Programme

FREE CONCERT

Guylain Domas (bass), Geoffrey Fiorese (piano), Elly Brouckmans (Saxophone) and Arnaud Cabay (drums)

This Band is giving a tribute to the one and only John Francis Anthony Pastorius the third aka Jaco. During his short life, he redefined the way to play the electric bass. He is one of the greatest and most influential musician of all time. He was influenced by all kind of genres from the jazz roots to funk and orchestral music. This night will be a remembrance to the great compositions of the master, a true legend. The band is composed by Guylain Domas on bass, Geoffrey Fiorese on piano, Elly Brouckmans on saxophone and Arnaud Cabay on drums.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Noah Nzuamo : Voice
Natacha Wuyts : Voice
Martin de Marneffe : Piano
Désiré Somé : Bass
Ben Tequi : Drums

Marvin Gay, the prince of Motown was an American  soul singer, songwriter and producer.
In the 1960s he is often considered one of the greatest singers of all time.
He help to shape the sound of Motown Label.

Noah Nzuamo is a great soul and gospel singer who can interpret and appropriate that kind of voice really well.
And Natacha Wuyts as we know her will bring the nice female voice with full power and full energy.

Martin de Marneffe and Desiré are the rythm sectio, they can stay on the tradition groove and they can go with  the flow but they brings some new harmonys and solos.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Natacha Wuyts: Vocals
Magy Tyson: Backing Vocals
Caroline Gonda : 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: 23€ Members – No Members  25€

Charles Loos : piano
Victor Foulon : double bass
Fabio Zamagni : drums

Charles Loos, a well-known pianist, has always enjoyed playing with musicians from the younger generation.

This is once again the case here, as he is joined by Victor Foulon on double bass and Fabio Zamagni on drums.

Audiences can look forward to an inventive and festive jazz performance, featuring classic jazz standards, Brazilian rhythms, and even a French song or two, revisited especially for the occasion.

When maturity meets the passion of youth!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Mona Mio. - Vocals
Max Rosenberg - Vocals, guitar
Tommaso Zuffa - Vocals, guitar

3 voices join in harmony around some of the Fab Four’s greatest compositions!

Get ready to sing your heart out to legendary choruses, then let yourself be carried away by the sweet choirs and acoustic renditions of your favorite Beatles songs.

A surprising, fun and uplifting set!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Boogie Boy : vocals
Keys : Luca
Guitar : Patrick Deltenre
Bass : Fabrizio Erba
Drums : Toto Poznantek

Music has always been a guiding light in Boogie Boy's life. Every time he performs, Boogie Boy embraces crowds the world over. Whether in front of or in the middle of the audience, he sings with all his body and soul - “Soul” never stops!  Boogie Boy lives music to the full; his passion, joie de vivre and energy promise an unforgettable evening!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

FREE CONCERT

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

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

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

FREE CONCERT

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.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Tribute to the masters of the blues and pop-rock

Hervé Caparros (guitar, vocals), Stéphanie Newport (guitar, vocals), Frédéric Dailly (bass), Pascal Hauben (drums)

Cherry on Pop pays tribute to the masters of the blues, in particular Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Healey and Robert Cray.

Add a dose of pop-rock (Sting, Ben Harper, U2, Stevie Wonder...) and the jazzy influence of the guitar soloist and you've got an explosive mix that will have you singing along and tapping your feet! Tracing its path through four decades, from the 70s to the 2000s, Cherry on Pop offers you an energetic set packed with sensual improvisations and timeless hits.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Waaw2ESceTA

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

René De Smaele (trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals)
Vincent Mardens (tenor sax)
Jan Dehaas (drums)
Vincent Bruyninckx (piano)Jean Van Lint (double bass and vocals)

These musicians of two swing bands, BUSTER AND THE SWING and THE SWING DEALERS, have decided to reunite.

These two bands are among the best Belgian swing combos, having shared their love of swing for over two decades.

They draw their inspiration from the repertoire of jazz history from the 1920s to the present day. A lot of energy, complicity, and improvisation.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

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

TO' MEZCLAO seems like a traditional music quartet, consisting of: double bass, guitar, tres, congas, bongos and voice. Zoe they bring the most famous genres of Cuban music: SON. But also the lesser-known changüí, the nengón, the rumba, the bolero, the guaracha pass by. This group of young people gives the Cuban SON back the freshness and authenticity that made this rhythm the favorite within the wide spectrum of dance rhythms on the island.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPh3xKzMpKt_WIM2IYYGT3A

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Christophe Pons ( Guitar )
François Garny ( Bass )
Miche Seba ( Drums )
Magy Tyson ( Vocal )

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/TgVZvzLXhRI?feature=shared

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Tango Jazz Quartet from Argentina

Ezequiel Vargas, batterie
Martin Rao de Vita, basse
Santiago Villalba, piano
Gustavo Firmenich, Saxophone et clarinette

Tango Jazz Quartet from Argentina (TJQ) is a pioneer in creating a new sound in Tango, taking its melodies and rhythm to unite it with the harmony and improvisation of Jazz. After 3 international tours TJQ has managed to establish itself in the international music scene.
The group has performed in Europe (17 tours); in the United States (3 tours), in China-Hong Kong (1 tour), in Russia-Siberia (1 tour); in Africa (3 tours) and in Brazil (5 tours). With five albums released, TJQ has not only performed in quartet format, but also in concerts with Jazz Big Bands and symphony orchestras.
And it has collaborated with great musicians such as Richard Galliano, Delfeayo Marsalis, Vince Giordano and many more. TJQ stands out for having created a new way of interpreting Argentine Popular Music. And also fortheir constant activity and innovation in their musical proposal. The music of Tango Jazz Quartet ranges from traditional tango to the music of Astor Piazzolla, without abandoning the territory of jazz.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYQJ00WXiTE&list=RDkYQJ00WXiTE&start_radio=1

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Alexandre Hessabi Trio

Alexandre Hessabi, guitar
Jim Monneau, double bass
Raphael Aurand, drums

The trio is one of the strongest form of jazz band.

Shaped like a triangle, each musician is equaly important. Being melodist, rythmician, solist, sideman all at once, looking for the perfect balance. Playing some of their favourite jazz standards and some compositions, the trio will take you through a journey of exploration.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Carte Blanche to Arnaud Cabay
!! Cabay/Riahi/La Rocca !!
« Standards We Like » 

Arnaud Cabay-Drums
Wajdi Riahi-Piano
Sal La Rocca-Double Bass

A TRIO IN CONVERSATION

Brussels drummer Arnaud Cabay teams up with two remarkable musicians: Wajdi Riahi, piano sensation from Tunisia with boundless atristry, and Sal La Rocca, double bass legend whose playing speaks volumes. Together, they’ll explore their favorite tunes from the Great American Songbook, songs that shaped them, moved them, and still inspire them. No frills, just great music shared in the moment.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Songs of hope and joy

Jaka Kopač - alto saxophone
Skander Jenhani - guitar
Wajdi Riahi - piano
Christi Joza Orisha - drums
Robert Jukič - bass

The slovene bassist and composer brings together musicians of many origins from various musical backgrounds for a celebration and creation through music and new encounters.

Jaka Kopač is one of the leading european voices on alto saxophone. He has played with the European Movement Jazz Orcestra, European Jazz Orcestra, New School Jazz Orcestra, Umo Big band, Jonathan Blake, Jimmy Owens, Doug Hammond, Danny Grissett, Vincente Archer, Benito Gonzales, Dusko Goykovic, George Garzone, Orrin Evans, Willi Jones III…

Skander Jenhani is a Tunisian-born, Brussels-based guitarist shaping his place in European Jazz scene. Having collaborated with established artists (Singer Jaouad Alloul, Cameroonian Bassist Brice Ndjana, Cuban saxophonist Carlos Enrique Veitia ..) he continues to refine his voice through collaboration and performance.

Tunisian born, Brussels based pianist Wajdi Riahi is one of the new exciting names within the Belgian jazz scene. Apart from being active as a side man in several projects (such as Stéphane Gallands' Rhythm Hunters, Aleph Quintet, Fabrice Allemand, ...) the prodigious pianist is making great name with his own trio.

Christi Joza Orisha is a true force of nature. An exceptional and very dynamic drummer in his unique world with Afro Jazz colors.

He iscaptivated by the melodies, sounds, rhythms and various styles of world music. Its ease in adapting to the various musical universes comes from the various researches carried out on the foundations of the rhythms of the world and more precisely of the traditional rhythms of Benin.Collaboration on several music projects with musical artists such as Lionel Louèkè, Robert Sadin, Pino Palladino, Angélique Kidjo… an extraordinary musician with an enriching capacity for artistic creativity.

Robert Jukic has been playing, composing, recording, producing and telling stories with music since the mid 90’s, performing with many international artists and ensembles, working also with interdisciplinary artists, theatres and movie directors. There’s over 70 records with him as a sideman or composer/arranger. He also writes music for his projects of which there are 20 records.

Supported by Embassy of Republic of Slovenia in Brussels

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

“ THE MUSIC VILLAGE ALL-STAR BAND “
           (A tribute to Paul Huygens)

Pauline Leblond (trumpet), Phil Abraham (trombone), Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (double bass),
Jan de Haas (drums), Jean-François Foliez (clarinet), Charles Loos (piano)

An evening dedicated to the jazz of the 1920s and 1930s, featuring the most representative pieces from this exuberantly inventive era. Performed by top-level musicians in a specially formed orchestra to celebrate the club’s 25th anniversary, with a unique tribute to its founder, the much-missed Paul Huygens.

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

Elaine McKeown and the Swingmasters

Elaine McKeown, vocals; Peter Verhas (Sax); Stijn Wauters (piano); Paul Bourdiaudhy (drums); Stefan Willems (Bass)

Life and work of of this Lady Singer will be highlighted in a chronological order  trough music and text,

A band dedicated to the everlasting miracle called 'swing' : Swingmasters and Lady singer Elaine Mc Keown propose

the elegance of Elaine'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€

René Calvin celebrates Brasil
Toots Brasil project with exceptional friends

Violin: Roby Lakatos

Guitar: Jean-François Prins

Piano: Todor Stefanov

Bass: René Calvin

Drums: Thierry Gutman

On this Anniversary Day of Brazil's Independence, The Bassist and afro-Brazilian jazz composer will celebrate his country of origin with a project that featured the Belgian jazz legend Toots Thielemans alongside Brazilian jazz legends "The Brazil Project"

What a joy joy to have friends on stage who played and well knew this immense Legend. There will be anecdotes.

An evening with surprises not to be missed

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhw7CQa7yGI6TmfBNBkm5WbAtMb7Zu5_f

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

MEDES opens the jam

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

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...

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Carte Blanche to Arnaud Cabay
An evening in the realm of the almighty jazz composer

Arnaud Cabay-Drums
Sylvain Debaisieux-Sax
Maxime Moyaerts-Piano
Victor Foulon-Double Bass

The Brussel’s based drummer brings together a dreamcast of local jazz voices to celebrate the timeless music of Cedar Walton, pianist, composer, and true poet of modern jazz. Expect deep grooves, lyrical lines, and the joy of sharing treasures of the jazz repertoire. Honest, swinging, and straight from the heart.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Reunion Quartet

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

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

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

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

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

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

JAZZY STRINGS

Alexandre Cavaliere (violin) Renaud Dardenne (solo guitar)
René De Smaele (trumpet, flugelhorn, vocal) Fred Guedon (rythm guitar) Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (double bass)

JAZZY STRINGS was born from a passion for gypsy jazz and the two giants Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grapelli.

This group, founded by Mario Cavaliere, Alexandre's father, has toured Europe's biggest festivals (Juan-Les-Pins, Nice, Marciac, Samois-sur-Seine, and Helsinki) since 1992.

Jazzy Strings has also performed with numerous guests such as Angelo Debarre, Bireli Lagrène, Didier Lockwood, Samson, and Dorado Schmitt.

The new format has added Jean Louis Rassinfosse and René de Smaele.

The group's repertoire ranges from the compositions of Django Reinhardt to those of modern gypsy musicians.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Fabrice ALLEMAN « Coltrane ballads and around"

Fabrice Alleman - saxophones
Pascal Moha - piano
Reggie Washington - bass
Matthias De Waele - drums

1962, a key date in John Coltrane's career: Recordings with Duke Ellington, with his famous quartet (Elvin, McCoy, and Jimmy) and... the legendary album "Ballads."

Fabrice Alleman, with fantastic Belgian pianist Pascal Moha, the iconic American bassist Reggie Washington and young belgian drummer cat Matthias De Waele, will pay tribute to this timeless artist!

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members  25€

The Jazz Sailor

Angelo Gregorio (saxophones, composition), Julien Gillain (piano),
Paolo Loveri (guitar), Francesco Marchetti (doublebass), Lucas Vanderputten (drums)

The Jazz Sailor is a musical project born from the intersection of jazz, sailing, and social research. The result of a year-long journey through interviews, sailing experiences, and shared moments of listening, The Jazz Sailor stems from a creative process that involved over three hundred participants, including sailors, musicians, and enthusiasts. Their testimonies inspired the original compositions featured in the concert repertoire, creating a musical narrative that blends the depth of jazz improvisation with the freedom and instinct of sailing. The Jazz Sailor is also an editorial and audiovisual project, already presented in institutional contexts in Belgium and Italy, with the aim of promoting music as a vehicle for environmental awareness and human connection.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/NkbVAuK8zZs?si=AAD1WniQXImP0JH7

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Caspar Klos Quintet 

Adriana Calvo - alto saxophone 
Elly Brouckmans - alto saxophone 
Mathieu Calzan - piano 
Raphaël Aurand - drums 
Caspar Klos - double bass 

Art Blakey said it best: ‘Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life’. Come tap your feet and wash off your accumulated dust to the happy rhythms and melodies of some hardbop classics. Bassist Caspar Klos invites some of Brussels’ finest young jazzpeople to bring you this festive music in the classic quintet formation.

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

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Carte Blanche to Arnaud Cabay
Cabay/Jeunieaux/La Rocca
« Standards We Like bis » 

Arnaud Cabay-Drums
Bastien Jeunieaux-Guitar
Victor Foulon-Double Bass

ANOTHER TRIO IN CONVERSATION

For this third edition, Arnaud.Cabay invites long-time friend and guitarist Bastien Jeunieaux, whose warm tone and deep swing speak for themselves. Joining them is Belgian top notch bass player Victor Foulon, completing a trio built on trust, groove, and shared history. Together, they revisit the standards they love — simple, timeless, and always alive.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

LORENZO DI MAIO QUARTET

Lorenzo Di Maio : guitar
Wajdi Riahi: piano
Basile Rahola: double bass
Pierre Hurty: drums

Rooted in original compositions, this quartet places melody at the very heart of its identity. The music flows between simplicity and sophistication, weaving a narrative that is both accessible and refined.

This subtle balance creates a unique soundscape where emotion meets structure — inviting the listener into a world where every note matters.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Steps Tribe
A Tribute to Steps Ahead

JAN DE HAAS - VIBRAPHONE
FABRICE ALLEMAN - SAX
IVAN PADUART - PIANO
THEO DE JONG - BASS
BRUNO CASTELLUCCI - DRUMS

45 years ago, Mike Mainieri, Michael Brecker, Don Grolnick, Eddie Gomez and Peter Erskine embarked on an anthological adventure whose discography shook the history of jazz-fusion: Steps Ahead.

Today, five Belgian jazzmen of international reputation pay tribute to them.

All in love with the mythical quintet, they revisit it with an intact freshness!

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Swing Dealers
25 years célébration!

Vincent Mardens : saxophone
Jean Van Lint : bass and vocals
Dirk van der Linden : piano
Jan de Haas : drums

For this special concert, we take on the thrilling challenge of exploring the timeless works of George Gershwin as well as a few other gems by Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, and their golden-age companions.

Sometimes faithful to jazz tradition,sometimes venturing off the beaten path,but always driven by the same infectious joy: to ignite the stage and share our passion with the audience.

Happy music for happy people!

Powerful swing, beyond the limits…

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Fabrizio Graceffa Band
plays The Music of Pat Metheny

Fabrizio Graceffa Guitar
Jean Paul Estiévenart Trumpet
Nicola Andrioli Piano
Fede Pecoraro Bass
Antoine Pierre Drums

Fabrizio Graceffa Band plays the music of Pat Metheny

Guitarist Fabrizio Graceffa pays tribute to the legendary Pat Metheny with a passionate and personal interpretation of his music. Surrounded by a stellar lineup — Jean-Paul Estiévenart (trumpet), Nicola Andrioli (piano), Fede Pecoraro (bass), and Antoine Pierre (drums) — the band brings Metheny’s iconic soundscapes to life with emotion, nuance, and creative interplay. A unique journey into the heart of modern jazz.

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

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Three women

Marylène Corro: Voice, percussions
Tamara Mozes: Voice, Piano
Marie-Sophie Talbot: Voice, Piano, percussion

Three women, three characters, three musical worlds. They invite us on a unique musical journey, blending the elements that inspire and move them, guiding us with their voices through joy, love, doubts, challenges, and life itself… Let’s join them for this extraordinary encounter!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Olivier Vander Bauwede Quartet

Olivier Vander Bauwede (harmonica)
Wajdi Riahi (piano)
Emanuel Van Mieghem (double bass)
Rob Swennen (drums)

Led by harmonica player Olivier Vander Bauwede, the quartet presents diverse compositions infused with borderless rhythms. Olivier has notably performed at the Music Village in tribute to the legendary Toots Thielemans.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Carte Blanche to Arnaud Cabay
T.S.Monk, no instructions

Arnaud Cabay-Drums
Simon Groppe-Piano
Nicolas Puma-Drums

For his last appearance at the MV of the month, Arnaud brings back the trio that closed his master’s studies journey in 2018 — a band born from instinct, trust, and love for the unexpected. With the free-spirited Simon Groppe on piano and tgroove king Nicolas Puma on bass, they dive headfirst into the music of Thelonious Monk. No safety net, just the joy of risk, listening, and playful irreverence.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

The world of Django Reinhardt

Renaud Dardenne — guitar
Bram Weijters — piano
Sam Op De Beeck — rhythm guitar
Ben Van Bortel — double bass

A fresh take on gypsy swing where guitar and piano meet.

A musical journey blending tradition and freedom. Don’t miss it!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Judy Niemack & Jeanfrançois Prins
Trio “Autumn in Blue”

Judy Niemack  vocals
Jeanfrançois Prins  guitar
Bart De Nolf  bass
Bruno Castellucci  drums

Jazz vocalist extraordinaire Judy Niemack, just back from New York City, will celebrate the moods of Autumn with classic jazz with a blue hue.

Niemack has become a world reference both as a leading vocalist and lyricist, and as an educator, having so far released 16 albums as a leader, and 4 singing instruction books. She has worked with the Who’s Who of jazz, including Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Gary Bartz, James Moody, Toots Thielemans, Clark Terry, George Benson, Peter Bernstein, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, Cedar Walton, Kenny Barron, Kirk Lightsey, Ray Drummond, Eddie Gomez, Billy Higgins, Joey Baron, Billy Hart, the New York Voices, Danish Radio and WDR Big Bands, …

Titles like "Autumn in New York", “Moanin'", “September in the Rain", and "Lullaby of the Leaves", re-invented with new jazz grooves, will put you in the mood for the crisp air of autumn nights.

Judy will be accompanied by a Belgian All-stars trio with whom she has been performing since the early 90s.

Book early…

"You sing like an angel, or at least like an angel who’s heard Basie and Miles" Jazz Times

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members  25€

Judy Niemack & Jeanfrançois Prins
Trio “Autumn in Blue”

Judy Niemack  vocals
Jeanfrançois Prins  guitar
Bart De Nolf  bass
Bruno Castellucci  drums

Jazz vocalist extraordinaire Judy Niemack, just back from New York City, will celebrate the moods of Autumn with classic jazz with a blue hue.

Niemack has become a world reference both as a leading vocalist and lyricist, and as an educator, having so far released 16 albums as a leader, and 4 singing instruction books. She has worked with the Who’s Who of jazz, including Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Gary Bartz, James Moody, Toots Thielemans, Clark Terry, George Benson, Peter Bernstein, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, Cedar Walton, Kenny Barron, Kirk Lightsey, Ray Drummond, Eddie Gomez, Billy Higgins, Joey Baron, Billy Hart, the New York Voices, Danish Radio and WDR Big Bands, …

Titles like "Autumn in New York", “Moanin'", “September in the Rain", and "Lullaby of the Leaves", re-invented with new jazz grooves, will put you in the mood for the crisp air of autumn nights.

Judy will be accompanied by a Belgian All-stars trio with whom she has been performing since the early 90s.

Book early…

"You sing like an angel, or at least like an angel who’s heard Basie and Miles" Jazz Times

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members  25€

Allerìa !
Pino Daniele Progett’ 5et

Federica Morelli  (vocals), François Nys (guitar and arrangements),
Eric D’Agostino (bass), Stephan Pougin (percussions),  Paolo Loveri (guitar)

Hey guaglioni ! Allería ! Progett’ returns to the club to celebrate Pino Daniele music in an acoustic arrangement, with guitar virtuoso Paolo Loveri now a full-time member of the band. Each note takes us back to Naples… Allería ! Progett’ drifts us directly into the atmosphere of Posillipo, on the steep slopes of the omnipresent Vesuvius and straight to Mergellina beach ! Combining blues, jazz, and Latin sounds – the musical forms that strongly influenced amazing guitarist and singer Pino Daniele, who played with the greatest including Eric Clapton, Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, John Mclaughlin, Chick Corea …

Pino, who considered himself a musician first, was a true poet. His lyrics, endowed with a strong evocative power, express the thirst for life and love so dear to the peoples of the South. Allería ! Progett’ performs an onstage reinterpretation and translation of his work in order to make his legacy more accessible to the French- and English-speaking public. Come sing together in napoletano !

VIDEO LINK : https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Iv-i2yf88/

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Milan Verbist Trio
album release concert “Time Change”

Milan Verbist - piano
Toon Rumen - double bass
Jens Meijer - drums

Jazz pianist Milan Verbist will present his debut album at The Music Village on Sept. 29, 2025, with his trio consisting of Toon Rumen on double bass and Jens Meijer (NL) on drums.

This trio played an extensive series of concerts and from there, the idea of recording an album emerged. The recordings took place in March 2025, and on Sept. 19 the album will be released on the American jazzlabel Origin Records. The repertoire ranges from Milan's own atmospheric, but also swinging compositions, to arrangements on works by Gary Peacock, J.S. Bach and Ornette Coleman.

Milan Verbist (b. 1999) is a young jazz pianist from Antwerp, Belgium. He studied at the Royal Conservatory in Antwerp, where he graduated with greatest distinction in 2022. His playing is enriched by the influences of many musicians whom he listens to and appreciates, including pianists McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Bobo Stenson, Don Pullen, Marcin Wasilewski, Wynton Kelly... In 2023, Milan was selected to be part of “De Twintigers,” a selection of ten young, promising musicians created by Radio Klara. Milan played together with prominent musicians such as Jakob Bro (DK), Chris Potter (USA), Lionel Loueke (BJ), John Ruocco (USA), John Bishop (USA), Bert Joris (BE), Kurt Van Herck (BE).

Milan surrounds himself with a rhythm section consisting of Toon Rumen (°2001) on double bass and Jens Meijer (°1996) on drums. The musicians of the trio got to know each other during jam sessions and at the Conservatory. Since then the trio has played some 30 concerts in Belgium and made recordings.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsrK_cpJ19E

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Marcello Conti trio

Marcello Conti (piano), Umberto Odone (drums), Grigoris Theodoridis (double bass)

Marcello Conti Trio is a dynamic jazz ensemble led by pianist and composer Marcello Conti, featuring Umberto Odone on drums and Grigoris Theodoridis on double bass. Blending modern jazz influences with lyrical improvisation and rich harmonic textures, the trio explores both original compositions and fresh interpretations of jazz standards. Their interplay is marked by sensitivity, rhythmic nuance, and a deep musical connection, offering a vibrant and engaging listening experience.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIr863fsLuY

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

TOINE THYS’ CARTE BLANCHE

Toine Thys (B): saxophones
Nicola Andrioli (IT): piano
Doug Weiss (USA): double bass
Joost van Schaaik (NL): drums

Jazz saxophonist Toine Thys opens a serie of 5 concerts at the Music Village with a unique quartet made of amazing musicians from Europe and America. On the menu: jazz standards, well-chosen covers and positive vibe.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

ROUND TRIP ARGENTINA & TUNISIE 

MININO GARAY percussions, vocals
WAJDI RIAHI piano.vocals
BASILE RAHOLA bass

This meeting between 3 artists who have something in common is the heartbeat rhythm, their beats have the same tempo, jazz standards and original themes reinterpreted in an original and unique way, a magical concert in Brussels.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

JACQUI NAYLOR

Jacqui Naylor vocals, Art Khu piano, Jasen Weaver bass, James Williams drums

Jacqui Naylor is an internationally acclaimed American jazz vocalist and composer on tour with her 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.  Her concerts include music from her recent album and requested favorites from throughout her illustrious career. 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.  The artist 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!

“Naylor remains one of the most superbly arresting vocalists around.” JazzTimes
“She excels as a sensitive song interpreter with unerring intonation.” Downbeat

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/C7kp7U49QHk

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

JACQUI NAYLOR

Jacqui Naylor vocals, Art Khu piano, Jasen Weaver bass, James Williams drums

Jacqui Naylor is an internationally acclaimed American jazz vocalist and composer on tour with her 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.  Her concerts include music from her recent album and requested favorites from throughout her illustrious career. 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.  The artist 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!

“Naylor remains one of the most superbly arresting vocalists around.” JazzTimes
“She excels as a sensitive song interpreter with unerring intonation.” Downbeat

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/C7kp7U49QHk

TICKET: 22€ Members – No Members 25€

KINTETO TAMBORA 

Julian Hennen-Piano/ Aurora Lacrosse-Voz/ José Chavez-bass/Luis M Aguilar-Clarinet / Danny Millan -drums / Juan Pardo- Alegre

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.

THE GROUP SEEKS TO SHOW AND TEACH THE RICHNESS OF COLOMBIAN CULTURE, AS WELL AS THE WHOLE SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXT; to support equality and fight against everything that dehumanises and harms us as a society and as individuals. (Colombian, Latin Jazz)

Kinteto tambora is a group that integrates the sounds, harmonies, forms of jazz and Afro-Latin American music. They take the stage with the aim of sharing traditional Colombian music.

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TRIBUTE TO CANNONBALL ADDERLEY

Yo Hes - sax alto
Levi Harvey - piano
Gabriel Sauzay - bass 
Armando Luongo - drums

Cannonball was a big push in the history of saxophone in the USA. His appearance was like a firework in the music scene, and the way he played always brought power, subtlety and joy to the band.

We want to pay tribute to the beautiful humain being he was, always bright, funny and truly faithful to himself and his band, as well as the music he created, recreated and transformed, marrying the blues with a big B to some heavy swing grooves as well as European classical tricks....

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GEOFFREY FIORESE TRIO opens the jam

Geoffrey Fiorese : piano
Cyrille Obermüller : bass
Umberto Odone : drums

Geoffrey Fiorese presents a mix of original compositions and jazz standards with his new trio. His music features a modern sound, tinged with elements of free jazz and transcendental improvisations, all grounded in a deeply melodic approach.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/EqcvDQjeY-U

Free entrance 1 drink mandatory

THE JAZZ CONNECTION

Elise Vassallucci – Vocal
Federico Rubin – Piano
Gaëtan Casteels – Double bass
Oscar Georges – Drums

FIRST SET:

Original songs, composed and arranged by the guest musicians.

SECOND SET:

The quartet plays standards.

THE JAM SESSION

Turn a jam session into a musical conference.

Any musician can have access to the stage and exchange views on the five standards chosen by the guest quartet.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

BROADWAY, HARD BOP & BEYOND

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

This special evening bridges two worlds—the timeless melodies of Broadway and the explosive energy of hard bop. Experience reimagined classics as this stellar quintet transforms showtunes into hard-swinging jazz, blending the sophistication of the Great White Way with the raw intensity of Blue Note’s golden era.

From Gershwin’s romanticism to Blakey’s fiery grooves, "Broadway, Hard Bop & Beyond" promises a journey through jazz history—elegant, unpredictable, and deeply soulful.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

THE SWINGMASTERS – Jazz à la Carte

 Yves Feranndez, trumpet/flugelhorn   Peter Verhas (sax, clarinet)   Stijn Wauters, piano
Paul Bourdhiaudhy, drums  , Stefan Willems , bass.

Jazz à la Carte!   It is you, dear audience, that chooses what we will play !  A list of about 50 songs will be on every table, and our ladies come by every set to gather your selection.  The warm "cotton club" sound of Swingmasters will assure you a pleasant evening with your favorite songs  reflecting that "end of the year" feeling !

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COME TOGETHER !

Hervé Caparros (guitar), Michel Mainil (sax), Sal La Rocca (double bass), Bruno Castellucci (drums)

While the Beatles and jazz might seem worlds apart — British pop from the ’60s on one side, an American tradition rooted in improvisation on the other — the connections between these two musical universes run deeper than they appear.

From their earliest days, the Beatles displayed a remarkable musical openness, drawing inspiration from rhythm and blues, rock’n’roll, classical music… and, more subtly, from jazz.

Through the harmonic richness of certain compositions (Michelle, Yesterday, Blackbird…) and their strong melodic sense, the Beatles have inspired many jazz musicians. For them, this repertoire became fertile ground for reinterpretation, arrangement, and improvisation.

Jazz doesn’t approach the Beatles as a static tribute, but rather as a living body of work — something to transform, explore, and carry forward.

Here is that repertoire, revisited in an instrumental format, with a few songs sung as well.

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IGOR GEHENOT TRIO

Igor gehenot - piano
Sal La Rocca - bass
Umberto Odone - drums

The project was launched in 2022 by a close-knit trio: pianist Igor Gehenot, double bassist Sal La Rocca, and drummer Umberto Odone. Their original intention was simple: to play comforting jazz standards in a spirit of returning to their roots after the upheavals of the health crisis. Together, they revisit the great names of post-bop, from Freddie Hubbard to Lee Morgan, Mulgrew Miller, and Nicholas Payton, with freshness and vitality.

It is from this initial impulse that Shining Face, the pianist's new album, emerges. Dedicated to his son, this new opus is distinguished by a clear common thread: a taste for swing and melody. In keeping with his previous albums, Igor Gehenot affirms his musical signature more than ever: finely crafted writing, harmonic sensitivity, and profound artistic coherence.

Driven by an obvious chemistry between the three musicians already united in the Sal La Rocca Quintet. Between original compositions and inspired reinterpretations of standards, pianist Igor Gehenot's new group explores a vibrant post-bop repertoire that is both demanding and accessible.

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MARCO MARCELLETTI Trio opens the jam

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

Marco Marcelletti is a young Italian pianist, established in Brussels since many years. His music is characterized by strong melodies and harmonic sophistication, with a taste of italian lyricism but always looking up to the  american tradition and contemporaneity.

His trio built up in the city of Brussels in September 2024 and it is completed by the belgian bassist Jonathan Collin-Bouhon (21) and the brazilian drummer Gabriel Moraes (25). This multiculturality translates in a pluri-directional band, where each element enriches the music with their roots and influences and where their friendship creates a strong bond between them. The trio proposes original compositions of high lyricism and intensity, with a clear aesthetic idea based on an attentive research of sound, harmonic fineness and strong melodies, as well as jazz standards.

In the last year they played in various venues such as “Brussels Jazz Weekend”, the “European Parliament Series”, the MiM Concert Series and they plan to record an album soon.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/7f19yLbOJkI

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

TOINE THYS’ CARTE BLANCHE

Toine Thys: saxophones
Percussions: TBA
Percussions: TBA
Acoustic Guitar: TBA

Jazz saxophonist Toine Thys brings gathers a bunch of musicians from different horizons for a night of surprises. Music, friendship, travel are the keywords.

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THE JAZZ SINGERS OF TOMORROW

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

JOHN SNAUWAERT QUARTET FEAT NILSON MATTA

Nilson Matta( bass), John Snauwaert ( sax),Chris Joris ( perc),
Emilie Mover ( singer),Bas Bulteel ( piano)

In his Brazilian Voyage project, Nilson Matta starts from the Brazilian roots music and rhythms from this rich culture. But also in Brazil musicians are always looking for new influences in their music and therefore this music is constantly changing and developing.

With saxophonist John Snauwaert, Nilson has brought along his Belgian blood brother. John has already visited the land of samba several times and has been working for six years on various projects together with bass player Nilson Matta, from whom he got to know Brazilian music from closer.

He has been asked by the organization Samba Meets Jazz, from New York, to teach in New York and Rio De Janeiro for an international Samba Meets Jazz stage in the coming years.

Those who prefer it a little "warmer" should not miss this passage from Nilson Matta's Brazilian Voyager.

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THE GREAT 30's SWING ERA  6TET

Lorenzo Cortés guitar
Mathieu Meyer Piano
Thomas Racine Drums
Sylvain Hamel Clarinet
Michel Bonnet 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: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

"We will meet again ... "

Gaëtan Casteels (boule bass), Mathieu Dewit (piano) & Didier Van Uytvanck  (drums) met years ago at the conservatory. Tonight, they meet again for a tribute to one of the most celebrated piano trio of the jazz history : the Bill Evans trio.

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PIERRE MARTIN feat Dorado - Clerc – Boye

Pierre Martin - Drums
Lucas Dorado - Vibraphone
Noé Clerc – Accordion
Latyr Boye - Bass

The Drummer and Actor Pierre Martin invites three parisian musicians he recently met, bringing a brand new band on stage.

This encounter between these musicians will seek for a large sound, bringing lots of contrasts in which modern jazz and pop will meet.
Influenced by great bands such as Kneebody, Tigran Hamasyan and Radiohead, the show promises a colorful moment.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q1pKi1XyiY&list=RD2q1pKi1XyiY&start_radio=1

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RICARDO ROSAS INVITES opens the jam

Ricardo Rosas – saxophone ténor
Marco Marcelletti – piano
Zé Almeida – bass
Gabriel Moraes – drums

Portuguese tenor saxophonist Ricardo Rosas presents a quartet playing a selection of jazz standards to open the jam session. Straight-ahead, no gimmicks – just solid tunes and interplay.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

TOINE THYS’ CARTE BLANCHE

 

Toine Thys: saxophones
Hugo Logo: piano
Gregoris Theodoridis: double bass
Gabriel Moraes: drums

 

For the 4th concert of his Carte Blanche at the Music Village, Toine Thys brings some of the finest European jazz players for a night a true swing. Watch out: Youngblood and shooting stars from Portugal and Greece.

 

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€