Jake Walker plays Horace Silver 

Cedric De Lat - trumpet
Werend Vandenbossche - alto
Warre Van de Putte- tenor
Timothé Le Maire
Wouter Van den Broeck - piano
Simon Raman - drums
Pieter Mortier - bass

Jake Walker is the long-standing swing septet from Ghent that has been setting dance floors ablaze across Belgium and Europe for years. Known for their tight arrangements, infectious energy, and deep connection with the dance community, the band has become a favorite at countless events and festivals.

For this special occasion, they present a concert featuring their own fresh arrangements of music by the irresistibly groovy composer Horace Silver. Get ready for an evening full of driving rhythms, soulful melodies, and hard bop classics reimagined with Jake Walker’s unmistakable flair.

Whether you're a jazz enthusiast or a dancer at heart — this is a night you won’t want to miss!
 

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zw6qxw6gpQ

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Tomas Rivera standars quartet 

Raphaël Aurand : drums
Elly Brouckmans : sax
Jim monneau : double bass
Tomas Rivera : Piano 

New group of the Chilean pianist Tomas Rivera, with an international line up and a répertoire composed of classic standards and tunes of the best composers of this music, contemporary jazz but rooted in tradition.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Simon Janssens Quartet - Pretty little things
+ Jazz Jam Session

Simon Janssens : alto saxophone
Skander Jenhani : guitar
Grigoris Theodoridis : double bass
Anton Visockis : drums

"Far from the epic quests, huge events or philosophical wonderings, Simon Janssens’ music reflects on the small things that give its colours to a banal life. A late-night car ride with friends, a sunny day, a puppy jumping around, … those among the pretty little things Simon’s compositions try to paint."

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

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

KINTETO TAMBORA + GAITEROS DE BXL 

Kinteto Tambora :
Daniel Millan - Drums
Jose Chavez – Double bass
Aurore Lacrosse - Voice
Julian Hennen - Piano
Lucia Pires - Flute

Gaiteros de Bxl :
Diego Neira - Gaita Hembra, voice
Juan Pardo - Alegre, Gaita
Rafael espinel - Llamador, drums
Mane - maracones 

The Kinteto Tambora welcomes the Gaiteros  de Bxl to take us on a unique journey between tradition and jazz, keeping in mind the indigenous sounds from which we learn these songs and thus honor them.

Together they will show us more of Colombian traditions.

Kinteto Tambora was founded in 2024 during the reopening of the legendary Sounds jazz club in Brussels. Composed of musicians with diverse backgrounds, having played in both traditional and jazz ensembles, the group’s mission is to showcase Colombian music by blending it with jazz harmonies and improvisation. Their vision is to create new sounds that honor Colombia’s musical heritage while exploring new horizons.
The group has already made an impact with a live EP from their debut concert, available on social media, and a studio EP currently in production. Kinteto Tambora has also collaborated with artists such as El León Pardo and Zol Álvarez, highlighting the tradition of the Colombian gaita by integrating it into an innovative jazz format. Through their music, they explore both traditional themes and new compositions while inviting key figures from folklore and jazz to collaborate with them. With this unique musical identity, the group is making its mark on the international scene, both in jazz and world music, affirming its ambition to share Colombia’s rich cultural heritage with the world
 

𝙇𝙤𝙨 𝙂𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙨 𝙙𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙨
They pay homage to traditional Afro-Colombian music, a set of drums and gaitas that incorporate the new transverse gaita, a fusion between the transverse flute and the kuissi, also known as the Colombian gaita. The group was born in Brussels to raise its voice during demonstrations against the ban on the culture of health reforms imposed in Belgium in 2020 and continues to defend and transmit the culture of resistance of Afro-Colombian peoples.

They pay homage to traditional Afro-Colombian music, a set of drums and gaitas that incorporate the new transverse gaita, a fusion between the transverse flute and the kuissi, also known as the Colombian gaita. The group was born in Brussels to raise its voice during demonstrations against the ban on the culture of health reforms imposed in Belgium in 2020 and continues to defend and transmit the culture of resistance of Afro-Colombian peoples.

VIDEO LINK :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXIe33VkGVU

VIDEO LINK :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w9_gcVirU4 

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Grovin' High in Christmas, again!

Pete Churchill (piano, vocals and lead) and 30 singers from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, and from the Belgian scene.

Given the success, we're reprogramming the Brussels Groove Collective, in residence at the Music Village. This in-house jazz choir is starting to become part of the walls! The Club's stage is too small for these 30 artists; they'll overflow into the room, and it's going to heat up « in the cottage ».

The BGC is directed by London-based pianist-singer Pete CHURCHILL. A great performer on stage, and a formidable bandmaster.

Among the singers, there are some external reinforcements, some well known on the Belgian jazz scene, and wonderfull young soloists who already make talk about them.

The choir’s repertoire is full of great standards from the worlds of jazz, gospel and groove. Songs by Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Count Basie and Pete Churchill. ...Plus a few Christmas-flavored songs for this vocal concert that promises. Atmosphere guaranteed! This is a rarity. It is prudent to book.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4glsDrH8Dk

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

"The Morning Call Jazz Band"

Andrew Bolton - bass
Guillaume Gillain - guitar
Timothé Lemaire - trombone
Mathieu Najean- Saxophone

From the name of a legendary New Orleans café, "The Morning Call Jazz Band" was born in 2017 in Brussels. These four musicians, passionate about New Orleans jazz, specialized in four-part vocal jazz after a summer tour. Learning the four-part songs of their idols, the Mills Brothers, during long car rides, these four musicians became passionate about the vocal jazz style of the 30s and 40s. They recorded a first album in 2019 in which they performed some famous pieces by the Mills brothers, as well as New Orleans standards. During the covid period, they decided to compose their own pieces in the style of the Mills Brothers. In 2022, they recorded a new album entirely composed of original music. For this concert, they will navigate between great Mills Brothers classics and personal compositions.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXhBsRk-HJU&list=RDUXhBsRk-HJU&start_radio=1&t=1768s

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Andrew Bolton sings Christmas

Andrew Bolton - vocals
Jean Paul Estievenart - trumpet
Mathieu Najean - saxophone
Timothé Lemaire - trombone
Wouter Ven Den Broeck - piano
Victor Foulon - bass
Matthias De Waele – drums

For this special evening, the fantastic crooner Andrew Bolton will perform the most beautiful Christmas songs.

He will be accompanied by a wonderful swing sextet who are used to playing for lindy hop dancers. They performs magnificent pieces by Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, John Kirby, Count Basie, Clark Terry, and Rex Stewart with panache. With passion, they strive to recreate the atmosphere of Kansas City's smoky clubs, the formidable swing, and the luminous language of the great musicians of that era.

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0uuO5Ff4FKM

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members  25€

MAJOR TUNE QUARTET

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

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

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

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Emmanuel Picardi & group Old Love

Emmanuel Picardi Guitar/vocals
Giacomo Aronica Piano
Fabrizio Erba Bass
Domenico Ferlisi Drums
Hervé Letor Saxophone

Eric Clapton is not only the composer-performer of songs that touch the heart and soul (Wonderful Tonight, Old Love, Tears in Heaven, River of Tears, …), but he also and above all embodies the entire history of rock and blues: from his time in the Yardbirds, to his collaborations with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, with Duan Allman in Derek and the Dominos, … which marked the history of Rhythm'n'Blues and Blues-Rock forever, without forgetting the group Cream which single-handedly and in the space of two years paved the way for groups like Led Zeppelin and consequently for the Hard-Rock that followed.

His interpretations of unforgettable covers like I Shot the Sheriff, Cocaine, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, … have (almost) succeeded in making us forget the original songs.

Finally, Eric Clapton is in constant dialogue with the giants of Rhythm'n'Blues: Muddy Waters, BB King, Big Bill Broonzy and especially Robert Johnson. How can we forget his masterful covers of Hoochie Coocchie Man, Sweet Home Chicago, Hey Hey Baby Hey or Goin' Down Slow…

Emmanuel Picardi, accompanied by his group Old Love, pays tribute to this legend of blues and blues-rock by getting as close as possible to his mind, his heart, his soul.
 

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/aMp47BRXXBc

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

“Songs of hope and joy” + Jazz Jam Session

Jean-Paul Estiévenart - trumpet
Wajdi Riahi - piano
Christi Joza Orisha - drums
Robert Jukic - bass

The slovene bassist brings together musicians of many origins from various musical backgrounds for a celebration and creation through music and new encounters. Sounds of light for the darkest days of the year. 

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

JAN WOUTERS, ELAINE MCKEOWN & THE SWINGMASTERS

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: 22€ Members – No Members  25€

The Jacquelines

Iris Berardocco/ Sara Raes/ Eva Tulkens: vocals
Stijn Wauters: piano
Frederik Madou: bass
Nico Manssens : drums

The Jacquelines made a triumphant debut in 2013 with Gee Oh Gee (Sony), which was immediately broadcast on radio stations and climbed the Belgian charts. The singles Hypochondria and Gee Oh Gee, along with their catchy music videos, instantly won over the public.

At the heart of The Jacquelines is Iris Berardocco. The singer of Italian descent showcased her songwriting talent with Gee Oh Gee, delivering a full album that feels straight out of the 1940s. Her fiery temperament helped The Jacquelines stand out from other retro swing trios. She has a gift for crafting original lyrics—sometimes humorous, sometimes socially engaged. For the second album Leaving The Circus in 2018, Berardocco let loose, adding a quirky edge to her songs while broadening her musical range.

The Jacquelines had the privilege of performing live with Adamo, and they created a three-part vocal arrangement of the hit Don’t Cry for Louie at the request of Dani Klein (Vaya Con Dios).

At the same time, they continue to honor their great inspirations, The Andrews Sisters, with songs like Rum & Coca-Cola, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and more.

On stage, Iris is joined by two talented singers, Eva Tulkens and Sara Raes. This charming trio, with perfectly harmonized pure voices, is backed by three outstanding musicians who provide the rhythmic backbone of the group: Stijn Wauters (piano), Frederik Madou (double bass), and Jelle Van Giel (drums).

Those lucky enough to witness the three ladies and their swinging band in action know that their concerts never go unnoticed. It’s no surprise that The Jacquelines quickly earned their place on theatre and festival lineups. On stage, they deliver! They give everything to the music and to their audience!

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members  25€

What a dog!
Jazz 5tet

Laurent Sprimont – Saxophones
Lionel Wittamer – Guitars
Eric d’Agostino – Bass
Sacha Wittamer – Drums
Philippe Staes – Keys & Compositions

Jazz is like a dog ! You get tied to it... “What a dog! Jazz 5tet” brings fresh, original jazz to the stage. From Latin vibes to swing, soulful ballads, and groovy fusion, this 5-piece band delivers two full sets of eclectic, high-energy music. Born from pianist Philippe Staes’ compositions, the project is all about friendship, freedom, and the sheer joy of playing together — and sharing the love of jazz with the audience.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/NyKLi3IGsDc?feature=shared

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

'Saudade e Sol' com Raios

Nicole CANGUEIRO (vocals)
Fred MALEMPRE (percussions)
Benoit MINON (guitar)
Sébastien TAMINIAU (Bass/Mandola).

At the crossroads between traditional and modern music, Raios invites you to discover traditional and contemporary songs from Portugal, Brazil, and Spain, as well as original compositions filled with warmth and light. Raios illuminates, radiates, and bursts forth. An intense and profound yet lively and luminous universe that invites you to let go.

'Menina' is the name of their first album, released in October 2023... A second album is planned for spring 2026.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/Y16kQcHol8Y?si=LPQYkuksYovZx3iz

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Daniele Martini Invites + Jazz Jam Session

Daniele Martini: sax
Simon Groppe: piano
Soet Kempeneer: double bass
Marek Patrman: drums

Born in Italy but based in Brussels for many years, Daniele Martini is a bold and eclectic saxophonist, active across both jazz and experimental circles. For this occasion, he’s joined by some of the most exciting talents on the Belgian scene.

At the piano, the dazzling imagination of rising Frenchman Simon Groppe meets the strength and agility of Flemish bassist Soet Kempeneer, while the drumming mastery of Tchek Marek Patrman drives the ensemble forward. Together with Martini’s spontaneous, in-the-moment improvisations, they create an explosive mix that draws on the tradition of jazz while refusing to be confined by borders.

After their opening set, the evening will continue with a jazz jam session — all musicians are warmly invited to bring their instruments and join in.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/C6pQMxTeSsk?si=pgPJvAFwfPkPUqFr

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Funky Vollegaz
Live and Groove

Christophe Mercier – Guitar, vocals
Eric D’Agostino – Bass, vocals
Margaux Vranken – Piano, vocals
Stéphane Mercier – Saxophone alto
Quinten De Craeker – Trombone
Nico Sanchez – Trumpet
Toine Cnockaert – Drums

This musical project was launched in March 2025 by Christophe Mercier and Eric D'Agostino, longtime partners in crazy, participatory projects.

They offer high-energy groove concerts with wild brass sections. Welcome to the world of Funky Vollegaz!

On the program: Original compositions and revisited funk standards with a special sequence to get the audience dancing with a single instruction: get moving!

Festive, unifying, explosive, and always live, Funky Vollegaz transforms each concert into a moment of sharing and collective energy.

An explosive mix carried by a dream team of top-flight Brussels musicians.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOUDusPGi-sP57-hFyBOg3f3t-AQ7FBVv

TICKET: 23€ Members – No Members 25€

Vincent Thekal Quintet "Tribute to the Jazz Messengers"

Vincent Thekal: sax tenor
Rémy Labbé: trumpet
Casimir Liberski: piano
Sal La Rocca: bass
Armando Luongo: drums

A prolific musician, after two trio albums and a quartet album based on the music of Thelonious Monk, praised by critics and various collaborations, French saxophonist Vincent Thekal offers a return to his first loves with this quintet composed of the finest of the Belgian and European jazz for an evening under the sign of swing around a repertoire tailored for the occasion. A concert not to be missed!

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXzbwhH16Lo

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

The River's Boat 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.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

‘NighFall’ - A tribute to George Benson

Saxophone:Franck Guetatra
Guitar:Michel Granata
Drums:Mario Zola
Piano:Johann Pellizzonne
Bass:Dexter Pallamy

“Nightfall” is a Belgian project that humbly pays tribute, in our own unique style, to the music of the great George Benson. A blend of jazz, soul, and pop, this project brings together admirers of this artist—a project that was very close to our hearts. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer, you'll discover tunes that will bring back fond memories. We look forward to seeing you at our première at the Music Village in Brussels.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIkHO-tYxhQ

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

 Ignite Quintet + Jazz Jam Session FREE CONCERT

Ricardo Rosas, Immanuel Kaljouw, Marco Marcelleti, Lantian Xiao, Gabriel Moraes

Ignite Quintet is formed by young jazz musicians with a heart for energetic swing and the tradition of standards.

They met eachother at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussels and started playing at jams.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

CARTE BLANCHE TO MICHEL MAINIL
Michel Mainil invites Paolo Loveri Trio
A journey to the heart of jazz standards

Michel Mainil (sax)
Paolo Loveri (guitar)
Benoit Vanderstraeten (bass)
Bruno Castellucci (drums)

For his first Carte Blanche at the Music Village, saxophonist Michel Mainil welcomes the Paolo Loveri Trio for an evening filled with swing, camaraderie, and elegance.

These four musicians — united by a deep understanding of the jazz language and a shared passion for improvisation — will revisit with subtlety and freedom some of the great classics of the repertoire, from Cole Porter to Richard Rodgers, and from Miles Davis to Duke Ellington.

A musical encounter between lyricism, interaction, and generosity — where every note becomes a dialogue.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Druss Lecomte Jazz Quartet
Erroll Garner Legacy

Druss Lecomte (piano)
Odimba Ghenda (congas)
Thomas Petit (Drums)
Jo Maartense (Bass) 

Druss discovers the extraordinary Erroll Garner and his incredible playing full of humor in swing or mambo as in ballads... By listening to him, Druss understands and learns the technique of this great self-taught pianist...: a purely rhythmic left hand and a right hand which plays the themes while having fun pretending to drag to better catch up with the melody...
Druss will have the chance to go see him at the "Palais des Beaux-Arts" in Brussels...Druss is 19 years old at that time and dreams of creating a quartet like his Master... In 2010, he created his first trio in homage to Erroll Garner... Finally, for five years, Druss's dream has come true with the "Druss Lecomte Jazz Quartet" thanks to the excellent Thomas Petit on drums, Jo Maartense on double bass and Odimba Ghenda on congas who brings an African color to this quartet. This project, which is the legacy of Erroll Garner, is Druss' most beautiful project…

VIDEO LINK : youtube.com/watch?v=PByx204a6D4&feature=youtu.be

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

An evening at the Cotton Club !

Phil Abraham (trombone)
Stéphane Mercier (alto sax)
Victor Da Costa (guitar)
Nicolas Thys (acoustic bass)
Mimi Verderame (drums)

The Cotton Club was a nightclub in New York City  from 1923 to 1936. Qmong the many seminal figures of jazz and blues who performed at the Cotton Club, bandleader Duke Ellington was perhaps the most closely associated with the venue. His orchestra was hired as the house band in 1927, and it was said that the primitive-style decor of the club inspired the “jungle style” of his bands of the era. “Mood Indigo,” “Black and Tan Fantasy,” “Creole Love Call,” and “Rockin’ in Rhythm” were among the Ellington classics first performed by the band during its Cotton Club years.

An unforgettable " Jungle Feel " live Jazz concert evening featuring the most famous Jazz tunes,  brings you back to the golden age of classy entertainment !

Special guest star Yves Fernandez on trumpet and the "cotton club"- sound of the whole band.. ..A regular guest of the Village, deserving standing ovations. .

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

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Jean Van Lint's tribute to Sinatra

Jean Van Lint (vocals)
Peter Verhas (Sax)
Jasper Soffers (piano
Paul Bourdiaudhy (drums)
Stefan Willems (Bass)

An unforgettable live Jazz concert evening brings you back to the golden age of classy entertainment and will bring you Frank Sinatra's legendary hits with immortale tunes that defined this erea that emerged since Sinatra’s passing in 1998 till today.With respect and a wonderful sense of swing, Jean Van Lint will do justice to Sinatra without falling into the «Sinatra cliché

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

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

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

FREEDOM JAZZ in Gershwin’s World

Vincent Mardens (tenor saxophone)
Sal La Rocca (upright bass)
Jan De Haas (drums)

No guitarist or pianist in sight, just the rawest form of jazz, stripped of any harmonic artifice.

Sal La Rocca and Jan De Haas form the complete rhythm section, providing a magical foundation with a bass line, a pulse, and the energy of a drummer. This allows any horn player to blossom in total freedom.

Our three pals will attempt to bring you a selection of George Gershwin’s music, along with works by other great American composers of the era, in an unusual format that gives the saxophone full space to breathe and converse freely.

Prepare for an evening of contrasting moods and styles, meant to charm lovers of Gershwin and Sonny Rollins (who turns 95 this year). We’ll try to follow their path…

A true challenge, under the shadow of the Saxophone Colossus still echoing in our ears and hearts.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Cyranó Vatel Gypsyjazz 4tet 

Livio Luzzi : violin
Cyranó Vatel: guitar
Sam Op de Beeck: guitar
Antoine Guiot: doublebass 

Cyranó Vatel, born in 1986, is a guitarist who embraces both traditional American jazz and jazz manouche (or Gypsy jazz).

The Gypsy Jazz project focuses on jazz manouche music and the French musette repertoire. The repertoire is based not only on pieces from the American jazz tradition or compositions by maestro Django Reinhardt (creator of the jazz manouche style), but also includes an unreleased repertoire of jazz pieces and musette waltzes composed by Cyranó Vatel himself.

Cyranó boasts important collaborations with musicians of great importance in both traditional jazz and jazz manouche, such as Nico Gori, Daniele Cordisco, Daniele Scannapieco, Jacopo Martini, Alfredo Ferrario, Filippo Dall'Asta, Tolga During, and internationally, such as Dorado Schmitt, Samson Schmitt, Adrien Marco, Dion Berardo, Lollo Meier, Duved Dunayevsky, Dmitry Kuptsov, Adrien Tarraga, Fredi Gebhardt, Mathieu Chatelain, Elias Prinz, Daniel John Martin, Antonio Licusati, Olli Soikkeli, Kourosh Kanani, Hugo Guezbar, and many others.

His first album, "Unsaid Words," was released in December 2021 with his trio, which was also selected for an ambitious European project called "Culture in Culture Europe"

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Leandro Zurzolo Quartet
+ Jazz Jam Session FREE CONCERT

Leandro Zurzolo : drums
Jordi Grognard : tenor sax
Joseph Nowell: piano
Manolo Cabras: doublebass

Italian jazz drummer Leandro Zurzolo presents a quartet playing original compositions,  blending the vibrant energy of hard bop with a personal modern touch.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/LWXBk_5NUtQ?si=0vqxWSWOVr2C05x2

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

CARTE BLANCHE TO MICHEL MAINIL
Michel Mainil / Greg Houben : The Reunion Quintet

Greg Houben (trumpet,vocals)
Michel Mainil (sax)
Jérémy Dumont (piano)
Jean Van Lint (bass,vocalsl)
Jan de Haas (drums)

Two leading figures of Belgian jazz, Michel Mainil and Greg Houben, reunite on the Music Village stage for a moment of pure musical delight. Surrounded by exceptional musicians — Jérémy Dumont on piano, Jean Van Lint on double bass, and Jan de Haas on drums — they form a quintet brimming with energy, chemistry, and joy.

The Reunion 5tet is where melody, swing, and emotion meet — where the warm tone of Greg Houben’s flugelhorn and his elegant voice respond to the expressive phrasing of Michel Mainil’s saxophone. Together, they explore a repertoire blending great jazz standards with a nod to Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, all delivered with their signature humor and sincerity.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Brussels Salsa Project

Pucho Díaz - singer
Danny Millan - drums
Ruben Hernandez - trumpet
Jhonatan Alvarez - bass
Escobar - congas
Pavel Cherniavskyi - piano

Brussels Salsa Project delivers a powerful fusion of Cuban, Puerto Rican and Colombian salsa, enriched with their compelling original compositions. This all-star Latino band, based in Brussels and fronted by the electrifying Pedro Pucho, is dedicated to celebrating human equality, highlighting crucial social issues, and getting everyone to dance all night long!

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhHjUqR7tW4

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

HERITAGE

NELSON GARZON singer & percussion menor
HUMBERTO GONZALEZ singer & bass
RUBEN HERNANDEZ singer & trumpet
NICO SANCHEZ trumpet
DAVID RAMOS piano
LEONID MUNOZ percussion
JUAN CARLOS ROSQUETE saxo - producer

Los Amigos RC have decided not to abandon the repertoire of Rey Cabrera (1943-2024).
This repertoire is unique and represents traditional Cuban music. Nelson Garzon, singer and son-in-law of Rey; Humberto Gonzalez, founder of Rey Cabrera y sus Amigos; Rubén Hernandez; Nico Sanchez; Leonid Muñoz; and David Ramos form the basis of "los Amigos RC."

The highlight of the evening will be the performance of Rey's final song, expertly finished by musician and producer Juan Carlos Rosquete and played by all the musicians. In that song, Rey talks about daily life in his native Santiago de Cuba.

TICKET: 23€ Members – No Members  25€

LOUIS ARMSTRONG CELEBRATION BAND

Lorenzo Cortés guitar
Mathieu Meyer Piano
Thomas Racine Drums
Sylvain Hamel Clarinet
Michel Bonnet Trumpet
Laurent Legal Bass 

Trumpeter & singer Michael Varekamp is ten years old when he finds a record in his father's record cabinet: The Town Hall Concert by Louis Armstrong. He puts it on and is immediately sold. Ten years later he travels the world as a jazz trumpeter and Louis Armstrong connoisseur. “A dazzling lexicon of jazz trumpet playing..........” -The Herald Tribune “An astonishing sound and beautiful phrasing…” -Le Monde “Satchmo’s nieuwe geluid…” –Het Parool “Louis Armstrong herleeft in trompetspel Varekamp…” –NRC Together with pianist Harry Kanters, he decides to form a band that takes a classical approach to the music of Louis: the 'Louis Armstrong Celebration Band'. The band plays in the classic 'All Star' line-up of Louis and focuses on the repertoire that Uncle Satchmo played in the 1940s and 1950s. The audience is taken by this unique 'All Star' company on a journey through time when jazz invariably had a high entertainment value. The music is alive and swinging and makes the character of Louis almost tangible. The humorous presentation and singing make attending a concert a real party!

TICKET: 23€ Members – No Members  25€

Chad McCullough/Bram Weijters Quartet (USA - B)

Chad McCullough (USA), trumpet
Bram Weijters, piano
Piet Verbist, bass
Lionel Beuvens, drums

“Stunning, chilled lyricism and compositional acuity”—that’s how DownBeat Magazine sums up American trumpeter Chad McCullough. This winter he returns to Belgium on tour, flanked by some of the country’s most distinguished musicians. Together with pianist Bram Weijters, Chad has built a transatlantic musical partnership spanning more than ten years, five albums, and countless performances. You’ll even hear Bram on Chad’s latest record, In These Hills, Beyond, tracked as the culmination of Chad’s recent U.S. tour.

“With In These Hills, Beyond I wanted to explore life’s challenges. My grandfather had just passed away, and much of the music was written with him in mind. At the same time, it’s a celebration of long‑standing friendships—it was a dream to bring everyone together and develop this music live,” Chad explains.

Chad McCullough has firmly established himself on the Chicago jazz scene with his poetic trumpet voice and forward‑thinking compositions. In addition to leading projects like The Charm of Impossibilities and the Atlantic Road Quartet, he’s collaborated with a diverse array of jazz and rock artists and graced some of the world’s most prestigious festivals. His albums consistently earn praise from critics and jazz aficionados alike.

Belgian pianist and composer Bram Weijters is celebrated for his stylistic versatility—from straight‑ahead acoustic settings to free improvisation, fusion, and pop/rock. His synergy with Chad is evident in over 200 performances worldwide.

On bass, Piet Verbist anchors the group with his deep groove and chameleon‑like adaptability, drawing on a rich history with both national and international artists and leading ensembles such as Zygomatik and Secret Exit Trio. Drummer Lionel Beuvens rounds out the quartet with his dynamic flair and technical prowess, having released several acclaimed albums under his own name and becoming a go‑to collaborator for rhythmically sophisticated projects.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/6-2n0_jApO0

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

CARTE BLANCHE TO MICHEL MAINIL
Michel Mainil & Angelo Gregorio – Tenors Friendship
Two saxophonists, one shared passion for jazz

Michel Mainil, Angelo Gregorio (saxophones ténor)
Mathieu De Wit (piano)
Fil Caporali (bass)
Bruno Castellucci (drums)

A high-level encounter between two kindred saxophonists: Michel Mainil and Angelo Gregorio. Under the banner of friendship and swing, these two tenor voices engage in a musical dialogue answering, complementing, and uniting in a repertoire of vibrant jazz standards, revisited and arranged with their own unique touch.

Accompanied by a first-rate trio — Mathieu De Wit on piano, Fil Caporali on double bass, and Bruno Castellucci on drums — they promise an evening full of connection, energy, and musical freedom.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Harry Diplock Quartet

Solo Guitar - Harry Diplock
Piano - Milan Verbist
Double Bass - Ben Van Bortel
Rhythm Guitar - Sam Op de Beeck

Gypsy Jazz at its finest. Harry Diplock is a London based guitarist and stands at the forefront of the (Gypsy) Jazz scene in the UK, but not only there. Tonight he will perform with no one less than Milan Verbist on piano. A beautiful encounter of authentic swing with modern jazz.

On the rhythm section you'll find Ben Van Bortel (Double Bass) and Sam Op de Beeck (rhythm guitar). A seasoned duo tha will pull the swing drive through the night.

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiFG50NO5yU

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Bruce Ellison & The Jellodies
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€

ANNE WOLF TRIO INVITES CHRYSTEL WAUTIER
Melodic vocal jazz with exotic flavors

Anne Wolf : piano and compositions
Theo de Jong : acoustic bass guitar
Lionel Beuvens : drums
Chrystel Wautier: vocals

Being a side-woman in many projects, ranging from her start in classical music to contemporary jazz, including Brazilian, African, soul or pop music, Anne Wolf has always managed to preserve her very original personal space by composing and arranging for her musical groups.

For this evening at the Music Village, Chrystel Wautier, one of Belgium's leading jazz vocalists, will be the special guest of the Anne Wolf Trio.

A piano trio with an intense collaboration spanning over 15 years, with the magical rhythm section consisting of Theo de Jong on acoustic bass guitar and Lionel Beuvens on drums.

Anne Wolf Quatuor brings together four musicians with noted careers: present  on more than 200 albums they have played with big names in music scene such as Toots Thielemans, Philip Catherine, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marcia Maria, Vaya Con Dios, Tineke Postma, Maurane, Philippe Lafontaine…

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Frédéric Chaine Quartet
Tribute to Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli

Violin : Frédéric Chaine
Guitar : Rafael Gouirand
Guitar : Frédéric Guédon
Double Bass : Vilmos Csikos

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 "

In addition to his conducting career, Frédéric Chaine is a professional jazz violinist. Since 2019, he has been captivating audiences at The Music Village, a well-known jazz club based in Brussels. In 2021, 2022 and 2025, Frédéric Chaine was invited to perform with his quartet by the Opéra du Grand Avignon. He also took part in the “Citizens’ Garden Concerts” presented by the European Parliament.

Frédéric Chaine has collaborated with jazz artists such as Florin Niculescu, Sébastien Giniaux, Frédéric Borey, Wajdi Riahi, Vilmos Csikos, Daniel Jonkers, Basile Rahola, and Boris Schmidt.

In September 2020, he released his first jazz album, “De Bruxelles à Lausanne, Ballade Improvisée”, featuring international jazz violin star Florin Niculescu.

Influenced by Stéphane Grappelli and Florin Niculescu, Frédéric Chaine masterfully blends his classical background with jazz improvisation.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds2dVXcfOwM

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Pavlo Cherniavskyi trio + Jazz Jam Session FREE CONCERT

Pavlo Cherniavskyi trio is a project which started in 2021 during the last year of pandemic by Ukrainian pianist, self studied in jazz after full classical formation. The war in Ukraine disrupted development of the project till luck and similar esthetic preferences together with experience of studying in Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles brought Pavlo together with Yaroslav Tovaryanskyi, one of the best upright bass players of Ukraine and Louis Kubben, great Belgian jazz drummer. With this collaboration the project got a fresh breath and already made some followers here in Brussels.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

CARTE BLANCHE TO MICHEL MAINIL
The Monk’s Messengers: Michel Mainil 4tet featuring Pierre Vaïana

Pierre Vaïana (soprano saxophone)
Michel Mainil (tenor saxophone)
Paolo Loveri (guitar)
Éric D’Agostino (double bass)
Patrick Wante (drums)

An original and free reinterpretation of Thelonious Monk’s universe

Two kindred horn players, Pierre Vaïana (soprano saxophone) and Michel Mainil (tenor saxophone), join forces to revisit the rich and inventive world of Thelonious Monk… but without a piano!

In this bold and daring project, Paolo Loveri’s subtle guitar takes over the harmonic role, supported by Éric D’Agostino on double bass and Patrick Wante on drums.

This distinctive ensemble offers a fresh take on the bebop master — timeless themes reimagined in a spirit of freedom, swing, and musical fellowship. An inventive evening where Monk’s joyful madness returns — no piano, but plenty of brilliance!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Tribute to Anita O'Day

Natacha Wuyts : Voice
Sabin Todorov : Piano
Victor Foulon : Double bass
Jerome Baudart : Drums

Anita O'Day is probably one of the most atypical singer of her generation.

Characterized by exceptional rythmical patterns and developing a scat that is out of this world,
she has always presented herself as a musician rather than a diva.

Sixty years later, who else than Natacha Wuyts could revisit O'Day's universe?
It is surrounded by a world-class trio that this versatile singer decided to pay tribute to Anita O'Day.
Passionate and always enthusiastic, Natacha sets the stage on fire at each one of her gigs !

Groove, energy and generosity !

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Ivan Paduart invites Vanessa Matthys
A tribute to the Belgian-American Songbook

Vanessa Matthys, vocals
Ivan Paduart, piano
Janos Bruneel, double bass
Toon Van Dionant, drums

Ivan Paduart invites Vanessa Matthys to dive into the rich Belgian jazz tradition and explore the repertoire of Belgian jazz greats such as B. Joris,  I. Paduart, T. Thielemans, E. Legnini eo.

Surrounded by Paduart, Bruneel and Van Dionant Vanessa’s pure and honest storytelling will take you on a trip starting in Belgium and then taking it oversees with some of the (hidden) gems from the Great American Songbook.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo99RgiAJVI

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

PABLO MURGIER PAZDERA TRIO

PABLO MURGIER PAZDERA (Argentina)- piano & composition
ROMAIN LECUYER (France)- double bass
MIGUEL COUTO (Brazil)- drums

Pablo Murgier Quartet, created in 2017 in Buenos Aires as the Pablo Murgier Ensemble and currently based in Paris, is a jazz group that meets contemporary tango. With its repertoire of original compositions, the Quartet 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 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).

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_l0Kg19lJg&list=RD1_l0Kg19lJg&start_radio=1

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€