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€
The Music Village
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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