The Music Village

Venue

Upcoming events

TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER Sarah Letor (vocals,piano), , Hervé Letor (drums,sax), Fabrizio Erba (bass) , Nicolas Dewalque (Guitar)Since her very musical beginnings, Belgian female singer Sarah Letor has drawn her inspiration from her all time hero Stevie Wonder, whom she will pay tribute to, yet in her own way, at the Village with limitless energy and groove!TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€
Martin Jarl Velsin (Vocals & trumpet), Edvard Bondi Knowles (Saxophone),Vebjørn Mamen (Piano), Joakim Vikanes (Banjo),Håvard Mathisen Tanner (Bass), Håkon Kvam (Drums) Swing’it is the story of a group of dappers diggin’ the 20s era. Founded by the Norwegian band leader Martin Jarl whilst studying jazz music in London, this band has developed into one of the most successful trad jazz bands in Norway and Europe. They take the audience on a journey 100 years back in time to the 1920s New Orleans, telling stories about the roaring 20s and the foundation of jazz; about glamour, glitter and the Great Gatsby; about bootleggers, speakeasies and illegal parties during the Prohibition and flappers and dappers partying their nights away in the opulence and decadence of the Golden Era!TICKET: 20€ Members – No Members  22€
Marin De Nattes (bass), Gabriel Long (trumpet),Audrey Dechèvre (drums), Théo Debaisieux (piano) “What If? is a project by Théo Debaisieux, a jazz pianist. It’s a set of original compositions written with the aim of experimenting with new ways of exposing sound, deepening interactions and the role of each instrument in the group. After researching into the repertoire of the great Fred Hersch, Enrico Pieranunzi and Keith Jarrett, It became very important to try and put down on paper all the inspiration they provided. And this with all the precious help of his close circle. The music is characterized by the necessary use of silence and space to express the feelings of personal experiences. FREE ENTRANCE
Tribute to Elektric band Jérémy Dumont (piano),Federico milone (sax),Jérémy Debwisher (bass)Adrien Verderame (drums) Chick Corea was one of the fathers of jazz fusion and an inspiration to all true musicians and jazz enthusiasts. With this tribute, our spirited [Jeremy Dumont (keyboards), embarked on a TRIBUTE to Chick Corea’s essential ELEKTRIC BAND Federico Milone (sax), Chritsophe Pons (guitar), Jeremy Debwisher (bass), Noam Israel (drums)] wanted to pay fitting tribute to the recently lamented great master.Tight arrangements, awesome sax solos, daring fusions, unbelievable energy.A jazz like you haven’t heard before thanks to five spirited musicians that join us tonight at the House to play tribute to the legendary Chick Corea Elektric Band. Chick Corea was a father and an inspiration to us all. We wanted to honor the Elektrik Band period. This fusion of jazz and electronic music, rock and many other styles of world music, was a revelation for Jérémy Dumont. This fantastic band commemorates and celebrates this beautiful music in a wonderful tribute. TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€
THE NEW YORKERSMathieu De Wit (music director and piano), Tom McGuire (vocals),Ramon van Merkenstein (double bass) and Lieven Venken (drums) Celebrate New York City’s jazz influence on The Great American Songbook. This concert features iconic composers and crooners with deep ties to the Big Apple. Experience the brilliance of New York City composers like Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin, whose golden melodies have endured over decades. Enjoy jazz classics by singers such as Tony Bennett, Johnny Hartman, Mel Tormé, and Frank Sinatra, who were born or lived in New York City. All in all, this concert is a popular soundtrack of an integral part of jazz history as originated in New York, New York. Directed by pianist Mathieu De Wit, this international quartet radiates creative energy through jazz jewels. The band’s rhythm section is driven by bassist Ramon van Merkenstein and drummer Lieven Venken. Broadway vocalist Tom McGuire croons with his New York style. VIDSEO LINK : https://tinyurl.com/TheNewYorkersConcert TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€
AFRO JAZZ Malick Pathé Sow (Lead Vocal, Hoddu Guitar)Bao Sissoko (Kora)Robert Falk (Guitar, Bass)Mady Kouyate (Bass, Balafon)Alassane Sy (Percs) Malick Pathé Sow is internationally recognized as one of the great talents of Senegalese music. A descendant of a long lineage of “griots” (the guardians of tradition and folklore within the halpulaar people) he is a master of the “hoddu”, which is the african ancestor of today’s banjo.His duet with Bao Sissoko on kora (another west African instrument) has toured the world and won a Top of The World Review for his CD Aduna In this new formula Malick promotes a more jazzy approach to his music, bringing in veteran guitar player Robert Falk, who has made a name for himself in the afro-jazz scene, as co-soloist. Multi-instrumentist Mady Kouyate from Guinea and percussionist Alassane Sy from Senegal complete the set-up. VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhTV4IagGQsTICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€
ETIBAR ASADLI TRIOEtibar Asadli (Piano)Martin Wangermee (Drums)Ranto Rakotomalala (Bass) Etibar Asadli is a pianist, music composer, and the laureate of various international jazz and classic music competitions. Having graduated from a Jazz school in Paris, the artist conducts various experiments with Middle East traditional instruments and jazz music. VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_7XgreUu1A&list=LL&index=13 TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€
Matteo Di Leonardo (guitar, compositions),Toine Thys (tenor and soprano sax, bass clarinet),Hung Shao Huan (sheng),Marcello Giannandrea (bassoon),Emanuel Van Mieghem (doublebass),Umberto Odone (drums) Matteo Di Leonardo, jazz guitarist based in Brussels since 2015, will record his new album in June 2024 with a new eclectic ensemble. This concert will be a preview of Di Leonardo’s new original compositions where the melodic and harmonic material of the guitar trio mixes up with the lines of an unusual wind section composed by saxophones, bass clarinet, bassoon and sheng.The interweaving of these different timbers will lead the music through sharp melodies and warm harmonious backgrounds, bringing the listener through an original sound voyage.FREE ENTRANCE
Jérémy Dumont 4 tet Jeremy Dumont (piano), Lior Tzemach (Guitar),Fil Caporali (bass), Fabio zamagni (drums) Original composition and some contemporary jazz music this new band has is own sounds. Full of dynamic, incredible composition inspire by the masters , as chick corea but also traditional inspiration from the bebop and even before. This a NY class band ! TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€
The great Belgian jazz meetingBart Defoort (Sax)Bastien Jeunieaux (Guitar)Arnaud Cabay (Drums)Maxime Moyaerts (Organ) Legend horn player Bart Defoort allies force with the young organ trio for an explosive meeting of generations. For this new collaboration, they will revisit both of their own compositions as well as standards from the great American songbook. So, two generations of players for two times more listening pleasure, they will delight together the passion they share for music. Don’t miss this great Belgian jazz meeting! TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€

Past events

Vincent Mardens’ Super Birthday Party! A mythical group of 80/90’s composed ofVincent Mardens  (Alto Tenor Soprano Saxophones),Christophe Vervoort  (Piano & Keyboards),Nicolas Thys  (Electric Bass), Mimi Verderame  (Drums) …who were at the time at the forefront of the Belgian scene as well as international tours as composer and/or musicians of Maurane, Axelle Red, etc. etc. After having taken different paths, here they are finally all together for a comeback with their re-visited music with acoustic sounds  and always borrowing an overflowing energy! TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members 20€
The Music Of Paul Motian Jonas Nieuwejaers (Trumpet), Lowie Pallemaerts (Drums), Leonardo Franchescini (Guitar) Groundplay is an upcoming band based in Rotterdam.Drummer Lowie Pallemaerts  together with trumpeter Jonas Nieuwejaers  and guitarist Leonardo Francheschini has been making original music for the last year. It has always been heavily influenced by Paul Motian’s music and it will probably stay that way.That’s why they will take you on a trip with the music of the legendary drummer: Paul Motian VIDEO LINK : https://youtu.be/lYiGUfMTNLUTICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€
Jeremy Dumont Trio Feat Jean Paul Estievenart Jeremy Dumont (piano)Jean Paul Estiévenart (trumpet)Geraud Portal contre (bass)Gabriel Moraels (drums) Jeremy Dumont’s New Trio welcomes the sublime Belgian trumpeter Jean Paul Estievenart.TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€
Théo Zipper (bass),Wajdi Riahi (piano),Lucas Vanderputten (drums) After several years playing his own music and collaborating with various acclaimed groups (Aleph Quintet, Sauvage, KLLAP) bassist Théo Zipper is back with his new trio. The programme features a host of tunes ranging from the roots of the American songbook to modern pieces. To pay tribute to those who have always inspired him, Théo Zipper has surrounded himself with a first-rate team: rising piano star Wajdi Riahi and virtuoso drummer Lucas Vanderputten. FREE ENTRANCE
Groove from the Soul Mona Mio (vocals), Patrick Deltenre (guitar), Fabrizio Erba (bass), Luca (Keys, guitar), Toto Poznantec (drums) Get ready to groove to the rhythm of your soul !Join us for a nightr of timeless hits and irresistible beats  TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members  18€
The great Jazz eras Jean Van Lint (double bass), René de Smaele (trumpet, vocals), Paolo Loveri (guitar), Jan De Haas (drums)This four-piece group, formed on the initiative of the trumpeter, will take you on a journey through the world of guitarists from the great jazz eras: Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Joe Pass and Django… Not forgetting more contemporary guitarists Pat Metheny and Jonathan Kreisberg. Not forgetting more contemporary guitarists Pat Metheny and Jonathan Kreisberg. The wide-ranging repertoire will give pride of place to improvisation and complicity between the musicians. Singing and scatting (vocal improvisation) will once again bring together trumpet and double bass. Jean Van Lint (double bass, vocals) has accompanied artists such as Dave Pike, Leroy Jones, Phil Abraham, Johny Dover, Charles Loos, Dany Doriz, Mark Murphy, Bruce Adams, Freddy Sunder, TarsLootens, Dirk Van der Linden, Ivan Paduard… René De Smaele (trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals) has played with numerous groups: Buster And The Swing, Jazzy Strings, Act Big Band, Rum, Dynamita Salsa, Squeeze Me… Paolo Loveri (guitar) has played with artists such as Paolo Radoni, Jean Louis Ransinfosse, Steve Houben, Philip Catherine,Guy Cabay, Adamo, Lara Fabian, Mousta Largo… Jan De Haas (drums) has played, among others, with Chet Baker, Toots Thielemans, Philip Catherine, Steve Houben, Phil Wilson, Jacques Pelzer, Dave Kikoski, Eddie Daniels, Rick Margitza, J.R. Monterose… TICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€
Standards Night Filippo Bianchini (Sax), Miguel Rodriguez (piano), Igor Spallati (doublebass),Armando Luongo (drums) Armando Luongo is part of the new generation of jazz drummers coming from Italy and He is member of many musical projects in France, Belgium and Italy. He is going to play a repertoire of beautiful standards from the jazz repertoire with the swinging Spanish piano player, Miguel Rodriguez.Not to be missedTICKET: 18€ Members – No Members  20€
Tribute to Nat King ColeJulien Gillain (piano, vocals),Andrew Bolton (double bass, vocals),Ewen Grall (drums)Guillaume Gillain (guitar, vocals) Inspired by the famous Nat King Cole, these musicians revisit the great standards of swing era. Having always played together, it is with a huge complicity that they share their passion for this music.TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€
Jérémy Dumont New trio In this new-format trio, Jeremy Dumont is joined by his current bassist Geraud Portal, and young drummer Gabriel Moraes.This trio, based on original compositions by the Brussels pianist, offers a modern jazz sound and a capacity for improvisation pushed to the limit by these talented jazz musicians.The virtuoso pianist’s magnificent compositions and captivating melodies are perfectly sublimated by the breathtaking Gabriel Moraels, an exceptional drummer tinged with nuance and intense groove, all intensely supported by an iron hand in a velvet gand Geraud Portal.TICKET: 15€ Members – No Members 18€
Joseph Nowell (piano), Michele Bondesan (double bass),Giuseppe Sardina (drums) Katharsis was born in 2020 from the meeting of three musicians and long-time friends who had been playing together for years in different contexts (BlueRing Improvisers among others) and decided to bring together their mutual influences in a stable formation. The trio aims to reconcile European jazz, contemporary textures and impromptu composition, creating fragile but intense music, instinctively controlled and made consistent by the deep contact between the musicians.Spring 2024 marks the Italian/Belgian tour presenting their album “People and Places” (Aut Records 2022) consisting only of original pieces written specifically for this formation by the three musicians, which received positive reviews from Italian and international press. VIDEO LINK : https://www.youtube.com/live/8STmyLL0Az0?feature=share