PROGRAM

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.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

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

Lead Guitar : Renaud Dardenne
Piano : Bram Weijters
Violin : Alexandre Tripodi
Double Bass : Ben Van Bortel
Rhythm Guitar : Sam Op de Beeck

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€

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 Supreme (1965) and others.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

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

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

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

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

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

CARLOS VEITA & BAND

Drums :Matteo De Vito
Congas : Sandy Martin
Bass : Jasen Weaver
Guitar: Skander Jenhani
Piano : David Ramos Torres
Trumpet Sax Carlos Veita

Cuban multi-instrumentists Carlos H Veita plays both sax and trumpet with passion and inspiration.  He puts together a very international band to fire the place with cuban rhythm and lively improvisation.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

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=PL6Ukjz50lM

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

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

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.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

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€

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 Supreme (1965) and others.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

« 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.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

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€