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KURT VAN HERCK ON A NEW AMINA FIGAROVA CD : "COME ESCAPE WITH ME"
Tenor saxophonist Kurt VAN HERCK appears on a new cd of Rotterdam based pianist Amina FIGAROVA (from Azerbaidjan), titled "Come escape with me" (Munich BMCD 465), recorded with Dutch players : Bart PLATTEAU (fl), Marcel REYS (tp), Tom BEEK (sax), Wiro MAHIEU (b) and Chris STRIK (drs). (Sept. 3, 2005)
NEW WEB SITE : "SUNDANCE JAZZ" (YVES BUDIN)
Designer-illustrator from Liège, Yves Budin, whose work depict jazz scenes has his own site.
Yves, with nickname of Sundance Kid, is known for his mostly black ink designs and is more and more exposed around the country.
The new site, www.sundancejazz.be, features a.o. personal note, expositions list, presentation of comics projects but mostly a gallery of his collection and an extra ordinary " Sketches of Miles " show following Miles Davis' life in design & text (partly by JP Schroeder).
A site of high value, visit recommended. (Aug. 31st, 2005)
KAREL VAN MARCKE WINS THE BAP/PAB SABAM PRIZE 2005 FOR BELGIAN JAZZ THEMES
Composer (and bandleader of Jambangle) Karel VAN MARCKE has won the 2005 edition of the annual BAP/PAB of SABAM composition contest for Belgian jazz themes. The awarded piece, "Senses for life", will be submitted as the imposed work to be played by the finalists of the upcoming Jazz Hoeilaart contest for young bands in September. (Aug. 21, 2005)
JEAN WARLAND INTRODUCES 12 BASSES PROJECT !
Bassist and arranger Jean Warland has been commissioned by Jazz Middelheim to write for a 12 piece band composed of double basses. His arrangements on jazz classics were performed in Antwerp (in de Singel) by an international gathering of bass players, some from the classical world (arco), some from the jazz scene (pizzicato, a.o. Jean himself, Bas Cooymans, Bart de Nolf). Jan De Haas (drs) provided with some discrete brush work and the audience was amazed at the full range of sounds produced by the acoustic instruments. Peter Vermeersch also brought in a piece he composed for the basses in a more experimental idiom. (Aug. 14, 2005)
NEW CD OF LET's CALL ED (ERWIN VANN GROUP)
"Let's call Ed" is the title of the new album of the band (of the same name) led by tenor saxophonist Erwin Vann, with Jozef Dumoulin (Fender Rhodes), Michel Hatzigeorgiou (el. bass) and Dré Pallemaerts (drs). It is mostly based upon spontaneously improvised pieces. (Aug. 14, 2005)
AUG. 12, 2005 : FINAL BAR : FRANCY BOLAND, PIANIST/COMPOSER/ARRANGER OF WORLD FAME
We hear from SADI, his good friend, that pianist/composer/arranger Francy BOLAND has died this afternoon (12:30) in Geneva, Switserland, of cancer, at the age of 75. He was an immense musician, without any doubt one the greatest jazzmen ever born in Europe (he was born in Namur, Belgium, on November 6, 1929). After playing and writing for Bobby JASPAR, SADI, Henri RENAUD, etc...he led an octet with US drummer Kenny CLARKE (which recorded for Blue Note), and his writing talents were soon praised internationally. He had the opportunity to write for all the major radio big bands in Europe, the Count BASIE Orchestra, and ended up in the sixties and seventies leading a fantastic super big band, the Kenny CLARKE/Francy BOLAND, which made an impressive contribution to the jazz scene, recording numerous albums and appearing all over the world. These last years, he lived in semi-retirement in Switserland.
Thank you, Mr Boland, we owe you some great music... (Aug. 12, 2005)
JAZZ CLUBS WORLDWIDE NETCASTING
Now netcasting a Jazz Programme on a monthly basis: http://www.jazz-clubs-worldwide.com/netradio/jazzhalfhour.htm There is also a Pocast version available.
If any musicians would like to send their Albums/albums I will include track/s from them in future programmes.
They can contact me at pmaguire@jazz-clubs-worldwide.com.
Jazz Clubs Worldwide now gets more that 800,000+ hits each months and reaches a worldwide audience. (July 31, 2005)
2006 LONDON INTERNATIONAL JAZZ COMPETITION FOR VOCALISTS
The first annual London International Jazz Competition to be held at the prestigious Cadogan Hall (www.cadoganhall.com)
The competition is open to vocalists worldwide, across the entire jazz spectrum, aged 18 years and over. The panel of judges will be chosen
from eminent names in the Jazz world and three of the most accomplished UK Jazz musicians will accompany the artists in the two staged heats,
namely Pete Churchill, Jeff Clyne and Trevor Tomkins.
The Competition organizer will provide travel and accommodation for the twelve semi-finalists.
The semi-final and final will be attended by members of the press, music industry, eminent musicians and the listening public.
The Competition will take place from 18th to 22nd March 2006. Entry deadline is 30th November 2005.
For details, requirements and application please visit www.londoninternationaljazz.com
Organized and promoted by MEhr Clef (www.mehrclef.com) (July 25, 2005)
PASCAL SCHUMACHER, APPEARANCE AT THE PAPAL PALACE COURT IN AVIGNON
Just back from a tour in South Africa, Pascal Schumacher and his quartet are following with concerts, South France, namely at the legendary Avingnon Papal Palace, July 31st as openig for Bireli Lagrène. (July 22, 2005)
LE THÉÂTRE MARNI & FLAGEY JOINT VENTURE OF JAZZ!
The Two establishments, located at the same vicinity around place Flagey, are to co-produce a jazz festival to take place from September 6 to 17th featuring Belgian & international jazzmen.
Program to be revealed shortly. (July 20, 2005)
JULY 21, 2005 : PHIL ABRAHAM : UNIQUE CONCERT WITH AN INTERNATIONAL QUINTET IN LIBRAMONT
On July 21, 2005 (20:30), in the Eglise du Sacré-Coeur of Libramont, the "Juillet Musical de Saint-Hubert" organizes a unique concert featuring trombone player Phil ABRAHAM, surrounded by well known international musicians : Hervé SELLIN (p), Mino CINELU (perc.), Philippe AERTS (b) and Daniel HUMAIR (drums). The program will revisit standards.
Infos : 061/61 39 99. (July 12, 2005)
ROBERT SACRÉ's WEB SITE : "BLACK MUSIC USA"
Robert SACRÉ is well known in Belgium and abroad for his vast knowledge of the roots of jazz music, namely blues, gospel, etc...Those interested in these musical forms will find lots of informations and useful links on his web site, Black Music USA. (July 7, 2005)
ORGAN PLAYER DIRK VAN DER LINDEN HAS RECORDED AN ALBUM WITH RED HOLLOWAY
Hammond organ player Dirk VAN DER LINDEN has recorded an album with US tenor sax legend Red HOLLOWAY at DVR studios (Belgium). (July 3, 2005)
ARTS-Ô-BASES - BACK IN BUSINESS
New number : 0486/05.60.15 (43, rue Ulens - 1080 Bruxelles)
Jam sessions restart as of June 30 and during the whole summer :
July 7 : special Tap-guitare with Randy Strom (USA)
1July 14 : special jam Brazil
Concerts :
July 15 : end of workshop + Weber IAGO piano solo
July 16 : end of workshop + teachers (Victor Da Costa, Henri Greindl, Daniel Miranda, Fulvio Paredes, Caito Marcondes,
Renato Martins...)
August 12 : Tchango and friends
Resumption of normal activities after summer vacation. (June 30, 2005)
IVAN PADUART BACK FROM THE FAR EAST
A successful tour for Ivan's trio (with Philippe Aerts & Mimi Verderame) during which they had a stay in Macao (master class & concert with Rick Margitza).
Followed by a series of concerts in Tokyo with singer Charito.
Recording of an album, trio, at Body & Soul (one of Tokyo's oldest clubs) .
The trio is invited to come back in May 2006. (June 28, 2005)
NEW QUARTET CD OF DRUMMER MIMI VERDERAME : "MISTER JO"
The Mogno label just released a new quartet album of drummer and guitarist Mimi VERDERAME, titled "Mister Jo" (Mogno J018), recorded with Kurt VAN HERCK (tenor sax), Michael BLASS (piano) and Philippe AERTS (bass). (June 27, 2005)
THE BAND "SLANG" RECEIVES THE "OCTAVES DE LA MUSIQUE" 2005 (JAZZ) AWARD
Sponsored by Le Conseil de la Musique, RTL and SABAM, the "Octaves de la Musique" were distributed (for the second year) on June 21, 2005 at the Brussels city hall, this time in several categories. In the category "jazz", it is the band "Slang" which received the award, distinguished as the "most significant talent of the past season". (June 25, 2005)
ERIC LEGNINI ON A CD OF DANIELE SCANNAPIECO "NIGHT AND DAY"
Pianist Eric LEGNINI appears on an album of Italian saxophonist Daniele SCANNAPIECO (ten & sop sax), titled "Night and Day" (MSCD 010) and recorded with Fabrizio BOSSO (tp), Dario ROSCIGLIONE (b) and André CECCARELLI (drs). (June 23, 2005)
JULY 17, 2005 : PHILIP CATHERINE "GUITAR ORCHESTRA" AT THE BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL
On July 17st, 2005, during the Blue Note Jazz festival in Ghent, guitarist Philip CATHERINE will perform with his "Guitar Orchestra". He will be surrounded by other Belgian guitarists : Pierre VAN DORMAEL, Peter HERTMANS, Jacques PIROTTON, Nicolas FISZMAN and Quentin LIÉGEOIS. Details on the festival on their web site. (June 21, 2005)
NEW ALBUM OF THE "SOUL & SOUL BAND"
Soul & Soul Band, the band led by drummer Santo SCINTA, has an album out. The other musicians are : Frank DERUYTTER (sax), Marco LOCURCIO (gt), Didier DERUYTTER (org.) and Jacques PILI (el. b.), and the music is a mix of soul, funk, rock and fusion jazz. (June 20, 2005)
PHOTOGRAPHER HUGO VAN DE VELDE HAS A WEB SITE, WITH JAZZ & BLUES PHOTOS
Belgian photographer Hugo Van de Velde has a web site with nice jazz and blues photographs. (June 19, 2005)
NOW AVAILABLE : THE CD OF "SWING DEALERS". + VIDEO CLIPS ON THEIR SITE
The album recorded some months ago by the SWING DEALERS (Vincent MARDENS, sax, Pascal MICHAUX, piano, Jean VAN LINT, bass & vocals and Jan DE HAAS, drums) can now be purchased on the band's web site. And the name of the band doesn't lie, they swing. And while you visit their site, take a look at the nice videoclips, too. (June 18, 2005)
PURZELBAUM UNLIMITED (ANJA KOWALSKI / CATHERINE SMET) : NEW CD :"DÖ"
Pianist Catherine SMET and singer Anja KOWALSKI have a new album out with their duo named "Purzelbaum Unlimited". The album is entitled Dö, with mostly their own compositions and improvisations. (June 17, 2005)
NEW CD OF MIRAGES, THE YVES GOURMEUR TRIO :"ÉTERNITÉ"
The TRAVERS label releases a trio of Mirages, the trio of pianist Yves GOURMEUR, with Cédric WATERSCHOOT (el. b.) and Michel MORVAN (drs). Titled Éternité (Travers TRA-009), the album presents exclusively the compositions of the pianist. (June 17, 2005)
EXIT "GABS" (SPY) & "JAZZ 8", LONG LIFE TO "N'8' JAZZ"
On June 11, 2005, the Robert JEANNE Quartet (Michel HERR, Jean WARLAND, Félix SIMTAINE) gave the last concert organized at the Gabs cafe in Spy by the "Jazz 8" association. After 12 years of successful concerts, in a unique atmosphere, the association will disappear, but to be revived as "N'8' Jazz" (with Philippe DETHY and Sylvain LUC still in command). They will leave the GABS cafe in Spy to organize concerts in various locations, in the hope to have someday their own place. We wish them the best success. (June 17, 2005)
3 CD BOX "JAZZ MIDDELHEIM 2005" TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF THE FESTIVAL
To celebrate 25 years of Jazz Middelheim (the Antwerp festival), VRT Radio 1 publishes a 3 CD box entitled "Jazz Middelheim 2005". On sale in the records shops in June and later during the festival in August, it is a compilation coming from records of artists who have performed during the festival, mostly from the USA. Collectors will notice that 5 tracks are previously unreleased material with Belgian artists; those tracks were actually recorded live at Jazz Middelheim :
BRT JazzOrkest with SADI
Philip CATHERINE with Niels-Henning Orsted PEDERSEN
DRUMMER MIMI VERDERAME WILL LEAD THE "VILLAGE BIG BAND" : DETAILS
On July 1st, 2005, the Music Village (jazz club in Brussels), will introduce a new big band led by drummer Mimi VERDERAME, as announced here some weeks ago. Details of the personel now have emerged. Here are the names of the musicians : Gino Lattuca, Jean-Pol Steffens, Philippe Ranallo (trumpet), Robin Verheyen (soprano & alto sax), Tom Van Dyck (alto sax), Fred Delplanck (tenor sax), Sara Meyer (baritone sax), Claude Remacle (trombone), Alain Palizeul (bass trombone), Michael Blass (piano), Philippe Aerts (bass),
Mimi Verderame (lead, drums). Arrangements : Tom van Dyck. The name of the band : the Village Big Band. (June 2, 2005)
SOLO PIANO ALBUM OF IVAN PADUART :"ALONE"
Pianist Ivan PADUART presents his first solo piano album, recorded in Portugal and Belgium, and titled "Alone" (@lone 001). Ivan plays his own compositions and improvisations. (June 1, 2005)
