Programme

FREE CONCERT

Yo Hes - Sax & composition
Simon Groppe - Piano
Toon Rumen - Double bass
Emilian Ducret - Drums

“700” is a cycle of compositions written by young Franco-American saxophonist Yo Hes during his travels across Europe: from city to city, from club to club, over the course of seasons and encounters...

A travel diary, which comes to life within this international quartet, full of ardor and amplitude; re-imagining the aura of Coltrane, the poetry of Mark Turner and the freshness of Immanuel Wilkins.

In the summer of 2024, this Franco-Belgian quartet won the Dinant Jazz Festival in Belgium, and performed on the stages of Brussels (l'Archiduc, le Sounds) and Paris (Sunset/Sunside, 38Riv, les Bascules).

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn6KCl1SA3g

FREE ENTRANCE  1 DRINK MANDATORY

FREE CONCERT

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

Best of The 70s & 80s

Vocals Natacha Wuyts
Guitar : Patrick Deltenre
Bass : Fabrizio Erba
Keys & Guitar : Luca
Drums : Toto Poznantek 

70s: Explosion of rock, disco, funk and progressive music. Bands such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, ABBA, Bee Gees and Donna Summer made their mark.

80s: The massive arrival of synthesizers and video clips (with MTV in 1981). Pop explodes with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Duran Duran,etc……

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

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

The original titles of Sarah Letor crossed the airwaves of Belgian radio.

Not only does her talent as a singer and her grain of voice challenge, but above all the sharing and passion for soul/pop blues
that she transmits to her audience.

Sarah Letor’s universe has a freshness and energy that shine like sun through her music... Better for us to agree with her!!!

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Old StyleNew Orleans is Alive

Jan “Magic”  Coppieters (Clarinet)
Papa” Paul Callebaut (leader, vocals en trombon)
Michel Simons (trumpet)
Wim “Dix” Decommer (piano)
Paul “Speedy” De Bock (bass)
Mattias “Fidgety” Hallin (banjo)
Marnix "Premier" De Boom (drums)

The Mardi Gras Jazzband is since 1983 an established name in jazzclubs and festivals in Belgium and perhaps even more in the Netherlands.
"Old Style" has been the motto all the time, in which long forgotten songs and surprising themes prevail.
This shows that "New Orleans jazz" is so much more than the playing style of black musicians who visited our regions in the sixties and seventies.
Their favourite repertoire dates from the "Roaring Twenties".
The Mardi Gras Jazzband has been around for over 40 years and was a regular guest at The Music Village.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Musical encounter between emerging European jazz musicians

Canio Coscia – Tenor sax
Zeno De Marco – Piano
Stefano Zambon – Double bass
Mathieu Clement – 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

Rock Blues Band

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

Join us for a truly unforgettable musical experience! 🎶 A Contemporary Rock Blues band inspired by legends like Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Elvis Presley, and Elton John, while adding the soulful vibe of Ray Charles and the modern touch of John Mayer.

With an irresistible blend of Rock 'n' Roll, sultry blues, and pop sensibilities, every performance is pure magic. Don’t miss the best show in town: energy, passion, and timeless music await!

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

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Leonard Steigerwald :piano
Jim Monneau :Double Bass
Thomas grimmonprez drums

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

This new trio was founded during the confinement around three strong personalities who develop a singular sound identity.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIvNF7tfmYc

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Alejandra Borzyk - saxophone tenor
Mateusz Malcharek - Doublebass
Oscar Georges - Drums
Pierre Baclet - piano and voice

Linked by a strong and long friendship, the band is gonna provide a great range of energies and emotions from original composed tunes to standard of jazz and pop.

The various backgrounds of the musicians is gonna create a new and fresh visions on tunes that we all love.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/FawDLlUx83A?si=X-pqhdbGGecUSBrf

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Dynamic and Powerfull

Special Guest Hervé Letor /Tenor Sax and Alexandre Cavalière /Violin
Sal La Rocca  : bass
Martin de Marneffe : Piano
Ben Tequi  : Drums

The quartet is dynamic and powerfull.

Their creativity and influence are really open,they can play a lot of Jazz standards and they will play some new compositions from the new album ' Time is Running' and new composition from the new project ' Martin in NY '.

The complexity from the tenor sax and the piano are really interesting and the melody lines sounds beautifull together.

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

Asresult of his formal training,musical intuition and creativity, he is at home in any style of music from Jazz to Latin to Hip Hop and bossa-nova.

There gone give you some great time.

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

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Antoine Lissoir: Alto Sax/Clarinet
Anton Kerkhof: Clarinet/Sopran Sax
Timothé le Maire: Trombone
Jérémie Fabre: Tenor Banjo
Félix Heymans: Double Bass/ Vocals
Guillaume Gillain: Guitar/ Vocals

In February 2019, six young musicians from Brussels are flying to New Orleans.

Fascinated by the jazz of the ‘20s, they found themselves sharing the streets and the stage with local musicians, the Blue Mockingbirds were born.
The Blue Mockingbirds take their name from America's jazziest bird, a bird with the ability to imitate other birdsong. But the group doesn't limit itself to simple covers of songs from the ‘20s. They compose and rearrange century-old gems with taste and in the New Orleans style they love so much.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5UEukIvkgY

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Barber Shop Style (Mills Brothers)

Tom Callens : saxophones
Timothé le Maire : trombone
Andrew Bolton : bass
Guillaume Gillain : guitar

They are fantastic! They are four young musicians with overflowing energy who willingly share their passion for swing inspired by composers and musicians such as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Sidney Bechet, Count Basie ...

Talented instrumentalists, they also feast their voices when they sing - in chorus or solos - in the style of Barber Shop (Mills Brothers).

Fully charged with an explosive and accurate sense of rhythm and melodies, they will enchant you with their music!

VIDEO LINK : https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/0qPK9EGAb1MnkT4s7LXFND?si=QM7Jh4emT4ObnGH48Dsq5Q.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

Big Party……Let’s Rock & Soul Music

Guitar : Fabian Munda
Bass : Fabrizio Erba
Keys : Luca
Drums : Toto Poznantek
Virginie Delbrassinne, passionate singer.

Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.

While I mainly sing pop and rock, my influences are quite eclectic. I’ve trained with several vocal coaches ans also studied jazz at the Jazz Studio which really broadened my musical horizon.

For nearly 20 years, I taught singing at Rock’s Cool in Namur and Tamines.

But what I love most is performing live. Throughout the years and until now, I’ve been singing with various cover bands. One thing’s fot sur : the stage is where I feel truly alive : sharing energy with audience, living the moment.

Today, I keep exploring, singing, and connecting through music… always guided by passion.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/SaQ38S_TCog?si=3NRD6sFo0BinxG5C

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

AFRO JAZZ FUSION

BASS & VOICE: Brice NDJANA
DRUMS: Gedeon MOKO
GUITAR: SKANDER

Brice NDJANA. is a Cameroonian bassplayer, living in Belgium. Influenced by the different projects in which he participated around the world, he created a musical identity through which he expresses himself; a mix between rhythms, colors and African sounds, from Cameroon and those of the rest of the world..: AFRO JAZZ FUSION.
As a singer-songwriter, arranger and producer, he has 4 singles on the record market as a prelude to his future album whose title is "I FOUND MYSELF".

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/ZHcjOU6sNN4?si=AJhdXPJkNEwhWxEW

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Casimir Ostyn (guitar & compositions)
Dieter Vaganée (saxophone)
Tim Eysackers (piano)
Sophian Bourire (double bass)
Olivier Wéry (drums)

Vagos Kwintet is guitarist and composer Casimir Ostyn’s new international jazz group. Formed in autumn 2023, the group stems from previous collaborations with saxophonist Dieter Vaganée. The original repertoire includes a harmonious blend of atmospheric songs as well as more energetic and adventurous pieces.

VIDEO LINK : https://soundcloud.com/casimir-ostyn/sets/vagos-kwintet-demo

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Ray Hijink, Piano
Micky Laheij, Drums
Grigoris Theodoridis, Double Bass

Slapdash is an innovative jazz piano trio led by pianist and composer Ray Hijink, celebrated for their unique fusion of jazz and classical music. Consisting of drummer Micky Laheij and double bassist Grigoris Theodoridis, the trio captivates audiences with performances rich in playful improvisations and emotive compositions, showcasing their distinct textures and intriguing rhythms. Slapdash has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned artists such as John Beasley, Bill Laurence, Vadim Neselovskyi, Billy Test, which has significantly enhanced their sound, blending traditional elements with contemporary avant-garde influences. Their repertoire features a mix of original compositions and works by other musicians, inviting listeners on a musical journey that emphasizes storytelling and interaction. The music created by Slapdash can be best described as rhythmical, playful, thoughtful, yet daring, allowing for a diverse and immersive listening experience.

VIDEO LINK : https://we.tl/t-JC6g5jq0Tp

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Vocals: Loumèn
Piano/Keys: Todor Stefanov
Drums : Lieven Venken
Bass : Calvin Moneze

After a 5 year hiatus, Loumèn will hit the stage of the Music Village and take you on a journey with some of the greatest divas of American music.

A musical journey spanning over 80 years of groove, beginning with a tribute to the ladies of jazz like Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Julie London and Nina Simone. The second stop will be with the R&B, funk, soul divas such as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Marlena Shaw. Loumèn will punctuate this vocal epic with the queens of new soul, performing songs by Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and Amy Winhouse, the only exception to this made-in-the-USA repertoire.

Enjoy your journey with Loumèn and these great ladies!

VIDEO LINK : https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz1d5tbtRjI/?igsh=bmtzYnp5NXN2eGQx

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

NELSON GARZÓN DELIS ( CUBA ) Lead zang- maracas/ guiro
DAVID RAMOS (COLOMBIA) Piano-zang
LEONID MUNOZ HERNANDE(CUBA ) Bongo-campana-zang
PETER DE WANNEMAEKER (B ) congas-zang
ADELBERTO DOMINGUEZ(CUBA) bas-zang
CARLOS ENRIQUE VEITIA (CUBA  ) Trompet-zang
LAZARO LORENZO  (CUBA  ) Trompet-zang
HUMBERTO GONZALES MATAMORES  (CUBA) tres-zang

A sparkling musical company with roots in Santiago de Cuba, “la cuna del Son Cubano”tribute to Cuban grandmaster Rey Cabrera  (1943-2024)

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/ziUHUIU3S60

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Natacha Wuyts (vocals), Mathieu De Wit (piano),

Sal la Rocca  (bass) & Sebastien Peeters (drums)        

Nina Simone said:
'Jazz is not just music, it's a way of living, a way of being, of thinking'.
Prodigious, incomparable, irresistible: when it comes to Nina Simone, superlatives rain like drizzle on the Baltimore night.
Natacha Wuyts will pay tribute to the immense African-American singer, pianist and activist.
She will be surrounded by high-level musicians.
Goosebumps guaranteed.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2M60bHfppI

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Aneta Nayan - voice, compositions & lyrics
Margaux Vranken - piano
Gabriele di Franco - electric guitar
Otto Kint - double bass
Pierre Hurty - drums

Aneta takes the listener on a journey through different musical styles, aptly describing the meanders of life, emotions and everything that seems invisible to eyes. Accompanied by musicians who, over the years, have become friends, she preserves the intimate nature of her stories.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

The Best Voices of Soul & Rock Music

Guitar : Laurent Stelleman
Bass : Ignace Rizzuto
Keys : Luca
Drums : Toto Poznantek

Famous Female Singers of the 1960s : The 1960s was a decade of change and revolution in various aspects of society, including music. This era witnessed the rise of many talented female singers who made significant contributions to the music industry and helped shape the sound of the decade. From the soulful melodies of Aretha Franklin to the pop hits of Dusty Springfield and the powerful vocals of Janis Joplin, these women captivated audiences with their unique voices and styles.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

+ Jazz Jam Session FREE CONCERT

Arnaud Guichard (Tenor & Soprano Sax) - Jerry Kuan (Keyboards and Piano)
Federico Pecoraro (electric bass) - Matteo De Vito (Drums)

The trio is formed by three long lasting friends as well as Brussels based musicians who share the same influences and musicianship. On this night, they decided to pay homage to one of the best bands who ever did it who shaped their playing.

For this special occasion, The 3rio decided to ask Arnaud to join them to celebrate the music of Weather Report going through some of their evergreen classics, reimagined within a modern and groovy vibe.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW6DC1r1j6c

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Júlia Simkovits (vocals, compositions), Julian McLachlan (piano),
Ramon Van Merkenstein (double bass), John De Martino (drums)

JUPE is an international band from Brussels with a touch of jazz, world music and art pop. The compositions of Júlia Simkovits (lead singer, composer), accompanied by Julian McLachlan (piano), Ramon Van Merkenstein (double bass) and John De Martino (drums) take us to a special world where melodies rooted in Hungarian folk music and the lightness of pop music meet in the language of jazz. Improvisations and symbolic texts. A musical moment of purity and finesse.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDYsAhZh2Y0

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Alain Dhamen  Bass
Diego Delporte Saxophone
David Demuynck Drums
Maxime Van Eerdewegh Piano

The repertoire is made up of jazz standards beginning with the letter A,the letter B or the letter C rarely or very rarely played with personal arrangements.A new repertoire is in the process of being put together, with standards beginning with the letter C, and following the same principle.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/LRzlG17LcEg?si=ByTtMV_lIL58SAn0

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Vocals: Gala James
Piano: Barto Di Pasquale
Bass: Fabrizio Erba
Drums: Laurent Mercier
Sax: Jean-Pierre Mouton

Gala James is one of the most talented singers of Gospel music in Belgium. Her voice and fantastic
band fit perfectly with the repertoire of the acclaimed diva; featuring Aretha’s first recordings as a jazz
singer, her greatest hits like “Respect, Think…” and highlighting the ‘gospel side of the queen of soul’
with great energy and emotion.

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz4OAi9Xu1E

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Martijn Schok (NL), piano.
Greta Holtrop (NL), vocals.
Tristan Patigny (B), drums.

Martijn Schok (NL), piano.

The name Martijn Schok is synonymous with boogie woogie and piano blues. Martijn has played many European jazz and blues festivals and can be seen regularly at festivals in the USA. Martijn performs solo, as well as with his swinging band, and has up till now released sixteen successful boogie woogie CDs. Also, Martijn can be heard on many CDs as a guest boogie woogie or blues piano player. October 19th 2013, Martijn received the German Pinetop Boogie Woogie Award "Pianist Of The Year 2013/2014". This award is the most important music award for Boogie Woogie in Germany and was awarded for the third time. Martijn's piano style is characterized by a large dose of swing, a steady groove and a high degree of virtuosity. It is clear he has a great deal of admiration for the music of the early American boogie woogie originators. Martijn is a respected interpreter of the boogie woogie style and appears at famous international festivals, such as the festival in New Orleans (Louisiana, USA), the Queen City Blues Festival in Cincinnati (Ohio, USA), the Motor City Boogie & Blues Festival in Detroit (Michigan, USA), Blues Passions in France, and the international boogie woogie festivals in Switzerland, Belgium, France, Italy, England, Spain and the USA. Besides his performing qualities, Martijn is the Artistic Director and founder of the Heineken International Boogie & Blues Festival Holland.

Greta Holtrop (NL), vocals.

With her versatile vocal talent and charismatic stage presence, singer Greta Holtrop forms the perfect partner for Martijn’s swinging piano style. Her expressive voice, full of sincerity and emotion, seduces the ear with sultry interpretations of sensitive blues songs, turning just as easily to lively, swinging boogies. Boogie woogie great, Big Joe Duskin, has described her vocal tone as somewhere between Billie Holiday and Dina Washington. Together with Martijn, Greta performed during Boogie Woogie and Blues Festival in the USA, Switzerland, France, Belgium and England. Greta also sang with other top boogie woogie players such as Bob Seeley (USA), Charlie Booty (USA), Jean-Paul Amouroux (F), Axel Zwingenberger (D), Ricky Nye (USA), Little Willie Littlefield (USA), Silvan Zingg (CH), Stefano Franco (It) and Mark Braun (USA). Greta was the vocalist and presenter of the successful theatre show, The Grand Piano Boogie Train with pianists Martijn Schok, Jaap Dekker and Jeroen Sweers. Greta performed many times for national television in Holland as well as regional TV stations in the USA.

Tristan Patigny (B), drums)

Tristan Patigny was born in 1964 in Brussels into a family of professional musicians. His father was a violinist with the National Orchestra and then a violist with the RTBF Symphony Orchestra. He was also a bow maker for some of the greatest violin virtuosos. His mother, organist at St. Gudule Cathedral, became a presenter on RTBF's Radio Classique. Tristan Patigny began his percussion studies with Calyer Duncan and attended the Boisfort Academy with André Van Belle, then the Royal Conservatory of Music with George Octors Jr. After graduating from the conservatory, he joined the RTBF Symphony Orchestra for two years. Fascinated by jazz, he embraced swing and taught himself. At home, records of Grand Jazz were constantly playing, and his parents, brothers, and sister would jam with friends. Tristan Patigny has become one of Belgium's most prominent drummers, playing a variety of styles on numerous stages in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland with the Guy Raiff Trio, the Eddy Defacq Quartet, and Squeeze Me Jazz Band, with whom he has recorded. He also plays in small groups with Phil Abraham, Paul Dubois, Roger Vanhaverbeke, Alexandre Furnelle, Jean Van Lint, Jean-Pierre Mouton, Marc Hérouet, Yves Gourmeur, and Jules Van Dijk. Internationally, he is the festival accompanist for his brother, Renaud Patigny, with whom he continues to collaborate live and in the studio. He also plays for Fabrice Eulry, Pascal Michaux, Philippe Lejeune, Jean-Paul Amouroux, Stéphanie Trick, Chris Conz, Christophe Steinbach, Gene Taylor, and Sharrie Williams. Tristan Patigny plays and records with the Floreffe Jazz Orchestra Big Band, for which he is the

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY7T8z0KZr4

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

The Band  ‘’Lost Icons’’ Bringing the Legends

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

"Lost Icons" is a band known for their tribute to deceased iconic artists. With a repertoire that consists of the greatest hits of legendary artists, they bring the music of these icons back to life on stage.

The band members of "Lost Icons" are passionate musicians who interpret each song with dedication and respect for the original. From the soulful sounds of Aretha Franklin to the electrifying rock of Janis Joplin, "Lost Icons" captivate the audience with their performances of timeless classics.

Pop/rock vocalist PATSY BLACKSTONE was fascinated by rhythm and music in general at a very young age. During her studies at college in Leuven-Belgium, she began performing live with her first band Couleur Exquise. Later on she joins the cover band Fake, from then on she performs regularly in Belgium, turning out to be an exciting stage personality.

But Patsy is not content only interpreting the songs of others and she dreams of forming her own band and performing her own songs. During demo sessions with producer Evert Verhees in the summer of 2000 she finds her own musical way of combining rock and pop.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Vocal: Julie Dexter
Piano: Todoir Stefanov
Bass: René Calvin
Drums: Lieven Venken

Julie Dexter is world renowned, award winning, British jazz singer, sondwriter and producer considered to be one of tye most influential female jazz vocalists of our generation. She is one of an elite few whose talent can trancend genres. Julie take Classic soul to the the heart of Artistry. In the words of her smatch single "Kecth A vibe", "Don't le it pass you by"...... Not to be missed!

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzQBv4DEPaI

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Lior Tzemach - Guitar
Federico Milone - Sax
Sal La Rocca - Bass
Noam Israeli - Drums

Guitarist Lior Tzemach performs with his jazz quartet, blending improvisation and groove. Drawing influences from Middle Eastern rhythms, bebop, modern jazz, and rock, the group creates a rich, diverse sound. They move seamlessly between familiar standards and original compositions, with a focus on spontaneous interaction and personal expression, balancing tradition with fresh, contemporary energy.

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

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Double bass = Nanou van de Sande
Guitar = Isha Kempeneers
Drums = Vic Loos
Piano = Flor Wellens

A group invited by Nanou van de Sande, a young jazz bassist from Antwerp. She opens the evening with a fresh take on jazz standards and her own original work. Joined by a group of talented and expressive musicians, she showcases a unique musical connection and a promising presence in the new generation of jazz.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Tribute to Blue Note Record Era 

René De Smaele (Trumpet and Bugle)
 Alain Cupper (Baritone Saxophone)
Vincent Bruyninckx (Piano)
Sal La Rocca (Double Bass)
Jan De Haas (Drums)

Blue Note Records is the most legendary, important and influential label in the history of modern jazz, with recordings that helped develop the Hard Bop style and profoundly shaped the jazz aesthetic of the 1950s and 1960s.

Trumpeter René De Smaele and baritone saxophonist Alain Cupper pay tribute to the golden age of the Blue Note label with iconic compositions by L.Morgan, J.Coltrane, H.Mobley, H.Hancock and H.Silver, among others. The first-rate quintet is completed by Vincent Bruyninckx on piano, Sal La Rocca on double bass and Jan De Haas on drums.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIFsOC4me5Y

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

From Ray Charles to Walt Disney

Tim Voutas (keys)
Anthony Dodos (Trombone)
Bronton Ainsworth (Drums)
Sam Markham (Double Bass)
Louis Rebeiro (guitar and sax)

"Adam Hall and his exuberant band of brilliant musicians deliver an exhilarating evening of floor filling, joint jumping,  jazz-tastic crowd pleasers ranging from Ray Charles to Walt Disney. Consummate musicians, great entertainers, fab night out!" - Ben Elton (Blackadder, We Will Rock You)
Adam Hall is an accomplished Trumpeter, Vocalist and Composer based in Perth, Australia. He studied the craft at Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA.
In his early career Adam played at the Sydney Olympics and was Artist in Residence at Southbridge Jazz Club, Singapore. He has worked with numerous talents such as: James Morrison, Don Burrows, former leader of the Count Basie Orchestra Frank Foster, Shirley Horn's band, Vanessa Amorosi and Grace Knight, to name just a few. He has performed and recorded with New Orleans Lumineries Jason Marsalis, Maurice 'Mobetta' Brown, Wendell Brunious, Ashlin Parker through the Trumpet Mafia association - leading the Australian version of the Trumpet Mafia.
After a journey to Cuba, Adam connected to the remaining members of the Buena Vista Social Club including Barbarito Torres, Mirabal, Rolando Luna, Hugo Garzon (original singer of Chan Chan), Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez and Julito Padron. The Cuban Young Guns project that formed from this association has made numerous tours through Australia.
Adam has made tours all over the world with Highlights being the New Orleans Jazz Festival, Ghentse Feesten (Belgium), Rockin Race Jamboree (with Big Jay McNeely - Spain), Jeremy Monteiros Merry Bebop - A Jazzy Christmas (Singapore), Berne Jazz & Blues Sessions in Switzerland in 2014 with Lillian Boutte and members of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, 2015 opened for UB40 and Nile Rodgers, Hong Kong Concert Hall and the Singapore Jazz Festival (Singjazz - opening for David Foster)
Adam Hall features on Bluesin’ The Groove’s 2013 album ‘Mess Around’, which won Blues Album of the Year in Germany and ranked number 5 in the international list.
In 2005 he formed a classic Rhythm & Blues band, ‘Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys’. The band is an institution of the Australian vintage music scene and renowned for its captivating live performances, marked by slick presentation and raw energy.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/zc9B7519dGY

TICKET: 23€ Members – No Members  25€

From Ray Charles to Walt Disney

Tim Voutas (keys)
Anthony Dodos (Trombone)
Bronton Ainsworth (Drums)
Sam Markham (Double Bass)
Louis Rebeiro (guitar and sax)

"Adam Hall and his exuberant band of brilliant musicians deliver an exhilarating evening of floor filling, joint jumping,  jazz-tastic crowd pleasers ranging from Ray Charles to Walt Disney. Consummate musicians, great entertainers, fab night out!" - Ben Elton (Blackadder, We Will Rock You)
Adam Hall is an accomplished Trumpeter, Vocalist and Composer based in Perth, Australia. He studied the craft at Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA.
In his early career Adam played at the Sydney Olympics and was Artist in Residence at Southbridge Jazz Club, Singapore. He has worked with numerous talents such as: James Morrison, Don Burrows, former leader of the Count Basie Orchestra Frank Foster, Shirley Horn's band, Vanessa Amorosi and Grace Knight, to name just a few. He has performed and recorded with New Orleans Lumineries Jason Marsalis, Maurice 'Mobetta' Brown, Wendell Brunious, Ashlin Parker through the Trumpet Mafia association - leading the Australian version of the Trumpet Mafia.
After a journey to Cuba, Adam connected to the remaining members of the Buena Vista Social Club including Barbarito Torres, Mirabal, Rolando Luna, Hugo Garzon (original singer of Chan Chan), Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez and Julito Padron. The Cuban Young Guns project that formed from this association has made numerous tours through Australia.
Adam has made tours all over the world with Highlights being the New Orleans Jazz Festival, Ghentse Feesten (Belgium), Rockin Race Jamboree (with Big Jay McNeely - Spain), Jeremy Monteiros Merry Bebop - A Jazzy Christmas (Singapore), Berne Jazz & Blues Sessions in Switzerland in 2014 with Lillian Boutte and members of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, 2015 opened for UB40 and Nile Rodgers, Hong Kong Concert Hall and the Singapore Jazz Festival (Singjazz - opening for David Foster)
Adam Hall features on Bluesin’ The Groove’s 2013 album ‘Mess Around’, which won Blues Album of the Year in Germany and ranked number 5 in the international list.
In 2005 he formed a classic Rhythm & Blues band, ‘Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys’. The band is an institution of the Australian vintage music scene and renowned for its captivating live performances, marked by slick presentation and raw energy.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/zc9B7519dGY

TICKET: 23€ Members – No Members  25€

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

The well-known acoustic Beatles tribute band «  Microwave Beatles » becomes electric. Jacob, Maxime,Thomas and Chris play many of the liverpudlian legends' hits, as well as some lesser known tracks. Come on down to enjoy a selection of songs that will provide something for everyone!

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

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Arthur Possing trio & Vincent Mardens

Vincent Mardens - sax
Arthur Possing - piano
Gaëtan Casteels - Bass
Matthias De Waele- Drums

It's time to revisit some great classics from the american songbook with the Arthur Possing trio. They invite the great saxophone player Vincent Mardens to revisit their favorite standards. Do not miss it !

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Free concert

Kuan Yu - Piano, Composition
Emanuel Van Mieghem - Double Bass
Marius Loer - Drums

Kuan Yu Trio is a jazz-inspired piano trio that mixes modern jazz with groovy rhythms, odd meters, and storytelling melodies. Their music blends acoustic and electronic sounds, creating a unique and fresh sound.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Free concert

Lorenzo Di Maio (guitar) Basile Rahola (double bass) and Umberto Odone (drums)

Lorenzo Di Maio presents a classic bass-drums-guitar trio formula.
For this new journey, he decides to rely on the groove and creativity of drummer Umberto Odone and the deep, sensitive playing of double bassist Basile Rahola.
Musicians with whom he shares a common vision of music that is both lyrical and energetic.
Enhanced by the poetry of its performers, the trio will present a repertoire drawn from the great American songbook.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Luca & Friends

Lead & Keys & Guitar : Luca
Guitar : Patrick Deltenre
Bass :,Fabrizio Erba
Drums : Toto Poznantek

Greatest Hits...... At the request of the Music Village audience
You'll receive a list of hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s
It's up to you to choose what you'd most like to hear
All these hits will be beautifully interpreted  by the Groovy Band and Luca
Atmosphere guaranteed!!!

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Tribute to Charles Mingus

Laurence Cousseau (flûte)
Antonin Busson (trumpet)
Lucy Tasker (clarinet)
Johannes Eimermacher (sax alto)
Frans Van Isacker (clarinet)
Hanne de Backer (sax baryton)
Benjamin Sauzereau (drums)
Sophian Bourire (bass)
Clément Cerovecki (piano)

Mingus Minga Mingum is a Brussels-based collective of jazz musicians coordinated by Clément Cerovecki, and fully dedicated to the music of composer and double bassist Charles Mingus. The aim is to keep this amazing repertoire alive (that shifts between swing, bebop, blues, gospel, free jazz, and classical influences) while adding a personal touch. In the vein of Duke Ellington’s big band, but with more fury and chaos this music, still too rarely performed, is an endless source of inspiration and fun for us.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members 22€

They will Jive You Crazy !

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

“They are unbelievable… They are insane… and they are absolutely amazing live on stage. With their zootsuits, 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 34 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: 23€ Members – No Members 25€

Alain Delbrassine: alto sax
Fred Williaume: tenor sax
Jean Borlée: double bass
Bastien Dupont: drums

With drummer Bastien Dupont leading this quartet from Liège, Forin’One will play a mix of tunes from New-York and American contemporary jazz composers (Andrew Gould, John Scofield,…) and original compositions by members of the band. Although the quartet line-up (2 saxes but no piano/gtr) may seem rather unusual, it is precisely what makes this quartet sound so unique.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FKot6yZnM/

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Kreshen (vocals), Patrick Deltenre (guitar),
Fabrizio Erba (bass), Toto Poznantek (drums)

With her warm voice, Kreshen will pay tribute to some of the greatest singers and bands of the 70s and 80s, like Bill Withers, The Whispers, Sister Sledge, and Chic.
Kreshen will be surrounded by a crew of high-level musicians who will interpret with heart and art this fantastic repertoire of songs that made the bridge between soul and funk…

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0hqmEhPTZE&list=PLEhEHOg7QpzNOFPvjCkM4KRTM8zHrBo7q&index=6

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

FREE CONCERT

Léo Chupin - bass
Diego Paciotto - Piano
Achille Gabry - Drums
Sawa Murofushi - Vocals

Born into a musical family, she began classical training from an early age and studied Italian opera with William Matteuzzi and Renato Palumbo. After living in the USA, Europe, and Japan, she is now based in Brussels, studying jazz voice at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Drawing from her international background, she brings a unique color to every standard. This marks her debut performance at Music Village.

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

FREE CONCERT

Guylain Domas (bass), Bastien Jeunieaux (guitar), Arnaud Cabay (drums)

The new Guylain Domas standards band is a jazz trio who want to explore jazz standards in a original way. Influenced by players like Kurt Rosenwinkel or Mike Moreno, they want to express their feelings with interactions and simplicity. After a lot of gigs together, Guylain Domas (bass) is very honored to play with Bastien Jeunieaux on guitar and Arnaud Cabay on drums. Let’s jam together afterwards !

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

Tribute to Soul, Funk & Blues

Steve Maas : Vocal/Guitar
Tim Deblauwe : Drums
Eric Vandekerckhove : Bass
Jonas Maas : Guitar

Anyone who follows the Belgian music scene has certainly seen the name Steve Maas pass by, Steve is no longer unknown in the profession. As a guitarist singer he travels around Belgium and the surrounding area to share his passion with us,

Acoustic, solo, duo, full band……. genres such as Southern blues, folk, country, soul, funk, pop or you name it...

With Steve Maas around, it can't go wrong.

Over the years, Steve has played in various projects and is active in bands such as Stevie's Experience, Maas&Maas, Lady Blaxx

Steve's experienced, characterful voice in combination with the guitar provide the necessary feel and vibe for every project.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JxsL35hDiw&t=17s

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

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

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

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

TICKET: 23€ Members – No Members  25€

Electric Bass/Guitar/Vocal: René Calvin
Piano and keys: Todor Stefanov
Saxophone: Laurent Sprimont
Accordéon: Estelle Lannoy
Drums: Bruno Castellucci

The Afro-Brazilian composer and Bassist René Calvin offers music of arrogant Sweetness. His music has an intelligent soul as described by the American Jazz performer Richard Bona.Since 2018, after a long career alongside prestigious names as George Clinton, Isaac Hayes, Alicia Keys, Patricia Kaas and many others, René Calvin opens his Solo path with the Album " Brasil Pra Mim"with wich he 's touring the world, USA, Indonesia, Europe and recently Africa...The kemites diphtongs of Bahia transport you happily into a sublimation of the soul of Afro-Brazilian Jazz.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL6Ukjz50lM&t=293s

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Groove, energy and generosity

Lu Ca ( Keys & Guitar )
Patrick Deltenre ( Guitar )
Fabrizio Erba ( Bass )
Toto Poznantek ( Drums )

BEST OF The 70s & 80

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Sophia Hauseux Vocals
Pavel Cherniavskiy Piano
François Meulemans Doublebass
Danny Millan Drums

At this unique concert, we'll be paying tribute to one of jazz's greatest singer, pianist and composer, Nina Simone. Revisiting her work, we'll be playing her greatest songs.

Pavel Cherniavskiy will delight us playing on piano, on drums we have our unique Colombian drummer Danny Millan, Sophia Hauseux will sing Nina's songs with her beautiful voice, and on doublebass François Meulemans will make us travel to Nina's world.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

FREE CONCERT

Giacomo Tabacco, Guitar
Kuan, Piano
Grigoris Theodoridis, Double bass
Raphael Aurand, Drums

Tabacco’s music is an atmospheric blend of moody Northern European tones and the lively, rhythmic energy of his Mediterranean roots. Resulting in a soundscape marked by unpredictable rhythms and melodies that flow and dance along with a hypnotic pulse

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os2nJpKJIp0&list=OLAK5uy_kGNk0znYwCPSRF5RX5biKvpSPBMS-rYCs

FREE ENTRANCE 1 drink mandatory

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€