, Vanessa Amorosi and Grace Knight, to name just a few.

In 2005 he formed a classic Rhythm & Blues band, ‘Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys’. The band is an institution of the Australian vintage music scene and renowned for its captivating live performances, marked by slick presentation and raw energy. Alongside Adam (Vocals, Trumpet) it features some of Western Australia’s finest musicians, including:

Mark Turner (Guitar)
Anthony Dodos (Trombone)
Bronton Ainsworth (Drums)
Kane Shaw (Double Bass)
Tim Voutas (Keys)

The band’s repertoire is rooted in the Jazz and Rhythm & Blues music of the 40’s and 50’s, from artists such as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Sammy Davis Junior, Harry Connick Junior, Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry and The Blues Brothers.

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/DNRKi0Ee0KM

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Swing manouche Project

Sam Op de Beeck: Rhythm guitar
Ben Van Bortel: Double Bass
Bram Weijters: Piano
Livio Luzzi: Violin

Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grapelli with some of the finest Belgian musicians in this style Django Reinhardt changed the swing jazz scene in its early years. Together with Stephane Grapelli he gave its own definition to hot jazz, now mostly referred to as Gypsy Jazz or Jazz Manouche. Today, the genre is played and adored worldwide. But also in Belgium, where Django is born and started his path.

Sam Op de Beeck (Leuven, Belgium) is a rhythm guitarist since many years and has played all over Europe with various Gypsy Jazz ensembles.

For this concert he brought together some very talented musicians from all the corners of the country, to bring you hot swing jazz influenced by Reinhardt & Grapelli from the 40's & 50's.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Bringing Back the Legends

Patsy Verfaille vocals
Patrick Deltenre guitar
Luca keys
Fabrizio Erba bass
Toto Poznantek

This band pays tribute to deceased iconic artists. With a repertoire that consists of the greatest hits of legendary artists, they bring the music of these icons back to life on stage.

From the soulful sounds of Aretha Franklin to the electrifying rock of Janis Joplin, they captivate the audience with their performances of timeless classics.

For music history enthusiasts and fans of the great names of the past, this night is an unforgettable experience. Step back in time and experience the magic of the legendary artists through the vibrant performances of this talented band.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Born and raised in North Carolina, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia after graduating from high school, where he studied music. Working in the bebopand hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was one of the players at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk. Over the course of his career, Coltrane's music took on an increasingly spiritual dimension, as exemplified on his most acclaimed album A Love Supreme (1965) and others.

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Alto flute: Laurence Cousseau
Piano: Clément Cerovecki
Double bass: Sophian Bourire
Drums: Danny Millan Collazos

Nacelle's original compositions are based on afro-creole inspired rhythms, blended with meditative melodies and trance-like grooves. The group is inspired by spiritual jazz from the 1960s – represented by the likes of Abdullah Ibrahim, Yusef Lateef, Pharoah Sanders and Alice Coltrane – as well as by contemporary spiritual jazz – with such musicians as Naïssam Jalal, Matthew Halsall and Shabaka Hutchings.

VIDEO LINK :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrvDm34n_lU

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Ragganga Haïtian Fusion

Guitar and Vocal: BélO
Piano Keys: Todor Stefanov
Bass: Patinho René Calvin
Drums: Carlos Cachi Acosta Ortiz

Socially conscious singer-songwriter. Hailed as Haiti's musical Ambassador. Sophisticated sound and distinctive Groove.BélO is popular in Europe and Africa where he won The Discovery RFI Prime in 2006, BélO's musical approach is inflenced by other Carribean styles but mostly by reggae and Jazz...

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URetQlCJn6s

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Selim Miles SupaFly : vocal, compositions, arrangements
Ben Téqui : drums
Guylain Domas : bass
Giotis Damianidis : guitar
Maxime Moyearts : keyboards
Loic Dumoulin : trumpet
Dominique Della-Nave : trombone
Elias Schiva : tenor sax
Alexis Valle Tapia : percussions

Man On Fire and The Soul Soldiers are nine musicians, who are passionate about Afro-American music (from gospel to hip hop), and decided to pay tribute to those artists (such as Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Otis Redding, Curtis Mayfield, Ray Charles, Sam Cook) who once raised the hopes of a whole community.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Jazz History

René De Smaele trumpet, bugle, vocals
Vincent Mardens sax ténor
Jan Dehaas drums
Pascal Michaux piano
Jean Van Lint bass, vocals

Musicians from two swing bands, BUSTER AND THE SWING and THE SWING DEALERS, have decided to get together.

BUSTER AND THE SWING and THE SWING DEALERS are two of Belgium's finest swing bands, who have been sharing their love of swing for almost two decades.

They draw their inspiration from the repertoire of jazz history from the 1920s to the present day.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Jacob Miller (vocals, bass),
Maxime Van Eerdewegh (vocals, keyboards, guitar)
Thomas Walravens, (vocals, guitar)
Christophe Lefebvre (vocals, drums)

The well-known acoustic Beatles tribute band «  Microwave Beatles » becomes electric. Jacob, Maxime,Thomas and Chris 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: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Best of the 70s and 80s

Natacha Wuyts (vocals)
Patrick Deltenre (guitar)
Fabrizio Erba (Bass)
Luca (keys, guitar)
Toto Poznantek (drums)

Come rediscover the great songs of the 70s and 80s.

David Bowie, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Police and many others. The promise of an evening on fire!!!!

A concert not to be missed.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

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

MEDES is a jazz quartet from Ghent.

MEDES plays original compositions contributed by all band members.

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

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/IbeNFcPp3L0?si=seXIW31knsf9rWT7

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Furmi Gomez (alto sax), Margaux Vranken (piano), Jonathan Ho (bass), Luis Mora (drums)

After his five years living and performing in the jazz capital of the world New York City, where he played in places like Mezzrow Jazz Club, The Bowery Electric or Erzulie, Furmi Gomez is back to Europe, here in Brussels, taking along the intensity and creativity engraved on his music. He will bring a set of fresh and exciting compositions, accompanied by Margaux Vranken, Jonathan Ho and Luis Mora.

VIDEO LINK : https://vimeo.com/520948539

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Drums :Matteo De Vito
Congas : Sandy Martin
Bass : Brice Ndjana
Guitar: Skander Jenhani
Piano : David Ramos Torres
+ guest 

Musicians based in Belgium from diverse nationalities come together to deliver an energetic concert featuring a vibrant mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Latin Jazz. We will perform standards and classics of Latin jazz that will make you dance and groove, creating a truly unforgettable musical experience.

René Calvin and band

Vocal and Bass: René Calvin
Piano: Todor Stefanov
Drums: Bruno Castellucci
Saxophone: Alain Cuyper
Accordion (Guest): estelle Lannoy

René Calvin's music makes a progress towards infinity in a kind of perpetual levitation: the characteristic distinguishing his Art lies in his harmonic choices of playful antagonisms accompanied by the strictness of exercises in classical and jazz music canvas.We are going to travel from Kribi on the edge of Atlantic Ocean and hurled by the waves elsewhere, we will discover the deep waters of Salvador Bahia.The famous American musician and singer of Cameroonian origin Richard Bona praised him by defining his music as "Intelligent Music" We will also discover a few peaces of his upcoming album "Negro Tebas"

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL6Ukjz50lM

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

D.J.O. (Druss Jazz Orleans)

Alice Riberolles (trombone)
Francis Henin (trumpet)
Laurent Sprimont (saxe soprano)
Druss Lecomte (piano-vocal)
Jo Maartense (bass)
Thomas Petit (drums)

Among all my Jazz projects and which are all close to my heart ❤️... to share with you 🙂... there is one that I really care about. It is deep within me and thanks to the superb musicians👍👍 with whom I share my passion...it is to create a Band in the New-Orleans style...style that I shared, when I started, with my brother DJO who was taken from us by the explosion of a runaway truck...just (to the nearest day)...46 years ago...I am very happy to bring him back to life with the DJO (Druss Jazz Orleans) that I dedicate to him, he who shares in my heart, since this horrible crash,... all my concerts...

Druss.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGrKF2MWThg

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Natacha Wuyts (vocals), Tony Kabeya (vocals),
Augustin Foly (guitar), Philip Kanza (bass), Sébastien Peeters (drums)

Paying tribute to Motown legends such as Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5 and many more, Natacha Wuyts & friends invite you to join them at “The Music Village” for a unforgettable evening.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

A LA CARTE COVERS

Patrick Deltenre guitar
Fabrizio Erba Bass
Toto Poznantek drums
Luca vocals

A unique evening of A LA CARTE COVERS

You'll receive a list of hits form the 70s, 80s, 90s

It's up to you to choose what you'd most like to hear

All these hits will be beautifully interpreted  by the Groovy Band and Luca

Atmosphere guaranteed!!!

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Bruno de Smet (piano)
Julien Derenne (drums)
Sal la Rocca (double bass)
Nicolas Dewalque (guitar/arrangement)

Whether you're a fan of jazz, baroque or electronic music, I think it's safe to say that we've all fallen in love with a piece of pop music. And in the back of our minds, the idea "I wonder what this would sound like if it had been composed in a more modern jazz style" can more than probably take hold. "When jazz and pop collide" was born of this idea, a quartet made up of Bruno De Smet (piano), Julien Derenne (drums), Sal La Rocca (double bass) and Nicolas Dewalque (guitar/arrangement) inspired by sounds such as Gilad Hekselman's cover of "And I love Her" or Brad Meldhau's cover of "Paranoid Android",... Jamiroquai, Radiohead, The Beatles, Michael Jackson,... They'll all be on hand to help you rediscover your favorite pop standards. Whether you're a jazz fan with a taste for the new, or you're looking for an introduction to jazz through familiar melodies, we've got something for you!

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL6ixhYL-B4

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Valentin Urbain, Tenor Saxophone
François Meulemans, Doublebass
Jérôme Sneessens, Drums

The Baryon Trio was formed by saxophonist Valentin Urbain, bassist François Meulemans, and drummer Jérôme Sneessens, inspired by the iconic Sonny Rollins Trio of the 1950s and 60s.

Meeting at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, these three young musicians bonded over their shared passion for jazz. Valentin Urbain initiated the trio to bring a fresh perspective to the genre, seamlessly blending tradition with modernity.

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

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

Aretha Franklin, the Soul's greatest singer ever equalled.

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

This group composed of fabulous artists of the Belgian scene will make you relive the

golden years of this great lady of music.

From classics like "Respect" or "Think" to covers of the Beatles and Rolling Stones,

the program is eclectic and the emotion is electric. Not to be missed!

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Nico Schepers :  Trumpet
Laurent Sprimont :  tenor saxophone
Jasper Soffers  piano
Paul Bourdhiaudhy: drums
Stefan Willems:  double bass

Exactly 50 years ago, the great Edward Kennedy “Duke”  Ellington passed away on May 24th 1974.

Swingmasters present a program dedicated to one of the greatest jazz composers, bandleaders and pianists.  Duke Ellington was during 50 years non stop active as big band leader, and in the past his  great muscians like  Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Barney Bigard, Ben Webster,  Clark Terry often played his music in smaller bands like this evening!  The setlist is focused on Duke’ music with some sidesteps to work of his famous contemporaries.

The  band’s well known “cotton club” sound is dedicated to the eternal miracle that is 'swing'.  Treat yourself to a charming, classy evening in the presence of those great jazz legends. As regular guests at the Music Village, the standing ovations are always well deserved!

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

 Elaine McKeown: Vocals
Jan Wouters: Vocals & Trumpet
Peter Verhas: tenor saxophone
Stijn Wauters: piano
Paul Bourdhiaudhy: drums
Stefan Willems:  double bass

Swingmasters presents a programme of 100% guaranteed joyful music from Vera Lynn, Benny Goodman, Louis Prima, Dean Martin and many others. Brought to you by Jan Wouters, Elaine McKeown and  Swingmasters in the Las Vegas style of pure entertainment, happiness is the keyword throughout the show !

Elaine, Jan and the band’s “cotton club” sound is dedicated to the eternal miracle that is 'swing'.  Treat yourself to a charming, classy evening in the presence of great jazz legends. As regular guests at the Music Village, the standing ovations are always well deserved!

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Selim Miles SupaFly : vocal, compositions, arrangements
Ben Téqui : drums
Guylain Domas : bass
Giotis Damianidis : guitar
Maxime Moyearts : keyboards
Loic Dumoulin : trumpet
Dominique Della-Nave : trombone
Elias Schiva : tenor sax
Alexis Valle Tapia : percussions

Man On Fire and The Soul Soldiers are nine musicians, who are passionate about Afro-American music (from gospel to hip hop), and decided to pay tribute to those artists (such as Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Otis Redding, Curtis Mayfield, Ray Charles, Sam Cook) who once raised the hopes of a whole community.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Band : Guitar : Patrick Deltenre
Bass : Fabrizio Erba
Keys : Luca
Drums : Toto Poznantek

Tribute to the Great Soul & Funk Voices

With her warm voice, Kreshen will pay tribute to some of the greatest singers and bands of 70 & 80’s like Bill Withers, The Whispers, Sister Sledge or Chic.

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 soul and funk…

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Born and raised in North Carolina, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia after graduating from high school, where he studied music. Working in the bebopand hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was one of the players at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk. Over the course of his career, Coltrane's music took on an increasingly spiritual dimension, as exemplified on his most acclaimed album A Love Supreme (1965) and others.

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« Around old and New standards «

Vincent Bruyninckx : piano
Robert Jukiç Double: Bass

Thomas grimmonprez: drums

Particularly sensitive to the interaction and sharing of emotions with the public, these musicians develop a universe in which the listener is invited to cross different sound scenes: revisiting standards from Broadway musicals as well as pop standards.

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Iryna Dubenko - voice, compositions
Yaroslav Tovarianskyi - upright bass
Oleksiy Bogolyubov - piano
Mateo De Vito - drums

“Advantage project” - is always about the creative and modern view in jazz music. The musicians of the project composed new arrangements of the best jazz hits and fresh ideas will be written in every melody and harmony. And you have a chance to read it and go deep to the history  in the same moment feeling the fresh air of jazz freedom.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Tribute to Fats Waller & Louis Armstrong

Bruce Ellison (vocal)
Patrick Louis (guitar-vocal)
Druss Lecomte (piano-vocal)
Guillaume Durieux (double bass-vocal)

Bruce Ellison began as a mime and voice-over artist for American television, as well as in musicals. In 1981, he arrived in Paris and joined the Marceau mime school. Founder with Michel Carcan of the Théâtre de la Mandragore, he also lends his voice to a number of advertising campaigns as well as children's programs. He is also the lead singer of the rock band PPZ30. He is the director and actor of the strange Mister Knight. With The Jellodies he proves to be an excellent singer in the color and antics of Thomas Fats Waller and the sung Jazz of Louis Armstrong

The Jellodies is a group inspired by the famous trio: Art Tatum-Charlie Christian-Ray Brown:

Pat Louis (guitar and vocals) who moves from blues to jazz repertoire with a playing marked in particular by Freddie Green, Tiny Grimes and the great Charlie Christian;

Druss Lecomte (piano and vocals) whose colorful playing will remind you of the swing of Count Basie and Nat King Cole, the stride of Thomas "Fats" Waller, James P. Johnson, the humor of Erroll Garner, the playing of 'Art Tatum. He opened for Fats Domino and Ray Charles. He has a long career as a jazz, blues, ragtime, stride piano, swing and boogie woogie pianist. At his first concert, at the Os à Moelle in Brussels, he was only...17 years old;

Guillaume Durieux (double bass and vocals), the youngest of the trio, already has superb technique and very high level slap.

The Jellodies is the swing and jive of the Nat King Cole Trio, Count Basie's rhythm section but also Willie Dixon's Big Three Trio, all this for our greatest happiness, "groove" wickedly!.. .

The alchemy that results from the meeting between Bruce Ellison and The Jellodies is absolutely magical.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7doJ7FEQ9k

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

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

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

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

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Rafael Gouirand, guitar
Frédéric Guédon, guitar
Antoine Guiot, bass
Livio Luzzi, violin

Quartet 508 is a Brussels gypsy jazz quartet created in 2019 by the guitarist Rafaël Gouirand and his meeting with violinist Livio Luzzi.
Their repertoire is influenced by the entire career of Django Reinhardt and by the musicians associated with him
such as Hubert Rostaing, Gus Viseur and of course Stéphane Grapelli.

The aesthetics of Quartet 508 are intended to be light, energetic and the choice of pieces as well as the way of arranging them gives
a strong identity to this brand new Belgian gypsy jazz formation.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vnHn7tM8mA

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

 Julian (piano)/ Aurora L (vocals)/ Jose C (bass)/Luis M (clarinet) / Danny M (drums)

Kinteto tambora is a group that integrates the sounds, harmonies, forms of jazz and Afro-Latin American music. They take the stage with the aim of sharing traditional Colombian music, supporting equality and fighting against everything that dehumanizes and harms us as a society and individuals. (Latin Jazz).

VIDEO LINK : https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/track/4rT3Lgxm3QDYDOO5GfpPjw?si=eedbb76417a242d6

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New compositions, new sound
Riahrty - Debaisieux - Jenhani

Wajdi Riahi : Piano / Keys
Sylvain Debaisieux : Sax
Skander Jenhani : guitar
Pierre Hurty : Drums

Riahrty is a duo formed by the piano player Wajdi Riahi and the Drummer Pierre Hurty.
This time the duo Invites Sylvain Debaisieux on saxophone and Skander Jenhani on Guitar
To play new compositions and to explore more their sound as a quartet.

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Martín Rao de Vita , electric bass
Santiago Villalba , piano
Ezequiel Vargas, drums
Gustavo Firmenich, tenor sax & clarinet

Tango Jazz Quartet mixes the melodic and rhythmic patterns of Tango with the harmonies and improvisation of Jazz. This new approach to Tango and Jazz has received an enthusiastic reaction both in Argentina as well as internationally. The music of Tango Jazz Quartet goes from the traditional tango to the music of Astor Piazzola without ever abandoning the territory of jazz.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kYFTS-PFw4

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Thomas Champagne, Vincent Mardens, Laurent Sprimont et Pierre Lafontaine (saxes),
Pascal Michaux (piano), Nicholas Yates (cb) et Jan de Haas (drums)

SUPER SAX BATTLE is born from the meeting between four saxophonists: Vincent Mardens, Pierre Lafontaine, Laurent Sprimont and Michel Mainil. Thomas Champagne joined the band on alto.

Leading a real saxophone’s battle, the four protagonists play regularly on various jazz scene.

Horace Silver's compositions, Jazz Messengers and arranged standards are the basis of the SUPER SAX BATTLE repertoire.

They are accompanied by a rhythm section who moves very hard!

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

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

An evening with Julie London

Katrien Van Opstal (vocals); Peter Verhas (Tenor Saxophone); Jasper Soffers (piano);
Paul Bourdhiaudhy  (drums);  Stefan Willems (Bass)

A program dedicated to the female crooner Julie London very active in the 1940-1970 both as moviestar  and her characteristic sensual “close to the microphone” singing style

Join us at the most intimate jazz club in Brussels where Katrien Van Opstal, accompanied by Swingmasters and their well-known Cotton Club sound, will treat you to a feast of music, guaranteed to get you into a romantic frame of mind…

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Great American Songbook

Amaëlle Cunningham (vocals)
Tomas Rivera Garcia (piano)
Casper Kloss (double bass)
Raphaël Aurand (drums)

Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz as the Amaëlle Cunningham Quartet performs timeless classics from the "Great American Songbook." The talented lineup features Amaëlle Cunningham on vocals, Tomas Rivera Garcia on piano, Casper Kloss on double bass, and Raphaël Aurand on drums. This concert will celebrate the rich canon of 20th-century American jazz standards, popular songs, and show tunes that have shaped the very essence of the genre. From the heartfelt melodies of George Gershwin to the soulful rhythms of Irving Berlin and Harold Arlen, experience the music that has inspired generations and continues to resonate with audiences today.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Jonas LeRoy : Sax
Matteo Di Leonardo : Guitar
Niklas Von Werne : Drums
SEBASTIEN HUGUE : Bass

The SH Group is a young band that formed at the Regional Conservatory of Chalon-sur-Saône in 2017. The group's roots can be traced back to the Trio Jazz By Three, which included Sébastien Hugue on double bass and composition, Victor Prost on drums, and Tom Juvigny on guitar. After catching the attention of saxophonist Pierre Girard and trumpeter Samuel André, the group expanded to become a quintet and adopted the name SH Group. While the band has experienced some changes to its lineup over the years, it remains focused on delivering beautiful, simple music that draws inspiration from various genres, such as rock, jazz, and pop. Rather than prioritizing language or style, the band emphasizes the vibration of the sounds and the attitude displayed while playing.

The goal is to create a sense of openness, sharing, and community, free from intellectualism or rigid traditions.

The SH Group is made up of a group of friends who are passionate about playing music together.

In the spring of 2019, the SH Group had an opportunity to showcase their talents when they performed as an accompaniment to the Quartet of Pierre Durand (guitarist) during a regional tour in Burgundy Franche-Comté, organized by the Regional Center of Jazz (Centre Regional du Jazz en Bourgogne - FC). Since then, the group has played regularly in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region and beyond. Their first record, the "SH Group EP," was released on March 12, 2020.

After some lineup changes, the SH Group relocated to Belgium and now includes Pierre-Antoine Savoyat on trumpet, Jonas Le Roy on saxophone, Matteo Di Leonardo on guitar, Niklas Von Werne on drums, and Sébastien Hugue on double bass and composition. Despite these changes, the band's focus on delivering beautiful and simple music that fosters a sense of community and openness remains unchanged.

For this concert, Pierre-Antoine is not with us. He quit the band in 2024.

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/_DrNGJyxMVE?si=uvPm62zLDfRLjhUj

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New compositions, new sound Riahrty - Debaisieux - Jenhani    Wajdi Riahi : Piano / Keys Sylvain Debaisieux : Sax Skander Jenhani : guitar Pierre Hurty : Drums Riahrty is a duo formed by the piano player Wajdi Riahi and the Drummer Pierre Hurty. This time the duo Invites Sylvain Debaisieux on saxophone and Skander Jenhani on Guitar To play new compositions and to explore more their sound as a quartet.   TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Tribute to Tom Jobim

Marcia Bittencourt and Dami Andres, two musicians of excellence, have joined their talents since 2019 and have been enchanting stages in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Europe. In their new 2024 tour, "Incredibly Latin," they present a touching tribute to one of Brazil's and the world's greatest composers, Tom Jobim. Classics like "How Insensitive," "Wave," and "CHEGA DE SAUDADEs" come to life in their unique interpretations, with Marcia Bittencourt's clear, powerful, and smooth voice and Dami Andres' rarely seen virtuosity on an eight-string guitar. The stage mastery of these professionals captivates the entire audience, making the night unforgettable.

In addition to the tribute to Tom Jobim, Marcia and Dami present their new album, "Incredibly Latin," a fusion of original songs and classics from Bossa Nova, Samba, Tango, and Jazz. This CD can only be acquired live.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/OttSNB6XhpE?si=pOnvR4864-HwNUxe

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Their first album

Pauline Leblond: trumpet Timothé Le Maire: trombone Antoine Lissoir : sax / clarinet
Benjamin Clement: guitar Andrew Bolton: double bass/ vocal 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: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

A Tribute to Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker

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

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

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

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

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

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Tribute to Betty Carter and Ray Charles

Natasha Van Eerdewegh (vocals), Maxime Van Eerdewegh (piano, vocals),
Arnaud Guichard (tenor saxophone), Jim Monneau (doublebass), Gionata Giardina (drums)

Earthway Quintet was born listening to a masterpiece album from 1961 : « Ray Charles and Betty Carter ». This incredible duo with big band has been a great source of inspiration to sister and brother Nat and Max Van Eerdewegh since they’ve  discovered it last Christmas. Both being pianist and singer, they never had a band together before, but you’ll feel in this deep and energising set the obvious and lifelong complicity that gather them around music. With these outstanding musicians and friends, they’ve created a new quintet and they’ll play famous and rarer songs of that album as well as underground tunes once played by Betty or Ray.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Toine Thys - saxophone
Wajdi Riahi - piano
Diogo Alexandre - drums
Robert Jukič - bass

The slovenian bassist/composer brings together the distinctive forces with Portugal’s MVP Diogo Alexandre, Tunisia's rising star Wajdi Riahi and Belgium’s master of all trades Toine Thys. An evening of collective interpretations and exploration of composer’s new and old works.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

New compositions, new sound Riahrty - Debaisieux - Jenhani    Wajdi Riahi : Piano / Keys  Sylvain Debaisieux : Sax  Skander Jenhani : guitar Pierre Hurty : Drums  Riahrty is a duo formed by the piano player Wajdi Riahi and the Drummer Pierre Hurty. This time the duo Invites Sylvain Debaisieux on saxophone and Skander Jenhani on Guitar To play new compositions and to explore more their sound as a quartet.   TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

A voice to discover

Adinda Hertmans - Voice
Jonas Paenen - Piano
Peter Hertmans - Guitar
Fil Caporali - Double Bass
Daniel Jonkers - Drums

Rising jazz vocal talent Adinda Hertmans presents her favorite songs combining Great American Songbook repertoire with more contemporary jazz compositions. Her band, gathering musicians from different generations, reflects the ability to seamlessly combine both worlds. Adinda is very happy to introduce this extraordinary band including Daniel Jonkers on drums, Fil Caporali on double bass, Jonas Paenen on piano and Peter Hertmans on guitar.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Furmi Gomez (saxophone), Rodolfo Neves (trumpet),
Vincent Bruyninckx (piano), Basile Rahola (bass) and Armando Luongo (drums)

Herbie Hancock, born on April 12, 1940, in Chicago, is a celebrated American jazz pianist and composer. As a child prodigy, he performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 11. In the 1960s, he joined the Miles Davis Quintet, playing a pivotal role in the evolution of jazz's post-bop era. Hancock's illustrious career includes groundbreaking work in jazz-funk fusion, 14 Grammy Awards, and a Kennedy Center Honor in 2013.

VIDEO LINK : https://vimeo.com/520948539

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Blues, swing & roots music band

Ilja De Neve: piano/vocals
Gilles Droixhe: guitar
Micha Teller: bass
Koen Van Peteghem: drums
Peter Verhas (special guest): saxophone

“Scotch No Soda” is a unique Belgian blues, swing & roots music band.

Bandleader Ilja De Neve, aka Ilias Scotch, is a 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 Scotch No Soda invites the great Peter Verhas as special guest on saxophone.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

A New Orleans Band

Trumpet & Scat : Vincent Antoine
Sax & Clarinet : Bertrand Lambrechts
Banjo : Stéphane Jalhay
Sousaphone : Sergio Nardi
Snare : Charles Dosquet

The River's Boat Band is a New Orelans band of professional musicians who are dedicated to share their passion for old-style music by playing classic standards and revisiting popular French songs. Their music is all about Swing, capturing the essence of the genre with their unique style and energy. The RBB’s New Orleans Experience is a true moment of connection with the audience as Vincent Antoine's scat vocals leave no one indifferent. Their performances are a blend of nostalgia, skill, and pure enjoyment, making them a must-see for the Dixie music lovers.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-zrmsF2aFw

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

First Album Bettie’s Brein

BETTIE Brussels sings about her single life in Brussels in her homemade, jazzyfied popsongs. What she thinks, she sings, and why not say it as it is? She has songs in Dutch, one in the juicy Brussels dialect and some in French. Brussels-style quoi! 

Behind Bettie Brussels is Liesbet Meyns from Jette. She lives, writes and brings her own songs. Today, she's presenting her first album 'Bettie's Brein', for which she is surrounding herself  with Tijl Decatte (keyboard), Nele Uyttendaele (electric bass & 2nd voice) and for this occasion also with João Lobo (drums), to create the musical 'body' in which Bettie has woven her lyrics.

This brandnew album 'BETTIE's Brein' is available today, as a CD, which you can buy on the 23th of september @ the Music Village. In the meantime, you can find Bettie on Spotify.

TICKET: 12€ Members – No Members 15€

Simon Groppe (piano), Jim Monneau (double bass)
Pierre-Antoine Savoyat (trumpet), Pierre Floch (drums)

For this concert, Pierre wanted to bring together musicians whom he appreciates as much for their musical skills as for their human ones, and see what would emerge from this alchemy. Each musician's influences being very diverse (free, modern jazz... and more), they will propose an original interpretation of several standards and perhaps a few compositions.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

New compositions, new sound Riahrty - Debaisieux - Jenhani    Wajdi Riahi : Piano / Keys  Sylvain Debaisieux : Sax  Skander Jenhani : guitar Pierre Hurty : Drums  Riahrty is a duo formed by the piano player Wajdi Riahi and the Drummer Pierre Hurty. This time the duo Invites Sylvain Debaisieux on saxophone and Skander Jenhani on Guitar To play new compositions and to explore more their sound as a quartet.   TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Typical Brazilan Atmosphere

Jefferson Gonçalves – Harmonica
Luciano Bittencourt - Hybrid Guitar
Julio Bittencourt - Drums, percussion

Jefferson Gonçalves is one of the main references on the harmonica scene in Brazil and over the world. His work has already been praised by several musicians, magazines and international sites. With its unmistakable and original style, it consolidates its competence and creativity, making authentic mixtures, where different styles unite to create a typical Brazilian atmosphere. His harmonica makes a mix between the North American black music and the regionalism of the brazilian northeastern rhythms like the forró, baião, xaxado and maracatu, among others.

Jefferson has chosen to make his own sound, and he shows it in his albums and tours around Brazil and several countries, promoting fusions, dialogues and intercessions between genres that seemingly are distinct but have similarities inescapable to attentive listeners. With all said, the carioca Jefferson Gonçalves stands out as one of the most versatile names in the harmonica world, playing for several audiences, presenting himself in some of the best Blues houses in the world, such as: Teatro San Martin (Buenos Aires), Blue Note (New York), Deep Ellum Blues (Texas) and Bamboo Room (Florida). His curriculum includes presentations in Spain (Madrid and Toledo), Germany (Frankfurt), Chile (Santiago and Valparaíso) and Africa (Senegal).

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

TICKET:18 Members – No Members 20€

Groove & positive energy

Simon Groppe: piano
Zé Almeida: double bass
Diogo Alexandre: drums
Toine Thys: tenor saxophone, bass clarinet

Brussels-based saxophonist Toine Thys is a central figure on the Belgian jazz scene. His collaborations have taken him all over Europe and the world. This evening at the Music Village is a great opportunity to see him in action in Belgium.

With his companions, they enjoy  playing well-known pieces and groovy compositions. It's all about interaction between the musicians, and the pleasure of playing for, or with, the audience. Groove and positive energy!

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-gbYFXEiNI

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Casimir Liberski - Piano
Janos Bruneel - Upright Bass
Diogo Alexandre - Drums

Join us for a captivating evening at the Music Village on September 28th as the Casimir Liberski ReTRio pays tribute to the legendary pianist/composer Brad Mehldau. This special concert will feature a collection of Mehldau's timeless compositions, each reimagined with Casimir Liberski's unique flair. Having been close friends for over 20 years, Casimir holds cherished memories of receiving plies of Brad's hand-written charts from the master himself via fax since 2001. With a background in performing music from video games, the ReTRio will draw contemporary parallels between these beloved tunes and Mehldau's masterpieces, showcasing how they have influenced and shaped Casimir's own musical journey. Don't miss this extraordinary homage to one of jazz's greats, brought to life through the innovative lens of Casimir Liberski.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald & Nina Simone

Lisett Wever (vocals), Cesc Marco (piano),
Damien Campion (double bass), Daniel Duchateau (drums)

Dutch vocalist Lisett Wever is back at The Music Village with her international quartet. This time they will pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald & Nina Simone.

From Take the A-train to My Baby just cares for me, Singing and Swinging will make sure you will have a wonderful time!

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

Milan Verbist piano
Toon Rumen double bass
Jens Meijer drums

Milan Verbist (°1999) is a young jazz pianist from Antwerp, Belgium. He studied at De! Kunsthumaniora and the Royal Conservatoire, both in Antwerp, where he graduated with greatest distinction in 2022. He took lessons with Ewout Pierreux, Erik Vermeulen, Nicola Andrioli, among others... His playing is enriched by the influences of many musicians he listens to and appreciates, including pianists McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Marcin Wasilewski, Wynton Kelly, Bobo Stenson, Don Pullen... In 2023, Milan was selected to be part of 'De Twintigers 2023', a selection of ten young, promising musicians, made by Radio Klara. Milan played together with prominent musicians such as Jakob Bro (DK), Chris Potter (USA), Lionel Loueke (BJ), John Ruocco (USA), John Bishop (USA), Bert Joris (BE), Kurt Van Herck (BE). Milan surrounds himself with a rhythm section consisting of Toon Rumen (°2001, BE) on double bass and Jens Meijer (°1996, NL) on drums. Their repertoire consists of Milan's own compositions, as well as compositions by musicians who inspire them, and their own arrangements and interpretations of the broader jazz repertoire. The trio's musicians got to know each other during jam sessions and at the Conservatory. At a first concert together, it clicked immediately. Since then, the trio has played concerts and made recordings.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qdshY55z04&t=1s

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory