26 _
28 05.23
Naima Joris Aka Moon
N∆BOU Theon Cross
Jungle By Night K.ZIA
26 _
28 05.23
Naima Joris Aka Moon
N∆BOU Theon Cross
Jungle By Night K.ZIA
Brussels Jazz Orchestra with Camille Bertault & many more free concerts in Brussels’ iconic clubs and bars
5 outdoor stages
26 May
27 May
28 May
Indoor jazz circuit in 53 iconic venues
Dear visitor, Welcome to the European capital during the 6th edition of Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend. From May 26th to 28th, let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of music. Explore in this brochure the huge offer of more than 150 free concerts on iconic squares, in lively streets and in legendary cafés, clubs and pubs. We offer you a wide range of styles: from traditional jazz and blues on Pl. Sainte-Catherine to hybrid music genres on Pl. de la
Bourse; from established names on Grand-Place to emerging talent on Pl. de La Chapelle. Who knows, maybe you’ll bump into our brass parade passing through the city center on Saturday... Just like you, more than 200,000 music lovers find their way every year to the Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend, Europe’s biggest jazz festival! Discover jazz, discover the city that swings like no other. Thanks to all the partners who make this festival accessible to all.
Cher visiteur, Bienvenue dans la capitale européenne à l’occasion de la 6ème édition du Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend. Du 26 au 28 mai, laissez-vous emporter par le rythme de la musique ! Dans cette brochure, explorez le vaste éventail de plus de 150 concerts gratuits sur des places emblématiques, dans des rues animées et dans des cafés, clubs et bars légendaires. Nous vous proposons une grande variété de styles : du jazz et du blues traditionnels Place Sainte-Catherine aux genres musicaux hybrides Place de la Bourse;
Dag bezoeker, Welkom in de Europese hoofdstad tijdens de 6° editie van Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend.Laat je van 26 tot 28 mei meevoeren op het ritme van de muziek. Verken in deze brochure het enorme aanbod van meer dan 150 gratis concerten op iconische pleinen, in levendige straten en in legendarische cafés, clubs en bars. We bieden je een brede waaier aan stijlen: van traditionele jazz en blues op het Sint-Katelijneplein tot hybride muziekgenres op het Beursplein. Van
des noms reconnus sur la Grand-Place aux nouveaux talents émergents Place de la Chapelle. Qui sait, peut-être croiserez-vous notre parade de cuivres samedi, lors de son passage dans les rues du centre-ville ?
Tout comme vous, plus de 200 000 mélomanes se rendent chaque année au Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend, le plus grand festival de jazz d’Europe ! Découvrez le jazz, et découvrez la ville qui swingue comme nulle autre. Merci à tous les partenaires qui rendent ce festival accessible à tous.
gevestigde waarden op de Grote markt tot nieuw en opkomend talent op de 0 Kapellemarkt. Wie weet bots je zaterdag wel op onze brass parade die door de centrumstraten trekt… Net als jij, vinden jaarlijks meer dan 200.000 muziekliefhebbers de weg naar Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend, het grootste jazzfestival van Europa! Ontdek Jazz, ontdek de stad die swingt als geen ander. Dank aan alle partners die dit festival toegankelijk maken voor iedereen.
OUTDOOR STAGES
1. GRAND PLACE
2. BOURSE
3. SAINTE-CATHERINE
4. PLACE DE LA CHAPELLE
5. PLACE DE LA VIEILLE
HALLE AUX BLÉS
INDOOR STAGES
1. Albert
2. Archiduc
3. Archipel
4. Au Bassin
5. Bizon
6. Bonnefooi
7. Botanique
8. Café des Minimes
9. Café Merlo
10. De Ultieme Hallucinatie
11. Ebrius
12. Grand Casino Brussels – Viage
13. Halles Saint-Géry
14. Imperial Brussels
15. Instituto Cervantes
16. Jazz Station
17. Le Coq
18. Matinée x Vol Tapijt @Mercerie
19. Pianofabriek
20. Plein Publiek
21. Roskam
22. Sounds Jazz Club
23. The Dominican
24. The Music Village
25. Theatre Royal De Toone
26. Walvis
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At the Grand Place, you will find a comtemporary mixture of top Belgian bands, rising international artists and established jazz musicians who will give it their best in presenting an exciting palette of colourful jazz. The Sunday line-up has been curated by Les Lundis d’Hortense, an association of musicians working for the diffusion and promotion of Belgian jazz in the cultural sector.
Bedankt aan alle spelers van de Nationale Loterij. Dankzij hen kan het Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend fantastische concerten aanbieden en de jonge jazzgeneratie steunen. Jij speelt toch ook?
Completely new this year is a fully fledged stage at the Bourse! Live music encompassing hybrid genres and styles will come your way in front of the eclectic 19th century monument. Get ready to discover the new generation of jazz, peppered with soul, R&B, hiphop, beats and electronic sounds. On Saturday 26 May, the program has been curated in collaboration with Ancienne Belgique, the legendary Brussels’ concert venue.
Five stages at Brussels’ finest squares: explore jazz & more at the heart of the capital
3 days, 3 times different. Fans of Rhytm & Blues will be fully served on Friday by raw guitars, pentatonic harmonicas and loads of energy. On Saturday this square will be warmed up with traditional Dixieland from New Orleans from the beginning of last century, to end with a roaring twenties Swing & Jive party, hosted by Swing it Brussels. Don’t forget to put on your dancing shoes! On Sunday, take a musical trip from Portugal, over West Africa to Turkey. A multitude of styles and genres spiced up to Exotic Jazz.
The Place de la Chapelle is entirely dedicated to Brussels Jazz Alert, the platform founded two years ago to put new or innovative jazz talent in the spotlight. Every month throughout the year, a showcase in a different Brussels club takes place and now we have brought them all together on one stage. The place to be if you want to discover what’s cooking in our very vivid local jazz scene!
The Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (KCB) and the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles (CRB) are sending their best ensembles, bringing this square to life with young, ambitious students eager to show their musical talents to an audience.
FRIDAY 26 MAY
GRAND PLACE
BOURSE
STE CATHERINE
PLACE DE LA CHAPELLE
PLACE DE LA VIEILLE HALLE AUX BLÉS
SATURDAY 27 MAY
GRAND PLACE
BOURSE
STE CATHERINE
PLACE DE LA CHAPELLE
PLACE DE LA VIEILLE HALLE AUX BLÉS
SUNDAY 28 MAY
GRAND PLACE
BOURSE STE CATHERINE
18:00 - 19:00
N∆BOU
19:30 - 20:45
21:30 - 22:45
The French-Swiss prodigy is a rising star who is well on his way to making an indelible mark on the world of jazz with his delicate saxophone compositions. He already attracted attention at prestigious festivals and with his debut album, the jazz revelation garnered nothing but praise. His new album Dust to Stars is a marvelous example of what we love most about this new jazz scene: a free and dynamic interpretation of music, combined with solid references.
Léon Phal, saxophone - Zacharie Ksyk, trumpet - Gauthier Toux, keyboardsArthur Alard, drums - Rémi Bouyssière, bass
Anyone who has already become acquainted with Nabou Claerhout’s unique and innovative trombone melodies will immediately understand why Flagey had the Young Jazz Talent laureate reside at the Brussels Jazz Festival earlier this year. NΔBOU’s steep rise within the latest Belgian wave of jazz-&-beyond owes the quartet to their strong ensemble playing and international allure.
Nabou Claerhout, trombone / compositions - Roeland Celis, electric guitar / double bass - Trui Amerlinck, contrabasMathias Vercammen, drums
19:00 - 19:45
STACE is the solo project of Stacy Claire, an emerging figure of the neo-soul scene. Her songs are at the crossroads of RnB, neo-soul and acoustic aspirations. Her first E.P. Green Onyx is a source of energy, a fetish object and, no doubt, a harbinger of a bright future.
Stace Claire: vocals
Brussels Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and continues to be more productive than ever with new projects. At our festival, BJO, together with French singer Camille Bertault, will pay tribute to Gainsbourg. Original songs by the mythical icon of French music are the basis of new BJO arrangements.
20:15 - 21:30
Jazz rock for psych heads, global sounds for jazz minds, or the steaming soundtrack to a midnight desert rave? For sure, Echoes of Zoo fuse influences from all over the musical earth into countless electrifying grooves.
NathanDaems, saxophone - Bart Vervaeck, electric guitar - Lieven Van Pée, electric bass - Falk Schrauwen, drums
22:00 - 23:15
Jungly by Night consists of a lot of synths, drums, bas, guitar and percussion enhanced by a trumpet, sax and trombone. A band that bravely goes where no band has gone before and now find themselves in the goldilocks zone between analogue dance music, funck, Kruatrock, 70’s funk and 80’s electro.
Bo Floor, Trumpet - Ko Zandvliet, trombone - Jac van Exter, GuitarPyke Pasman, Organ / KeyboardPeter Peskens, Bass - Tienson Smeets, Conga / Djembé / percussion - Sonny Groeneveld, Drums
18:00 - 19:15
Well Well Well are three guys who love to pay tribute to the Mississippi hill country blues, in their own way with full respect for the greats. Kickass boogie and primitive blues. Nothing more, nothing less!
R.L.Lesire, Guitar/Vocals - Lord Benardo, Harmonica - Easy G, Drums
Dave Reniers, harmonica / vocals - Stan Aarts, guitar / zang - Sjang Coenen, bass / sounds - Antoni Foscez, drums / sounds
21:30 - 23:00
19:45 - 21:00
44 Rave is continuously transforming excitement into the original traditions of Blues, Punk and Disceau since 1999. The legendary Belgian/Dutch quartet brings dirty garage and crazy trance; intense and stormy, raw but also subtly groovy and with a certain melodramatic undertone.
The hottest Dutch Rhythm & Blues sensation ever! Little Steve & the Big Beat are a high-energy Rhythm & Blues outfit; fiery guitar playing and strong vocals on top of a solid rhythm section.
Steven van der Nat, vocals / guitarMartijn van Toor, tenor sax - Evert Hoedt, baritone sax - Bird Stevens, bass - Jody van Ooijen, drums
FRIDAY
18:00 - 19:20
19:50 - 20:40
BSFOE plays an electro-acoustic mix of psychedelic spirit-jazz-inspired riff-rock. If that doesn’t mean anything to you, influences like The Comet is Coming and Donny McCaslin might ring a bell. Get carried away by their danceable trance and raw melodies.
22:30 - 23:20
What do a theatre teacher, a lawyer, a social worker, a bicycle repairman and a kefir brewer from the Namur region do when they meet in Brussels under the same roof? The answer: electronica post-rock, dancing and uninhibited. All just under 30 years old, these childhood friends honed their style and tamed their instruments in the wake of two groundbreaking EPs.
Born 33 years ago in Brussels, Casimir Liberski is a pianist, composer and improviser who made his marks in NYC for about a decade after graduating from the Berklee College of Music. An insatiable jack-of-all-trades and bulimic heir to his “gods” Monk, Coltrane, Miles Davis, among the many deities of the colossal repertoire of baroque, classical, modern, jazz, and contemporary music, Casimir is also an obsessive tweaker of vintage analog synthesizers.
Casimir Liberski, pianoJanos Bruneel, double bassDiogo Alexandre, drums
Joos Vandueren, sax / electronics / voiceLeonard Steigerwald, synth - Gionata Giardina, drums
21:10 - 22:00
Ranging from soft and fluffy to sharp and angular, Echofarmer collages its inspirations into detailed musical labyrinths. Their intricate ecosystems are brought to life in an entanglement of grooves and sonic exploration.
19:45 - 21:00
21:30 - 23:00
18:00 - 19:15
The Brussels Trombone Summit performs every year with trombonists from the jazz trombone class of the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles (CRB) with prof. Phil Abraham. This 2023 edition is a tribute to the famous 5tet “Jay and Kai” of Jay Jay Johnson and Kai Winding with both pieces from this repertoire and some surprises.
Alice Riberolles-Riviere, tromboneZacharie Kropp, trombone - Diego Biggers, piano - François Meulemans, double bassGaspard Loncke, percussion
To delight your ears, the Violin Jazz Band brings together violin students from the jazz section of the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles (CRB) with their teacher, Françoise Derissen, in a formula that is new and rarely explored in the world of jazz: a string ensemble drawing its repertoire from different periods in the history of jazz.
Valentin Gillis, violin - Immanuel Kaljouw, violin - Ann Vancoillie, violin - Emma Hidalgo Fernandez, violin - Françoise Derissen, quinton-violin alto - François Meulemans, violoncello - Florian Decembry, guitarDamiano Vitrano, double bass
The Brussels Jazz Trumpets perform with an explosive formula of five trumpeters, a trombonist and a complete rhythm section with students from the Jazz Department of the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles (CRB) and the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (KCB) the under the guidance of Michel Paré, trumpet-jazz teacher at the CRB.
The band’s repertoire includes compositions and arrangements by Pierre Drevet as well as two compositions by Chick Coréa in an
arrangement specially adapted to this trumpet ensemble, highlighting the instrument’s keyboards.
Antonin Busson, trumpet - Gaël Hubain, trumpet - Daïchi Kuruwa, trumpet - Henri Mauroy, trumpet - Zéphyr Zijlstra, trumpetHugo Dudziak, trombone - Basile Debroux, guitar - Tomas Rivera, piano - Jef Ven Den Abbeele, basse - Raphaël Aurand, batterie
21:30 - 22:45
FERGUS MCCREADIE TRIO
16:30 - 17:30
Fergus McCreadie is a name not to lacked in the record selection of true jazz lovers! The young Scottish jazz pianist draws his inspiration from the sublime Scottish landscapes and conquers an international audience with his unique blend of jazz and Scottish folk music.
Fergus McCreadie, piano - David Bowden, bass - Stephen Henderson, drums
NAIMA JORIS
18:00 - 19:15
Naima Joris started out as a background singer with artists as Raymond van het Groenewoud and Isbells, the band from
Leuven that gave her a chance after she started singing at 27. She also sang with her father, Belgian jazz musician Chris Joris. Naima brings music that reflects the musings of her soul, while her voice accompanies you through pain and sorrow. Her new (and first) full length album While The Moon takes us in a a warm bath to comfort the soul of every listener to whom it speaks.
Naima Joris, Vocal / guitar / sax / pianoVitja Pauwels, Guitar - Lara Rosseel, Double bass - Niels Van Heertum, Euphonium / trumpet - Tijl Piryns, Drums
AKA MOON
19:45 - 21:00
1992, Fabrizio Cassol, Michel Hatzigeorgiou and Stéphane Galland return home after a stay with the Aka, a Pygmy community. Inspired by their African adventure they found Aka Moon, a band that merges polyrhythmic and polyphonic interplay with jazz and improvisation. Aka Moon soon became a leading band in jazz and European improvisational music. For thirty years Aka Moon has been equal to the pure joy of playing music - constantly reinventing itself, often working together with guest musicians from different cultures - which has resulted in no less than twenty albums.
Fabrizio Cassol Sax, compositiesMichel Hatzigeorgiou, Fender bassStéphane Galland, drums
Mixing jazz, funk and hip-hop, NØ
Steam harks back to the ingredients of electro-jazz by blending them with very contemporary influences. It gives the Belgian band its own sultry identity with swirling improvisations and arrangements crafted to perfection.
Jean Paul Steffens, trumpet - Hervé Letor, saxophone - Dominique Della Nave, trombone - DJ Odilon, turntables - Igor Gehenot, keys - Fabrizio Graceffa, guitarFederico Pecoraro, bass - Michel Seba, percussions - Martin Méreau, drums
Curated by
17:00 - 18:00
constantly balancing between the composed and the free. Their stunning arrangements provide room for improvisation, individual manifestations and the controlled mastery of instruments.
Cross brings pleasant jazz with a wonderful and unique tuba groove.
Theon Cross, tuba / piano - Nikos Ziarkas, guitar - Patrick Boyle, drums - Chelsea Carmichael, tenor saxophone - Nathaniel Cross, trombone - Emre Ramazanoglu, drums
A Brussels trio with a quirky, exotic sound from various corners of the world. They play homemade instruments constructed from scrap metal, scrap wood and anything that ends up in landfills. Expect PVC flutes, jerrycan beats and yard bucket bass lines.
Rik Staelens, wind- & snare instrumentsTimo Vantyghem, bass & clarinet - Margo Maex, percussion
22:00 - 23:15
Freedom, openness and spirituality. That’s how we summarise Lucid Lucia in three words. Get ready for grooves, spacey sounds, rolling beats, fat bass lines and solos, free form musical expression,
Vincent Brijs, bariton- and alto saxophone - Bart Borremans, tenor- en soprano saxophone - Dries Laheye, bass - Dries Verhulst, guitar - Jan Willems, keysJames Williams, drums and percussion
18:30 - 19:30
WET ENOUGH?! propels you into a composite and versicoloured groove. Inspired by their predecessors and contemporaries, these young musicians modernise a movement combining funk, hiphop AND jazz.
Laszlo Renier, drums - Baptiste Coqueret, bass - Mael El Mazoughi, keys - Marius Rabbe, trombone - Matthieu Aubert, guitar
22:00 - 23:15
The applauded tuba player and composer is a key figure in London’s thriving jazz scene. With his innovative sound, he brought the tuba out of the shadows and gave it a prominent place in his music.
15:30 - 17:30
20:30 - 23:00
Crafted from the finest Fender metal, Tijuana copper and worn Hammond wood, the Whodads perform their favourite instrumentals from the days when cars had fins. The legendary big band plays to dance with Filmnoirmusic rarely heard live, Surfjazz and greasy Mambo that sounds like a crossover between Link Wray and Perez Prado. Party!
Frederik Van Den Berghe, drums - Filip Vandebril, bass - Steven Janssens, guitar - Niels verheest, keys - Frederik Heirman, trombone - Marc De Maeseneer, sax - Jan Verstaen, sax - Tom Callens, sax - Bart Mars, Hans Bossuyt, Alain Verhoeven & Yves Fernandez: trumpet
The Mardi Gras Jazzband goes way back: they have already played for over 40 years on national and international stages. Expect a hearty dose of ambience and the subdued phrasing of a slow blues. Their repertoire consists of lesser-known New Orleans Standards from the early 20th century, with occasional explorations into Ragtime, Blues and even Spirituals where they do not shy away from vocal work.
Jan Magic Coppieters, clarinet - Michel Simons, trumpet - Papa Paul Callebaut, trombone - Paul Speedy De Bock, bassMattias Hallin, banjo & vocals - Marnix De Boom, drums - Wim Dix Decommer, keys
18:00 - 20:00
Join us on a cosy train ride to New Orleans! While the of New Orleans as the common theme in the band’s repertoire, the New Orleans Train Jazzband also take us on a trip through swing. But be careful: the interaction between the orchestra, the band members and the audience can lead to the most unexpected situations.
Lajos Van Peteghem, trombonet - Guido Ros, keyst - Danny Verleyen, saxophone & clarinett - Arnold De Schepper, basst - Bart Robbrecht, banjot - Koen Van Peteghem, drums - Jan De Coninck, trumpet
17:30 - 18:30
Bodem’s own compositions navigates between modern jazz harmonies and pop singalong melodies, all colored by picturesque percussion. A must watch trio !
Adia Vanheerentals, soprano sax - Willem Malfliet, guitar - Anke Verslype, drums
WAJDI RIAHI TRIO
19:00 - 20:00
Wajdi Riahi Trio was formed in Brussels in 2020. The strong bonds between these three young musicians translates to a solid, cohesive dynamic in their playing. Following a proposal from Fresh Sound Records, Wajdi decided to write a new repertory for the trio. The new music is rhythmically, melodically, and harmonically varied, and each song tells a true story from Wajdi’s life, and that honesty comes through in the trio’s playing.
Wajdi Riahi, piano - Basile Rahola, double bass - Pierre Hurty, drums
20:30 - 21:30
Bodies melts the sounds of modern jazz and improvisations into different danceable grooves like drum’n’bass, reggaeton or techno, using different effects to create an ambiguous but groovy soundscape.
Alejandra Borzyk, sax - Chae Yeon Lee, keys - Mateusz Malcharek, electric bassElie Gouleme, drums
MOBILHOME
22:00 - 23:00
Mobilhome is a jazz quintet based in Brussels formed around pianist Camille-Alban Spreng. Following the over kitch statement: “music is where your home is”, they lead the listener on a stony countryside path, full of dangerous turns and smoggy landscapes. This is avantgarde jazz music for nostalgic pop-rock boomers, or birdsongs lovers.
Camille-Alban Spreng, fender rhodesSam Comerford, tenor saxophoneVitja Pauwels, guitar - Lennart Heyndels, electric bass - Théo Lanau, drums
SATURDAY 27.05
ENSEMBLE
STÉPHANE GALLAND
ENSEMBLE
DIEDERIK WISSELS
ENSEMBLE
DIRK SCHREURS
STUDENT ENSEMBLE
DAVID LINX
ENSEMBLE
CHRISTOPHE WALLEMME
ENSEMBLE
PETER VAN MARLE
ENSEMBLE
PETER VAN MARLE
Curated by
15:00 - 15:45
16:15 - 17:00
17:30 - 18:15
18:45 - 19:30
20:00 - 20:45
21:15 - 22:00
22:15 - 23:00
15:00 - 16:15
16:45 - 18:00
Brussels Vocal Project is a collective of three singers : Elsa Grégoire, François Vaiana and Anu Junnonen. Together they explore different vocal universes and work with an adapted line-up according to the needs of the chosen repertoire. With its new project ’Modern Tales’, they revisit famous fairy tales. They bring will bring along other musicians, resulting in a surprising sextet of five voices and drums.
Elsa Grégoire, vocals - François Vaiana, vocals - Anu Junnonen, vocals - Sarah Klenes, vocals - Gabriel Hahn, vocalsThéo Lanau - drums
When Franco-Belgian quintet Synestet perform, their music confounds the senses, and manifests as a mélange of colors, smells, shapes, and textures. These five musicians, enamored with improvisation and exhibiting a playful exuberance, color between the lines to form a cohesive, improvised soundscape. This new juncture in the group’s trajectory, initiated by clarinetist Hélène Duret, offers a sonic exploration which extols both the virtues of simplicity and inventiveness, and evokes the spirit of Ornette Coleman, Jimmy Giuffre, Duke Ellington, Jakob Bro, Timber Timbre.
Hélène Duret, clarinet / bas clarinetSylvain Debaisieux, tenor saxophoneBenjamin Sauzereau, guitar - Fil Caporali, double bass - Maxime Rouayroux, drums
18:30 - 19:45
Alex Koo presented his latest album Etudes for Piano at Flagey this spring, fusing his passion for both jazz and classical. The Belgian-Japanese piano wizzard does not pin himself down to particular styles or genres, and his work has been applauded by, among others, DownBeat Jazz Magazine, the international reference in the jazz world.
Alex Koo, piano - Lennart Heyndels, double bass - Dré Pallemaerts, drums
20:15 - 21:30
‘Pills and Water’ is the first solo project by artist nino_uncut aka François Vaiana. From a rave
over a gospel church to a jazz club, this work explores the artist’s vast musical territory in just a few songs. It takes us on a journey through a world of poppy metaphors, references to the 90s and cinematic atmospheres. For the artist, Pills and Water is conceived as a catharsis.
François Vaiana, vocals - Anu Junnonen, vocals - Cassandre Prieux, vocalsLeander Moens, vocals - Martin Lauwers, vocals - Joachim Iannello, violin - Thomas Mayade, trumpet / flugelhorn - Rozanne Descheemaeker, horn - Tom Bourgeois, tenor saxophone / bas clarinet - Benjamin Sauzereau, guitar - Dorian Dumont, pianoLennart Heyndels, double bass - Théo Lanau, drums
EMILE LONDONIEN
15:45 - 16:45
who also plays at our festival on Friday 26.05. On a sidenote: we recommend to bring your danceshoes to this concert.
R&B, Soul, Pop, Trap and afrobeats. Currently planning her biggest project yet, K.ZIA is introducing a whole new facet to her universe in her album Genesis. She will be introducing her alter ego ZIA who sings in French.
K.ZIA
17:15 - 18:30
19:00 - 20:15
20:45 - 22:00
What happens if you blend London’s new jazz scene with the French city of Strasbourgh? Emile Londonien, a personal interpretation of the UK jazz tradition and the traditional French jazz scene. Broken Beat, Jazz, House or Hip Hop : it’s very difficult to put a label ons this « next gen » band of the French jazz scene. They get along very well with Léon Phal,
K.ZIA is a Brussels-born, worldraised, Berlin-based, singer, songwriter and artistic director. Her vibrant music blends up alternative
This Ghent offspring of the youngest generation of Belgian jazz bands is inspired by dub, but is not necessarily indebted to it. With a background in jazz, Kosmo Sound creates an exciting, danceable and eclectic universe with tight grooves, oriental colors and spacy sound effects.
You’d be forgiven for thinking KRANKk comes from England. Their mix of Grimey basslines, Burial-inspired atmospheres and future garage beats sound like they were brewed in a London lock-off. But really, they are from Antwerp - and put a wacky twist on their two-step rhythms with live instrumentation. Live, it’s a cannonball at speed, it’s infectiously exciting, danceable and super virtuoso.
16:30 - 17:30
Griots (traditional healing artists) who was born in Bobo Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) and lived in Mali and Ivory Coast. Singer, musician and maker of traditional musical instruments, he is recognized as a Master on the djembe, the dumdum, the tama (talking drum), the longa, the kora, the ngoni and the balafon.
The Latin influences recur throughout their oeuvre, with ethnic and psychedelic sounds. The way the five men bring all the above together and mix it with African and Middle Eastern sounds, is almost hypnotic. Synthesizers and electronic effects spice up Compro Oro’s distinctive musical marriage of vibraphones, electric guitars, jazzfunk rhythms, exotic percussions and dubby bass patterns. “Compro Oro are a mercurial Belgian quintet with a penchant for the vibraphone”. If JazzWise says so, who are we to conradict them?
Wim Segers, percussion / vibraphonesBart Vervaeck, guitars - Matthias
Debusschere, basss - Robbe Kieckens, percussions, congass - Frederik Van den Berghe, drums
Ão is a young and exciting Belgian fourpiece blending saudade, indie and subtle electronica, topped off with the phenomenal voice of the Mozambican-Portuguese frontwoman Brenda Corijn.
Brenda Corijn, electronics / vocals, Siebe Chau, guitar / bass pedalss - Jolan Decaestecker, electronics / keys / guitarsBert Peyffers, percussion
18:00 -19:15
Zouratié Koné is a master percussionist, descendant of a family of
Zouratié Koné,drums
COMPRO ORO
19:45 - 21:00
Anyone who still does not realise that Compro Oro is the most exotic Belgian jazz band of the millennium should urgently buy their latest album Buy The Dip.
If you want to discover Brussels, you have to dive in the many clubs, bars, pubs and concert venues the city has to offer, with its rich history and unique vibe. That’s why Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend doesn’t only offer vibrant concerts on five splendid outdoor stages, but also facilitates over 60 concerts in 26 iconic venues all over Brussels. Displaying a wide variety of genres and styles, from crossover, free jazz, mambo, fusion, electro-jazz, swing and vocal jazz, our indoor circuit sychronises perfectly with its outdoor counterpart.
Meet albert’s brunch, an organic and natural farm-to-fork-experience with carefully selected drinks. Hot Swing de Malines will get you in the mood for a jazzy Sunday.
SUNDAY
12:00 Hot swing de Malines
Mont des arts / Mont des Arts 28
Archiduc is a place where Miles Davis has performed and where late singer and icon Arno was a regular. L’Archiduc is a legendary jazz club. Its charm lies in the art deco interior, grand piano and famous doorbell. Don’t be dazzled, the atmosphere is a bit chic but always cordial.
FRIDAY
21:00 NØ. STEAM
SATURDAY
17:00 Rune De Groote
20:30 Nina Kortekaas Quartet
SUNDAY
17:00 Moene Peeters
20:30 Maêl Mercier Quartet
Rue Dansaert / Dansaertstraat 6
Cozy brown bar in the heart of Brussels, known for its improvised parties with DJs and live musicians. Every night, Archipel hosts
each day a concert by a different band: on Friday jazz with Laurent Melnyk Trio, on Saturday freejazz with ALIGAGA and on Sunday
Teddy’s Brain Drain will welcome you with their groovy vibes.
FRIDAY
20:00 Laurent Melnyk Trio
SATURDAY
20:00 ALIGAGA
SUNDAY
17:00 Teddy’s Brain Drain
Rue Marché Aux Poulets/Kiekenmarkt 12
Au Bassin is a great meeting place where tourists and locals come together. The building is an impressive example of early concrete construction and welcomes all kinds of activities. Join on Friday for a bluesy party with Baby Scratch My Back!
FRIDAY
20:00 Baby Scratch My Back
Baksteenkaai /Quai aux Briques 74
In this rustic and smoky establishment spread over two floors with an unbeatable atmosphere, liters of vodka and gin are downed. Every Monday you can enjoy a blues jam session. During Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend, there are two Belgian super acts: the authentic blues-rock of Fred & The Healers on Friday and the Americana music by Nils De Caster and Sara De Smedt on Saturday.
FRIDAY
20:30 Steven De bruyn & Marc Lelangue
SATURDAY
20:30 Nils De Caster, Sara De Smedt & Bart Vervaeck
Karperbrug / Rue du Pont de la Carpe 7
6 BONNEFOOI
Bonnefooi means “by chance” in the Brussels’ dialect. A place where you can randomly discover new music and people from all over the world. During Lotto Brussels Jazz Wknd you can enjoy a mixture of jazz, electro, hiphop,
FRIDAY
21:00 Kau Trio
SATURDAY
21:30 Technoir
SUNDAY 21:30 Ciao Kennedy
Rue des Pierrres / Steenstraat 8
7 BOTANIQUE
The former Botanical Gardens, transformed into a cultural centre in the heart of Brussels, Le Botanique, is committed to promoting musical discoveries and the visual arts. It organises 300 concerts throughout the year and on during its festival Les Nuits Botanique, both for international artists and for small local groups. Discover the experimental sounds of sunking during the Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend!
SUNDAY 20:00 sunking
Rue Royale / Koningsstraat 236
8
Located between the very authentic districts of Marolles and Sablon, the Café des Minimes offers a space where it is good to relax with friends. Local and seasonal products are given pride of place and the drinks have been selected with particular attention. In addition, the Café des Minimes also wants to be a cultural space where any type of event can take
place. On Sunday, Duchesses will take you on the verge of old and new school jazz.
SUNDAY 17:30 duchesses
Rue des Minimes / Minimenstraat 60
Besides a cozy pub where you can play board games, Café Merlo also operates as a concert venue. They do not focus on a particular music genre and various artists from all over the world perform here. DJ Jazzburn will fill up the dance floor on Friday and on Saturday For The Record & Onda Sonora will blow your mind.
FRIDAY
21:00 Jazzburn
20:00 For the record & Ondo Sonora
Baksteenkaai/Quai aux Briques 80
Imagine a timeless moment in the atmosphere of a Brussels of the Belle Epoque... You are sitting comfortably in the incredible vaulted gallery, in the listed brasserie or on the sunny terrace, sipping your drink with friends while a jazz band takes you through the gentle sensuality of a carefully chosen repertoire. Kreshen & Maxime Moyaerts promise a marvellous musical program.
SATURDAY
14:00 Kreshen & Maxime Moyaerts
SUNDAY 17:00 Kreshen & Maxime
Moyaerts
Rue Royale / Koningsstraat 316
Located on Place Rouppe, in the heart of Brussels, the Ebrius is used to host some of the best groove jams in Brussels. Organized by Nicolas Felices, he will do us the honor of inviting his band Nobless and Nancy Khadra in order to transport us in the multiple musical universes of the new generation of the Brussels scene.
FRIDAY
19:30 Nancy Khadra
Place Rouppeplein 6
Grand Casino is an entertainment center in the heart of the city, filled with possibilities to have the day and night of your life. Enjoy yourself at one of our 404 slot machines, learn how to play poker or Blackjack, watch the roulette spin and let yourself be entertained during one of our many special events. On the flavourous retro melodies of the ’40, ’50 and ‘60s, you can enjoy a cocktail at their bar or an exquisite meal in their restaurant.
FRIDAY
18:00 Bachot Muna
SATURDAY 22:00 Cream Colored
Ponies
SUNDAY 16:00 Along comes Mary Boulevard Anspach/Anspachlaan 30
The Café des Halles, located in the historical building of SaintGery, was converted years ago into an event hall. For the Lotto
Brussels Jazz Weekend, they are doing it again with an energetic cocktail of indiepop, shoegaze, afrojazz, funk and latino.
FRIDAY 20:00 Pilod
SATURDAY 19:00 L’Americano
21:00 Fabrice Mukuna Band
SUNDAY 15:00 OBERBAUM
Place Saint-Géry / Sint-Goriksplein 1
L’impérial is a Premium bar for concerts, cocktails, specializing in champagne, located in the upper part of the city, near the Place Poelaert and its emblematic Palace of Justice.
SATURDAY
20:00 Sal La Rocca & Friends
Rue de la régence / Regentschapsstraat 67
The Instituto Cervantes was founded by Spanish law in 1991 and aims to spread the language and culture of Spain and the Spanish-speaking countries worldwide. In Brussels, the institute collaborates with museums, galleries, the stage environment, publishing houses and other Brussels, Spanish and Latin American cultural institutions. On Friday, you are welcome to enjoy the music of Fazant Trio!
FRIDAY
18:00 Fazant Trio
Avenue Louise / Louisalaan 140
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Established in an old station completely restored, the Jazz Station is a living center dedicated to jazz. It’s a friendly space where the respect for the musicians and the public is a daily reality. A place where the musical quality is always a priority. Swing on Friday in one of the best Jazz hot spots in Belgium!
FRIDAY
20:00 Take The E Train - Swing
Party with Ksenia Parkhatskaya -
Swingalicious 4tet w/ Lorena del Mar
Chaussee de Louvain / Leuvensesteenweg 193a-195
17 LE COQ
Le Coq is a brown pub with an interesting mix of multilingual visitors: from hipsters to experimental music lovers and jazz cats. On Sunday evening we delight the public with Funkjazz en lounge of Jaunk.
SUNDAY 21:00 Jaunk
Auguste Ortsstraat / Rue Auguste Orts 14
Matinée is a slow music and brunch concept in Brussels, each last Sunday morning of the month. This with free entrance at changing locations throughout the city. Living in the city, we forget to notice the moments in between, little intermissions before the loudness comes flooding back in. Stillness. But the vividness of the city is equally alive through the moments of rest it demands. Matinée and Vol Tapijt invite you to do just that. So drop by to listen to a variety of slow gems, handpicked to start your day off right and seize your Sunday.
SUNDAY
11:00 Matinée Sounsystem
13:00 Daan to Earth
15:00 Laminaat & Vinyl
17:00 Mevis
19:00 RIET
Arteveldestraat / Rue Artevelde 70
The Brussels café concerts
Stoemp! joins forces with Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend and organises a double bill of talent to be discovered at Pianofabriek.
Uwase is a young Brussels-based producer and song-writer who released the stunning debut EP ‘Pink Skies Ahead’ last year. Simba, in turn, is the solo project of Casper Van De Velde, the drummer/ all-rounder you know from SCHNTZL, Bombataz and Donder.
Pianofabriek is a workplace and incubator for talent in Brussels’ Sint-Gillis/Saint-Gilles, an open house where artists, staff and visitors can meet. This café concert is organised with the support of the municipality of S(a) int-Gilli/es. This concert is part of the 1060 Program that shines a light on local talent, in collaboration with the municipality of St-Gilli/es.
FRIDAY 20:30 Simba 21:20
UWASE
Fortstraat / Rue du Fort 35
Plein Publiek is a young and creative company located in the unique and historical building of la Palais de la Dynastie on the Mont des Arts. They strive to provide an unforgettable experience for every guest whether it is through a dinner, a corporate event, or a
dance party. The venue consists of the greenhouse where our guests can enjoy a nice drink and some Lebanese street food from Sumac, the 360° immersive theater where they have a cocktail experience and the terrace with a beautiful view on the Mont des Arts. On Sunday, N8N QUARTET treats you to a mix of jazz, soul and funk.
SUNDAY 14:30 N8N
Kunstberg / Mont des Arts 5
Roskam is a melting pot where people from many places feel at home. Old, young, artists, French speakers, Dutch speakers, polyglots, polyphonics… On Sunday nights Brussels jazz musicians and jazz lovers meet for their weekly recommended dose of Jazz. You’re welcome for a weekend filled with free jazz, soul, crossover and mambo!
FRIDAY
22:00 Araponga
SATURDAY
22:00 Anchoises et Crustacés
SUNDAY
20:00 Lara Humbert Quartet
Vlaamsesteenweg Rue de Flandre 9
For Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend, two historical Belgian jazz institutions, the Sounds and Les Lundis d’Hortense, are joining forces to organise a jam session during the festival. Before, after and between the numerous concerts, the doors of the Sounds will be open and the stage will welcome musicians wishing to exchange the most beautiful jazz standards.
FRIDAY
17:00 MARATHON JAM SESSION
#1 with Guillaume Delbarre
SATURDAY
20:30 MARATHON JAM SESSION
#2 with Felix Zurstrassen
SUNDAY
23:30 MARATHON JAM SESSION
#3 with Wajdi Riahi
17:00 MARATHON JAM SESSION
#4 with Casimir Liberski
20:30 MARATHON JAM SESSION
#5 with Joachim Caffonnette
23:30 MARATHON JAM SESSION
#6 with Arnaud Guichard
Tulpstraat / Rue de la Tulipe 28
The Dominican, the first member of Design HotelsTM in Belgium, is a destination for elegance in the heart of Brussels. Located behind the theatre La Monnaie and nearby the Grand Place, The Dominican has the perfect outdoor
setting to enjoy jazz music with drinks and tapas.
FRIDAY
19:00 O.S.T. Quartet
SATURDAY
19:00 Reunion Quartet
Leopoldstraat / Rue Léopold 9
The style of The Music Village is reminiscent of clubs in New York or London. They also have a small food menu. For the Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend, they invite you on Friday with BLUE SUNSET (blues with some Toot’s spices), on Saturday Oscar Peterson meets the Singers and on Sunday Songs of Paris with gypsy guitars.
FRIDAY
20:30 KIND OF BLUE TRIBUTE
SATURDAY
20:30 KIND OF BLUE TRIBUTE
SUNDAY
20:30 THE RAT PACK TRIBUTE
Steenstraat / Rue des Pierres 50
The sole traditional puppet theater in Brussels. For those who are fans of folklore and dolls. In addition to the theater, there is also a café and a small museum. Completely in the style of Théâtre Royal De Toone, De Braave Joenges will perform here. They describe themselves
as ‘blues in’t Brussels gezoenge’ or ‘Blues sung in Brussels dialect’. Looking foward!
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
22:00 De Braave Joenges en e Braaf Masske
Grasmarktstraat / Rue du Marché
Aux Herbes 66
For a panoramic view of the water and the famous coloured kites along the canal, you have to go to Walvis. Local tip for those with a craving: take your pick from the suggestions. During the evenings, this café is transformed into a stage for the musicians of Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend.
FRIDAY 22:00 Indigo Mango
SATURDAY 22:00 Francesca Fulmini
SUNDAY
16:00 Vincent Thekal Trio
Rue Antoine Dansaert / Dansaertstraat 209
March along on Saturday afternoon with the Brass Parade and discover the vivid center streets of Brussels!
The Parade is a celebration of the rich history and diverse culture of brass music, with bands in all sizes from Belgium, Austria, Czech Republic and Hungary.
Starting point
STE CATERINE
SAT 27.05 | 13:00
An overview of the participating Brass Bands
BRAZZMATAZZ, an 18-headed brassband beast that gnarls and bites, but knows how to raise tensions back up at the right time. Musical influences come from New Orleans and the Balkans, fusing them with more modern influences from electronic genres.
FANFAAR FATAL YOUNG dogs looking for a swinging audience. A multi-purpose brass band. Balkan, gypsy, klezmer and their own songs in Byzantine atmospheres.
AMBRASSBAND In its 21 years of existence, the Ambrassband has established itself as a solid reputation, charming every audience with a mix of balkan, klzmer and their own compositions.
TUBONICA (Austria) Tubonica is a young talented duo with the suc cessful approach to redefine the traditional folk music sound. And in doing so, Tubonika is igniting an infectious musical firework.
THE KLEZMER ENSEMBLE (Czech Republic) The Klezmer Ensemble is dedicated to interpre ting Klezmer or traditional Jewish music. This artistic ensemble is composed of pupils from the Vítě zslava Kapralová Primary School of Arts Brno.
IN MEDIA BRASS (Hungary) The members of The In Medias Brass got their degree at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, and their concerts are received with grand applause and ovation all over the world.
Music lovers in the municipalities of Etterbeek and Anderlecht are also invited to discover a wide range of vivid concerts at two mini-festivals!
Van Meyelplein
On May 27th Nicolas Kummert and KAU trio will be present on the Van Meyelplein. Enjoy music and apéro while experiencing the finest adepts of expressive jazz.
17:00
Nicolas Kummert - Résonances
For Nicolas, music is above all a form of resonance, of ‘résonance’, with the other artists on stage and with the audience. It makes it possible to share emotions in a very direct way, while allowing the other person to engage their own emotions. With this international group that brings together a Belgian, a French, a Beninese and a Malagasi, he especial-
ly seeks this resonance, this boundless sharing.... The addition of electronics adds an extra level of expressiveness and opens the door to mysterious atmospheres by harmoniously merging with the band’s acoustic sounds.
Jazz On The Canal
18:30
KAU trio
KAU trio. is an instrumental project based in Brussels. Representing various European backgrounds, their coming-together is in the spirit of the city they grew up in. Taking inspiration from jazz, they create a head-bobbing atmosphere using broken beats and heavy grooves while leaving space for improvisation.
Jan Janzen, keys - Matteo Genovese, bass
André Breidlid, drums
The cultural centre Escale du Nord, the Dutch-speaking Cultural Service of Anderlecht and the non-profit association Sémaphore are once again joining forces to offer a unique variation on the festival: concerts on the roof of a boat on the canal!
On Sunday May 28th, you can enjoy the sun and the coolness of the waterfront at the foot of the Marchant Bridge with Don Kapot and their extremely funky afrobeats. They will be followed by Tiganwa, the musical project of Imane Guemssy, who along with other female musicians brings the ancestral art of Moroccan gnawa music. Interludes will be provided by La Jacqueline, the cycling
soundsystem and her DJ Loo Is. Experience a whole afternoon of mesmerzing concerts on this unique location during the last day of the festival.
14:00-15:00
DJ Loo Is (La Jacqueline)
15:00-16:00
Tiganwa
16:00-17:00
DJ Loo Is (La Jacqueline)
17:00-18:00
Don Kapot
18:00-19:00
DJ Loo Is (La Jacqueline)
Brussels Jazz Alert is an initiative enabling music lovers to discover new and refreshing jazz talents. Our platform puts the spotlight on a different band each month, giving you the chance to explore their music, influences, favourite places in Brussels and much more.
Listen to our podcast hosted by Lefto for an exchange of musical inspiration and get a glimpse into the band’s life by following our social media channels for exclusive photos
at their favourite spots. Plus, don’t miss our monthly showcase where you can experience the band’s talents live at a top jazz club in Brussels.
Want to attend our future Jazz Alerts?
www.brusselsjazzalert.be
This aparthotel in the center of Brussels offers you the comfort of an apartment with the services of a hotel.
Ideally located, you can enjoy total independence during your short or long stay. The hotel residence is located in the old town: a 10 minute walk from the Grand Place and the most beautiful squares in the world (UNESCO) or 13 minutes from Manneken Pis.
Even without the festival Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend, this residence is ideal for a tourist or business stay. Here you will find all amenities as well as many restaurants and designer shops, bars and cultural venues.
Needless to say that our aparthotel is easily accessible by public transport.