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Laurent Maur/Dominique Vantomme Quartet

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Jazz Harmonica Gem

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

Jacqui Naylor from USA

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Vocalist & Composer

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

22€ – 25€

Jacqui Naylor from USA

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Vocalist & Composer

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

22€ – 25€

Orson Claeys Quintet

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Mix of Jazz, Middle East and hip-hop melodies

 

 

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

18€ – 20€

Robert Jukic “HOPE” Ft. Muriel Urquidi

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

16€ – 18€

Alexander Baboian Quartet + JAZZ JAM SESSION

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

 

 

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

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

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Free

Carte Blanche Alexandre Tripodi

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Jazz Standards

 

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

MININO GARAY – SPEAKING TANGO

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

 

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

Jazz Connection

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

 

The Nr One Dutch Jumpin Jive Band Jazz Connection

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

20€ – 22€

JAZZTUTTA BRAZ 4

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

 

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

 

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

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

LD & The Soul Counsellors

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

 

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

 

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

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

Phil Nichol – Aren’t We Lucky?

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

 

Aren’t We Lucky?

 

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

 

Comedian/Actor/Writer/Director/Musician

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

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 25€

25€

Thomas Grimmonprez trio « indigo » + JAZZ JAM SESSION

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

 

 

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

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

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

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

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

Particularly attached to sharing emotions with the public,

This new line-up develops a singular sound identity.

 

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

 

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Free

Carte Blanche to Alexandre Tripodi

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Orion 

 

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

 

 

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

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

Sabin Todorov Trio

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Rythm of the Joy

 

 

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

 

 

Explosive mix of personal compositions and jazz standards

played by this trio with 20 years of existence

 

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

 

TICKET:16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

« Step into the Swing »

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

 

 

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

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

 

 

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

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

20€ – 22€

Les Frelons Bruns

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Tribute to Miles Davis

 

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

20€ – 22€

MAJOR TUNE QUARTET

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

Travelers and Special Guests

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

 

Travelers is an experienced acoustic duo revisiting Soul, R'&'B, Bossa Nova and Samba standards.

This project was born of a meeting between two lovers of musical diversity and the desire to share.

And for this special date they will have the pleasure of sharing the stage with 2 wonderful musicians, François Garny and Michel Seba.

 

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/0rCRUGx_agY?si=uL6lQ74bFM0Hkkgj

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

Julien Marga Trio +JAZZ JAM SESSION

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

 

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

 

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

 

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

 

 

Free

Carte Blanche Alexandre Tripodi

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Alexandre Tripodi invites Renaud Dardenne

 

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

Jazz Singers’ Showcase

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

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

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

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

 

Pete Churchill

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

 

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Free

Philippe LeJeune Quartet

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

‘Swing Blues & Boogie Woogie’

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

ROARING CATS

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Swing and hot Jazz

 

 

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

 

 

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

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

Bio:

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

 

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

22€ – 25€

Marco Olita and The Bloosers

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

ROCK BLUES BAND

 

Marco Olita : Guitar and Vocal
Enea Guerra : Drums
Gustavo Lopez : Piano and Keys
Derek Upton : Bass

 

Marco Olita and The Bloosers is a dynamic Contemporary Rock Blues band, drawing inspiration from a rich legacy of legendary artists. Their sound resonates with influences from Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, while also paying homage to icons like Elvis Presley and Elton John. The band seamlessly weaves in the soulful touch of Ray Charles and the modern flair of John Mayer, creating a unique musical experience. With a vibrant mix of Rock 'n' Roll warmth, the sultry essence of blues, and pop sensibilities, their performances are unforgettable. Get ready for a show that promises to be the highlight of the night: The Best Show in Town!

 

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

16€ – 18€

ANNA SETTON

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

BRAZILIAN JAZZ

 

Anna Setton - vocals/ electric guitar
Edu Sangirardi - piano
Rogério Pitomba – drums

 

 

The Brazilian Jazz singer and songwriter is a special figure: she shaped her voice navigating the São Paulo nightlife, travelled the world alongside the great Toquinho, dived into the lakes of jazz, bossa nova and MPB and from there emerged with a fresh, original and vibrant music that she began by presenting, in 2018, on her eponymous debut work.

The pandemic inspired her to pick up the guitar and do weekly live shows where she gave her voice to some of the great musicians of Brazilian popular song. This discipline led her to produce Onde Mora meu Coração, an album of accurate versions which includes collaborations with Omara Portuondo and Sadao Watanabe.

This new work, O Futuro é Mais Bonito, was recorded in Recife. Over a modern and subtle production, Anna sounds playful, charged with brightness, light and transparent, with her voice positioned right in the centre of the song, as it should be. Anna sings words of her own authorship establishing herself more and more as a composer.

She is now touring with a trio and presenting her original songs from her 3 released albums and some inédits themes that will be on her next work.

 

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmfXZ7EalEo

 

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members  18€

16€ – 18€

Gabriel Long quintet + Jazz Jam Session

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Drums : John De Martino
Bass : Yaroslav Tovarianskyi
Piano : Jonas Blume
Trombone : Guillaume Delbarre
Trumpet & compositions : Gabriel Long

 

Influenced by modern jazz and pop, the quintet led by trumpeter Gabriel Long creates intimate, organic and dreamlike music. Between ballads, grooves and improvisations, the musical program is inspired by artists such as Ambrose Akinmusire, Shai Maestro or Roy Hargrove, in search of an open and free sound, with a rhythm that carries and highlights the melody . The members from the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel combine their respective styles creating an eclectic musical discourse.

 

 

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/9HeoCf2WLwA?si=s-_R9Cf3-iye1QLk

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Free

Carte Blanche to Michel Mainil – Gershwin & Cole Porter Memories

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Tribute to great composers of the 20th century

 

 

Michel Mainil (saxes) Jérémy Dumont (piano)
Jean Van Lint (bass,vocals) Bruno Castellucci (drums)

 

 

George Gershwin and Cole Porter: Two giants of American music, they highlighted their era through their timeless compositions.

George Gershwin, with his unique blend of jazz and classical music, revolutionized the musical landscape. Iconic works like "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Porgy and Bess" are a testament to his ability to fuse styles and express deep emotions. His talent for creating unforgettable melodies continues to inspire generations of artists.

Cole Porter, on the other hand, enchanted the world with his witty lyrics and melodies. His songs, such as "Night and Day" and "I Get a Kick Out of You" are perfect examples.

Their geniuses continue to light up stages around the world, reminding each of us of the beauty and magic of music.!

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TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

THE BRUSSELS GROOVE COLLECTIVE

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Groovin’ High in Christmas

 

 

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

 

 

Opening of the 10th season of the “house” jazz choir: the Brussels Groove Collective. In residence at Music Village, it’s starting to become part of the walls! Exceptional concert: 30 artists on the Club's tiny stage, 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 will 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 some special songs for this vocal concert with Christmas flavours. Atmosphere guaranteed !   This is a rarity. It is prudent to book.

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

Bart Defoort Quartet

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Jazz classics from the ‘50s and ‘60s

 

Bart Defoort - sax
Bruno Castellucci- drums
Bart De Nolf - double bass
Vincent Bruyninckx - piano

 

These 4 Top-Belgian Jazz Musicians will play their versions of timeless classics composed by H.Hancock, B.Golson, H.Silver, J.Coltrane, T.Monk, etc. Welcome to an evening full of swing, groove, beautiful melodies and creative interplay !!

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

Francesca Murro – Voices of Jazz

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Francesca Murro - voice
Bruno Castellucci - drums
Bart De Nolf - double bass
Vincent Bruyninckx - piano

 

Francesca Murro is a Jazz Singer from Italy who lives in Belgium. After the great opportunity of a traineeship at the Koninklijk Conservatoire as Assistant Professor of great singer David Linx she stayed in Brussels where she builds her band and tours regularly. She sings Jazz history through its unforgettable Voices: Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone, Betty Carter etc. She teaches Jazz Vocals and studied with many of the greatest like Barry Harris, Roberta Gambarini, Norma Winston and many others.

 

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0lCqb_wHEc

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

Lisett Quintet

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Swing & New Orleans jazz

 

Lisett Wever (vocals), Romain Verwilghen (guitar),
Franck Guetatra (saxophone/clarinet),
Damien Campion (double bass) & Daniel Duchateau (drums)

 

Join the enchanting Dutch vocalist Lisett Wever and her international quintet for an unforgettable evening of soulful jazz. With feel-good songs like “Just a Gigolo” and “How High the Moon”, this intimate concert promises to warm your spirits and ensure a swinging time!

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

18€ – 20€

MAMA SHAKERS

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

OLD HOT JAZZ FROM THE 1920s
 

Trumpet, washboard, lead vocals : Angela Strandberg
Clarinet, vocals : Hugo Proy
Guitar, vocals : Baptiste Hec
Banjo, vocals : William Ohlund
Doublebass, vocals : Gabriel Seyer

 

Hold on tight, here comes Mama Shakers from France, the swinging whirlwind that knocks your socks off! Led by the charismatic Angela Strandberg (vocals, trumpet & washboard), supported by the impetuous Hugo Proy (clarinet) and the wild rhythm section with William Öhlund (banjo), Baptiste Hec (guitar) and Gabriel Seyer (double bass), Mama Shakers makes tribute to the century old hot jazz from the 1920s with a flaming style of their own. With their beautiful work of vocal harmonies, original arrangements and energetic stage presence, Mama Shakers takes the audience along on a youthful time travel that won’t leave anyone indifferent! Since the creation of the band in 2016 in Paris, Mama Shakers have played more than 200 shows at numerous festival and events internationally and released three albums. Their new record “Every Time I Go Back Home” - a cocktail of original compositions stirred with interpretations of their favorite forgotten classics - has been critically acclaimed and earned it’s title “Jazz album of the week” on French national radio in December 2023. To celebrate this success, Mama Shakers is off on an extravagant European tour 2024 and hope that you’ll join them for the party!

 

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS5tdT7WtHE

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

18€ – 20€

Marco Marcelletti Trio + JAZZ JAM SESSION

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Marco Marcelletti - piano
Jonathan Colin-Bouhon - bass
Gabriel Moraes - drums

 

The trio proposes original compositions of high lyrism and intensity, with a clear aesthetic idea based on an attentive research of sound, harmonic fineness and strong melodies. And if the setlist is the main plot, task of the musicians will be to set the ground to surprise themselves in the first place (them being part of the audience too) as well as the audience itself.

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VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nBXI0KEfGk&t=2s

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Free

Carte Blanche to Michel Mainil

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Saudade 4tet – Bossa Nova, Latin jazz and more

 

 

Michel Mainil (saxes) Vincent Romain (guitar)
Nicholas Yates (bass) Jan de Haas (drums)

 

 

Welcome to the world of our bossa nova and latin jazz quartet! With a shared passion for captivating rhythms and smooth melodies, we invite you on a musical journey that celebrates the richness and diversity of Latin American sounds.

Our band fuses the traditional influences of bossa nova with elements of jazz, samba and other Latin styles. On the program, timeless bossa nova classics, such as the works of Antonio Carlos Jobim as well as compositions that pay homage to Latino culture.

We look forward to sharing our passion with you and transporting you to the heart of Latino music where each note resonates with the soul of bossa nova and Latin rhythms!.

 

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

Matteo Schifanoia Christmas songs

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Matteo Schifanoia (vocals)
Mathieu De Wit (piano)
Francesco Marchetti (double bass)
Gionata Giardina (drums)
Duilio Ingrosso (saxophone)

 

A glittering night with the beautiful christmas songs that were sung by the great american crooners as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett. Neverending traditional songs like "Silent night", "jingle bells" but also ballad and swing songs like "white christmas", "let it snow", "silver bells" written by great composers as Irving Berlin, Jule Styne, Jay Livingston. A nice evening to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and wish merry Christmas to everybody!

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

Swing to Bop, the great 30’s swing era

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Lorenzo Cortés guitar
Mathieu Meyer Piano
Thomas Racine Drums
Sylvain Hamel Clarinet
Pauline Leblond Trumpet
Laurent Legal bass

 

Swing to Bop, a hot and rising Parisian sextet that plays music from the late 1930's Swing Era, inspired by the Benny Goodman Sextet and led by Lorenzo Cortés, internationally renowned guitarist and specialist of the style of Charlie Christian.

 

 

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/6-Iz95ez5e8?si=xmFeQ8NvBLY-dLFJ

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

Tribute to Toots Thielemans

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Olivier Vander Bauwede (harmonica)
Piergiorgio Pirro (piano) 
Fil Caporali (double bass) 
Umberto Odone (drums)

 

Four jazz musicians from Brussels pay homage to the grandmaster of the harmonica Toots Thielemans. Led by harmonica player Olivier Vander Bauwede, the quartet brings a fresh and energetic tribute, with a focus on Toots' most remarkable and legendary collaborations.

Olivier has played numerous unique tribute concerts to Toots Thielemans, working with some of his former band members such as Nathalie Loriers and Bruno Castellucci during the 'Toots 100' celebrations in 2022.

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s Whisky o’ clock !

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

SOUL BLUES FRENCH CHANSON

 

Federica Morelli vocals
Paolo Loveri guitar
Eric D'Agostino bass
Lucas Vanderputten drums

 

 

Whisky o'clock was born out of a desire to share in whole sips our love for soul, blues, jazzified whisky and French chanson from behind the barrels. A repertoire that embraces Diana Kroll, Paolo Conte, Gainsbourg, Piaf, Sting as well as original compositions.

 

Songs are distilled and refined with the deep, peaty voice of Federica Morelli, an Italian singer whose “double malt” accent would make any distillery in Scotland or Navarre tremble. On guitar, the all-powerful, exciting, millesimé touch of Paolo Loveri ; on double bass, Éric D'Agostino, musical refiner with the woody tones and barbed presence of a good old Lagavulin. On percussion, the tasty, smoky flights of Lucas Vanderputten.

 

A must for every mouth, for an unforgettable Wisky'O Clock evening.

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

Maxime Moyaerts trio + JAZZ JAM SESSION

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Maxime Moyaerts : piano
Jim Monneau : bass
Umberto Odone : drums

 

Discover a trio of musicians deeply rooted in the Brussels jazz scene, inviting you on a musical journey through the 1960s. With swing as their driving force, this group presents a repertoire infused with hard bop, blues, and gospel, inspired by masters like Oscar Peterson, Cedar Walton, and Duke Pearson, along with a few original compositions.

 

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Free

Carte Blanche to Michel Mainil

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Jazz Goes To Movies 

 

Michel Mainil (saxes) Mathieu Dewit (piano)
Fil Caporali (bass) Bruno Castellucci (drums)

 

Jazz and cinema… A love story spanning over a century! By revisiting famous soundtracks, this quartet combines the richness of film music with the improvisation and energy of jazz. Each instrumentalist offers a new dimension to these well-known melodies.

Emblematic film themes are transformed into standards, gaining in fluidity and expressiveness thanks to the freedoms of jazz. This band creates a sophisticated and nostalgic atmosphere, where each piece recalls images and emotions linked to films, while offering a unique sound experience.

An encounter between two worlds: that of cinema, with its evocative power, and that of jazz, marked by improvisation and the unexpected. The spectators then rediscover this music in a new light, often surprising, but always imbued with great musicality.

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

Albert Vila Organ Trio featuring Jean Paul Stievenart

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Albert Vila- Guitar
Maxime Moyaerts - Organ
Umberto Odone- Batterie
Jean Paul Stievenart- Trumpet

 

Guitarist Albert Vila presents his new organ trio project with Maxime Moyaerts on Hammond and Umberto Odone on drums, with an entirely new repertoire written specifically for this classic formation in jazz history, combining jazz with blues, soul and boogaloo rhythms. For this special occasion, there will be a special guest: the great Jean Paul Estievenart on trumpet, bringing his unique and inimitable sound.

 

ALL ABOUT JAZZ : Albert Vila manages to sculpt musical creations that speak to the senses and soul, and provide a window into his own unique world. Dan Bilawsky

 

JAZZ GUITAR SOCIETY : His record shows that the creativity in the talented human mind can find constant new and beautiful things to do with what is, after all, the same 12 notes we’ve been using for thousands of years. Doug Perkins

 

Prizes : Winner of Dutch Jazz Competition in 2004 -Holland (best composition) /  Winner of  Debajazz Contest (2006)-Spain (best band) / Winner of Jazz Hoileaart  (2012)-Belgium. (best composition)

 

TICKET:16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

Fabrice ALLEMAN « SPIRIT One: Clarity »

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

The world of Chet Baker

 

 

Fabrice Alleman - soprano saxophone, whisteling
Nicola Andrioli - piano
Jean-Louis Rassinfosse - double bass
Mimi Verderame - drums

 

 

"Fabrice Alleman and this song of the soul which touches you right in the heart !

"Clarity" is a project freely inspired by the sound world of Chet Baker, this one having deeply marked our saxophonist.

The result? A series of compositions, terribly melodic written in this spirit.

With Jean-Louis Rassinfosse on double bass, Nicola Andrioli on piano and Mimi Verderma on drums,

Fabrice Alleman takes us into a world of melodies that we feel we have always known, with a simplicity, a sensitivity and a rare depth ».

 

VIDEO LINK : https://urlz.fr/sckj

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

Vanessa Matthys Quartet

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

A tribute to the Belgian-American Songbook

 

 

Vanessa Matthys, vocals
Ivan Paduart, piano
Victor Foulon, double bass
Toon Van Dionant, drums

 

 

Vanessa Matthys dives into the rich Belgian jazz tradition and explores the repertoire of Belgian jazz greats such as B. Joris,  I. Paduart, T. Thielemans, M. Matthys, M. Herr, E. Legnini eo.

Surrounded by Paduart, Foulon 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.

 

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

20€ – 22€

The New Yorkers

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

The great American Songbook

 

 

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. Composers like Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin. Crooners such as Tony Bennett, Johnny Hartman, and Frank Sinatra.

 

What is more, enjoy the merry jazz versions of a few Christmas tunes!

 

Directed by acclaimed pianist Mathieu De Wit, The New Yorkers jazz quartet radiates creative energy and virtuosity. 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.

 

VIDEO LINK: https://tinyurl.com/TheNewYorkersConcert

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

Carte blanche to Michel Mainil

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Christmas Mood – Christmas Eve Party in Broadway !

 

Michel Mainil (saxes) Christian Simillion (vocals)
Jean-Denis Tourneur (guitar) Eric D’Agostino (bass) Patrick Wante (drums)

 

Saxophonist Michel Mainil and singer Christian Simillion, a crooner with the allure of Sinatra, have concocted a repertoire for you that is perfect for the holiday season.

Christmas Mood invites you on a journey to the heart of the Anglo-Saxon tradition, composed of secular songs revisited in a jazzy way.

On Broadway on Christmas Eve, as if you were there! Enjoy!

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

SUPER SWING – Sabine Kühlich

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Sabine Kühlich :vocals
Jasper Soffers : piano
Bart De Nolf : bass
Luc Vanden Bosch: drums

 

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

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

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

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

Sabine Kühlich recorded internationally 12 albums, got international reputation from New York to Amsterdam - Barry Harris  "perfect timing", Patty Austin "exceptional feeling for jazz and scat singing". She composes, loves playing saxophon, toured from Souuth East Asia to Brasil to New York. Enjoy this evening full of Songs quick, slow, bluesy, fast -but all: Super SWING!

 

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

20€ – 22€

Casimir Liberski ReTRio

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Join the Casimir Liberski ReTRio for a night of creative jazz, blending energetic improvisation with a nod to classic video game soundtracks. Led by renowned pianist Casimir Liberski, the trio will celebrate the upcoming release of their new album on the Swiss label WRWTFWW, featuring the highly anticipated Zelda Suites. This performance will showcase not only selections from this project but also fresh originals and pieces inspired by retro gaming soundscapes. Expect a dynamic journey where acoustic jazz meets nostalgia in thrilling, inventive and unexpected ways.

Don't miss this unique night of sonic exploration!

 

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7nxIcGesYw&t=6s

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

18€ – 20€

Stevie’s Experience

The Music Village Rue des Pierres 50 Steenstraat, Brussels, Belgium

Tribute to the 3 Kings, BB King, Freddie King, Albert King

 

Steve and his band take you on a roller coaster ride through the repertoire of these legends.

With his band The Experience,

Hammond: Dominique Vantomme, drums: Tim Deblauwe, bass: Davy Bossuyt

These 4 musicians will give you an exceptional evening.

Not to be missed!

 

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9vY6in1yNs

 

TICKET: 16€ Members – No Members 18€

16€ – 18€

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