Program

Around Old and New Standards

Wajdi Riahi (piano), Victor foulon (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.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Tribute to Toots Thielemans

Ivan Paduart (piano, compositions), Olivier Ker Ourio (harmonica, compositions)

Pianist Ivan Paduart is one of the most active jazzmen of his generation in the Benelux, with 33 CDs and a hundred international festivals. The pianist-composer has forged a style that has earned him the recognition of Toots Thielemans, Richard Bona, Richard Galliano, Didier Lockwood…

He performs in duo with Olivier Ker Ourio, one of the best chromatic jazz harmonica players on the planet and praised by critics as the worthy successor of Toots Thielemans !

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

A tribute to Gershwin

Jean Van Lint (Bass/Vocals), Vincent Mardens (Tenor Saxophone),
Pascal Michaux (Piano), Jan De Haas (Drums)

A tribute to Georges Gershwin by Swing Dealers!

An entire evening to explore Gershwin’s musical world through his best compositions…

Swing Dealers in their original version for Jazz lovers & all the others!

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/2vfuqr9DgIY

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Earthway Quintet

Natasha Vew (vocals), Maxime Van Eerdewegh (piano, vocals), Arnaud Guichard (tenor saxophone),
Jim Monneau (doublebass), Gionata Giardina (drums)

Earthway Quintet was born listening to a masterpiece album from 1961 : « Ray Charles and Betty Carter ». This incredible duo with big band has been a great source of inspiration to sister and brother Natasha and Maxime Van Eerdewegh since they’ve discovered it last Christmas. Both being pianist and singer, they never had a band together before, but you’ll feel in this deep and energising set the obvious and lifelong complicity that gathers them around music. With these outstanding musicians and friends, they’ll play famous and rarer songs of that album as well as underground tunes once played by Betty or Ray.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Matteo DI Leonardo (guitar), Emanuel Van Mieghem (double bass),  Umberto Odone (drums)

Guitarist and composer Matteo Di Leonardo presents some new music in trio.

It will be a preview of his next album where he tries to explore various sound possibilities of the guitar trio, keeping strong melodic lines surrounded by wide harmonious landscapes.

Let yourself go in this deep musical journey !

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/bq2VS1tC-04

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Carte Blanche Hervé Caparros

Hervé Caparros (guitar/vocals), Sabin Todorov (piano), Fred « frouch » Dailly (bass),
Bilou Doneux (drums) & guest Stephanie Newport

Born in Corsica, Hervé Caparros learned to play the guitar by himself, at the age of 16. He was then under the influence of rock and blues music, listening to artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, AC/DC or Van Halen… Two years later, he discovered jazz and then turned to improvisation.

In 2004, he moved to Brussels and played with jazz musicians such as Paolo Loveri, Lorenzo Di Maio, Pascal Mohy, Erik Vermeulen, Peter Hertmans, Toine Thys, Bart de Nolf or Sal La Rocca

In October 2012, he finally released his first album,”The Hard Way” featuring his own jazz-oriented compositions.

Pop and rock music have always been part of our background, let's go back to the music we all grew up with in the 80’s and 90’s. And why not add a jazz touch ?

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

"A Journey through Latin american music and Jazz"

Marylène Corro (Voicals), Stéphane Mercier (Flûte/ Alto sax),
Pierre Gillet (Guitar 7 strings), Fil Caporali (Double bass),
Renato Martins (Percussions & drums)

All about latin american music from bresilian sambas, bossa novas or MPB (Música popular brasileira) to argentinian zambas or boleros, played by amazing jazz musicians. Voice, 7 strings guitar, doublebass,flûte/sax & various percussions. Roots from Brasil & Chile, this Brussels based band is definitely in love with the music of Latin america, come take a journey with them

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/k3bCLebET-I

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Dmitry Baevsky Quartet

Dmitry Baevsky (sax), Sandro Zerafa (guitar), Philip Aerts (bass), Armando Luongo (drums)

"Dmitry Baevsky is one of the best alto player coming from the jazz scene of New York,He played with Jimmy Cobb,Peter Bernstein,Cedar Walton.

Dmitry will meet the talented Sandro Zerafa from Malta and the italian rhythmic session, for a night of beautiful international jazz music.

A rare concert to not be missed"

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Dmitry Baevsky Quartet

Dmitry Baevsky (sax), Sandro Zerafa (guitar), Philip Aerts (bass), Armando Luongo (drums)

"Dmitry Baevsky is one of the best alto player coming from the jazz scene of New York,He played with Jimmy Cobb,Peter Bernstein,Cedar Walton.

Dmitry will meet the talented Sandro Zerafa from Malta and the italian rhythmic session, for a night of beautiful international jazz music.

A rare concert to not be missed"

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

Bianca Frau (vocals), Pierre Baclet  (vocals and guitar), Alberto Barban  (doublebass),
Pierre-Antoine de Savoyat  (trumpet)

This new project of the two brussels based singers is born because of the pleasure of singing in harmony, on jazz standards, bossa novas and pop songs. Adding a doublebass played by Alberto Barban and the trumpet of Pierre-Antoine de Savoyat the intimate music of the duo elevates to new heights.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Jérôme Sneessens (Drum), Sophian Bourire (double bass), Clément Cerovecki (piano)

Three musicians in search of interplay, groove and poetry who interpret jazz standards, some pieces from the "classical" repertoire and original compositions. After touring in La Réunion, they bring back some new music inspired by this experience.

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Carte Blanche to Hervé Caparros

Hervé Caparros (guitar/vocals), Sabin Todorov (piano), Sal La Rocca (doublebass),
Jan De Haas (Drums), Guest : Alain Cupper

Born in Corsica, Hervé Caparros learned to play the guitar by himself, at the age of 16. He was then under the influence of rock and blues music, listening to artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, AC/DC or Van Halen… Two years later, he discovered jazz and then turned to improvisation. In 2004, he moved to Brussels and played with jazz musicians such as Paolo Loveri, Lorenzo Di Maio, Pascal Mohy, Erik Vermeulen, Peter Hertmans, Toine Thys, Bart de Nolf or Sal La Rocca. In October 2012, he finally released his first album,”The Hard Way” featuring his own jazz-oriented compositions.

Jazz and swing are the best Ways for a musician to express himself.

In this area, it’s one of the most powerful swing machine of the belgian scene.

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/GxjHDQ-gKOM

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Misha Mendelenko (Guitar), Martin Salemi (piano),
Gaëtan Casteels (double-bass), Lionel beuvens (drums)

The young and very talented guitarist Misha Mendelenko from Kiev, Ukraina, is invited by the Brussels based double bassist Gaëtan Casteels to share a night of jazz standards at the Music Village. With them, two well known musicians of the belgian scene, the pianist Martin Salemi and drummer Lionel Beuvens. They will provide you some  classics from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern among others.

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

3 voices, accordion, guitar

Constanza Guzmán (vocals), Sarah Klenes (vocals),
Soledad Kalza (vocals & guitar), Tuur Florizoone (accordion), Olivier Crespel (guitar)

The quintet "Ahora" brings together three of Belgium's most prominent female singers: Constanza Guzmán, Sarah Klenes and Soledad Kalza, along with accordionist Tuur Florizoone and guitarist Olivier Crespel.

Curious artists, dedicated to the poetry of meaning and sound, they explore the warmth and grooves of Latin influences, and rhythms with deep roots in the South.

Together, they also cultivate the art of the moment and improvisation. A spontaneity and a contagious joy not to be missed under any pretext.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

The Golden Era of the Broadway musicals

Sam Comerford (saxophone),Tim Finoulst (guitar),
Lorenzo Di Maio (guitar), Nicolas Thys (bass), Daniel Jonker (drums)

Sound Circus's repertoire is based on the « golden era » of the Broadway musicals for the ’30’s till the ’50’s.

Music from the swing era like Count Basie, Artie Shaw en also traditional repertoire from New Orleans. Tunes such as « Star Dust », »Slow boat to China », « When Sunny gets blue », » Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans ».

The trademark of that genre is the happy, party like vibes and the strong, hypnotic & pulsating rhythm.

People went out to dance to swinging bands and concerts were an opportunity to go party and have a great time.

That’s what Sound Circus is going for.

Another way to describe the band would be: Fun, full of energy, lyrical, swinging and romantic.

In other words, timeless music to warm people’s heart and enchant their souls.

The unusual instrumentation - mainly electric instruments - brings a new colour and a more modern twist to the old songs

The band features 4 young talents from the new generation of belgian cats, lead by established bassist Nicolas Thys

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€

SWING LOVE SONGS BY CLASSIC CROONERS

Mathieu De Wit (music director and piano), Ramon van Merkenstein (double bass),
Lieven Venken (drums), Michel Mainil (sax) and Tom McGuire (vocals)

Prepare for an enchanting evening of love, romance, and heartbreak! The New Yorkers jazz band pays tribute to renowned love songs from a cast of classic crooners. Enjoy the enduring hits of Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Johnny Hartman, Dean Martin, and others. Their iconic love songs have left a lasting impact on the world of jazz music.

Directed by Belgian pianist Mathieu De Wit, this international band radiates golden melodies and finger-snapping swing. Broadway vocalist Tom McGuire croons love classics in his own New York style. The New Yorkers further entertain through soloist virtuosity that adds creative energy to signature jazz jewels. Experience for yourself this special celebration of everlasting songs of love.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwXiM9L3M80

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Maxime Dereux (Alto saxophone), Mathieu Calzan (Piano), Alberto Barban (Bass), Louis Kubben (Drums)

Alberto Barban's new project will offer a tribute to the sounds of folk jazz, inspired by the jazz double bass composers. From Jazz folk sounds especially like the bassist Herie Texier and Omer Avital. The sound will be warm and sinuous, elegant yet determined, equally capable of tracing hypnotic funk patterns and exploring the realms of timbres.

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Carte blanche Hervé Caparros

Hervé Caparros (Guitar/vocals), Sabin Todorov (Piano), Fred « frouch » Dailly (Bass), Jan De Haas (Drums)

Brazilian songs and music is our latin side

Let’s discover the great brazilian songbook

From Jobim to Djavan!

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

Erroll Garner Legacy

Druss lecomte gave his first concert at the age of seventeen in the club “l’Os à Moelle” in Brussels. It's been fifty-two years. He started with the blues and boogie style and then he came to the Jazz standard repertoire. He can play the ragtimes, the Stride piano of Fats Waller or that of James Pete Johnson. He loves Count Basie's swing playing or even playing like Oscar Peterson...but his favorite pianist is certainly Erroll Garner. I know, it's hard to believe, when you know that he twice played the first part of a Fats Domino concert in Namur and the first part of a Ray Charles concert in Liège... Druss is definitely a chameleon pianist!

Druss Lecomte recreated Erroll's quartet with Joe Maartense on bass, Thomas Petit on drums and Lekan Fakeye on congas. With his excellent musicians, he makes us relive the humorous arrangements of Erroll Garner...an often quirky right hand that must be brought back thanks to the sixteenth notes...a very swing but also sometimes very mambo left hand...and as he has including the playing of this great pianist, he makes us discover new pieces never before played in the style of Erroll Garner...

You are going to experience an excellent evening with the Druss Lecomte Jazz Quartet...

VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/Rg5fBY6Lolg

TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€

TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG

Mathieu De Wit (music director and piano), Tom McGuire (vocals), Ramon van Merkenstein (double bass), Lieven Venken (drums), Michel Mainil (sax), and Special Guest (trumpet)

Prepare for a live experience of musical virtuosity and joyous spirit. The New Yorkers jazz band pays tribute to Louis Armstrong, one of the most influential figures in the development of jazz. Enjoy Armstrong’s popular hits such as “Hello Dolly,” “Mack The Knife,” “St. Louis Blues,” “On The Sunny Side of the Street,” “What a Wonderful World,” and many more.

Directed by Belgian pianist Mathieu De Wit, this international sextet celebrates the distinctive swing of Armstrong’s improvisational style. Broadway vocalist Tom McGuire interprets Armstrong’s signature songs with his own New York accent. The New Yorkers further entertain through soloist virtuosity that adds creative energy to timeless jazz classics. Experience the convivial community of Armstrong’s legacy as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

Emotions and Swing

Tcha Limberger (violin, vocals), Renaud Crols (violin),
Alexandre Tripodi (viola), Renaud Dardenne (acoustic guitar),
Sam Gerstmans (double bass)

Bring together the best string players in the Belgian jazz scene and you get Les Violons

de Bruxelles! All around the world, the music of Django Reinhardt is celebrated, copied,

immortalised and revived. Sometimes betrayed even. The most usual way to form an

orchestra is to imitate the set-up of the legendary Hot Club de France Quintet, that is a

violin, a solo guitar, one or two rhythm guitars, and a doublebass. Les Violons De

Bruxelles re-imagine this almost sacred formula. The doublebass stays, but for the rest

the traditional set-up is turned around: just one guitar and...three violins. The presence of

these violins tints their interplay with polyphonic colours, but also supplies the soloist with

subtle and uplifting comping, harmonically as well as rhythmically. Furthermore, the

contrasting personalities of the three violinists allow a multitude of styles, emotions and

swing to flourish. A fresh and original take on the string orchestra!

ENJOY!

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€

SONGS SUNG BY CROONERS FRANK SINATRA & DEAN MARTIN

Jean Van Lint (vocals), Tom McGuire (vocals), Mathieu De Wit (music director and piano),
Ramon van Merkenstein (double bass) and Lieven Venken (drums)

Prepare for an entertaining celebration with two crooners who love the jazz sung by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.

This special concert features two outstanding jazz vocalists who come together to perform signature songs made famous by one of the world’s most renowned entertainment duos. Belgium’s Jean Van Lint and New Yorker Tom McGuire will share the stage and pay tribute to the love songs and swing of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Join this unique celebration as Jean and Tom share their passion for crooning top tunes.

They will be accompanied by equally outstanding musicians. Directed by Mathieu De Wit (piano), his jazz trio also features Ramon van Merkenstein (double bass) and Lieven Venken (drums). It’s an opportunity to experience cool music and lots of fun all at once!

Singers Sunday! On the last Sunday of every month, The Music Village presents a special concert with the spotlight on vocalists. Every month is a different theme, featuring a pair of professional singers. It’s a monthly celebration of passion for vocal jazz accompanied by a trio of top musicians.

TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€

Exceptional Concert !!

Roby Lakatos (violin), Michael Blass (piano), Jasen Weaver (bass), Bruno Castellucci (drums)

Roby Lakatos,one of the world’s finest violinist,is not only a virtuoso but also an extremely versatile musician who equally performs classical,jazz & gypsy music.

VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tMFfTRfXEQ

TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€