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| SOON : LIVE CD OF THE JEAN-PIERRE CATOUL / CHARLES LOOS DUO Announced for February 2001, a live CD of violin player Jean-Pierre CATOUL and pianist Charles LOOS, titled "Sad Hopes" (Virgin Belgium NV 8507842). (Dec. 30, 2000) |
| DRUMMER MIMI VERDERAME ON LOET VAN DER LEE'S "ADDERLEY PROJECT" CD Drummer Mimi VERDERAME appears on the upcoming CD of the Dutch trumpet player Loet VAN DER LEE, 'The Adderley Project' (A-Records - AL 73209), to be released on Jan. 5th, 2001. The album pays a tribute to the music of Nat ADDERLEY, with the participation of Benjamin HERMAN (alto sax), Rob VAN BAVEL (piano) and Martin WIND (bass). (Dec. 30, 2000) |
| ON TV : TOOTS THIELEMANS IN DUO WITH KENNY WERNER OR MARTIAL SOLAL Here are two upcoming appearances of Toots THIELEMANS on tv : (Dec. 29, 2000) |
| JACKY LEPAGE's PHOTO BOOK WILL NOT COME OUT ! If you have been waiting for the Jacky LEPAGE photo book, here are some bad news. The publisher went into bankrupcy, so the book is not coming out ! Too bad, because everything was ready (texts, lay-out, etc...). If you are a publisher and interested in taking over, please contact Jacky LEPAGE : Jacky.Lepage@swing.be. (Dec. 29, 2000) |
| THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA GOES OVERSEAS The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA goes on a concert trip to New York. They will perform on the International Association of Jazz Educators conference (www.iaje.org) on Friday Jan. 12, 2001 at noon in the Imperial Ballroom of the Sheraton in NY, with Kenny WERNER (p) as a guest. They will also play in The Cuthing Room, same date at 00.00. More info: see their schedules page. (Dec. 29, 2000) |
| OBOE PLAYER EMMANUELLE SOMER HAS HER OWN WEB SITE AND SOON A NEW CD. Belgian oboe and multi-instrumentalist Emmanuelle SOMER has launched her own WEB SITE, which offers, in English and French : biography, discography, infos on her bands, concerts, photos, music samples and more. You can also order her albums via the site. We 'll soon give you details on her upcoming quartet CD (with pianist Marc MANGEN), titled "Odyssey". (Dec. 29, 2000) |
| THE TRAVERS RESURRECTS AS "TRAVERS EMOTION" IN THEATRE MARNI, BRUSSELS After having to close down the club at rue Traversière and after the dissolution of the organization, Jules IMBERECHTS and the team of the Travers organize concerts again as TRAVERS EMOTION, part of the BRUMUSE non-profit organization. Grand opening concert on January 16, 2001 (19:30), with pianist Nathalie LORIERS and EXTENSIONS at Théâtre Marni, rue de Vergnies, 25 in Ixelles (Brussels). Reservations mandatory. Program of the concerts : see their WEB SITE. Infos : BRUMUSE asbl/Vzw, Rue Traversière, 5, B-1210 Brussels.Tel: ++32 (0)2 217 48 00 - fax: ++32(0)2 223 10 21. Email : travers@cyclone.be. (Dec. 27, 2000) |
| SOON : NEW ERNST VRANCKX CD Pianist Ernst VRANCKX should soon have a new quintet album out on the W.E.R.F. label : "Songs and Dances" (W.E.R.F. 023), with Ernst VRANCKX (piano), Bart DEFOORT (soprano and tenor saxophone), Laurent BLONDIAU (trumpet), Stefan LIEVESTRO (bass) and Herman PARDON (drums). Release expected in Feb. 2001. (Dec. 27, 2000) |
| JAN. 20, 2001 : DJANGOFOLLLIES 7th EDITION BY "LES AMIS DE BROSELLA" ASBL For the fans of Django REINHARDT's music : the Djangofolllies Festival, organized by "Les Amis de Brosella", will take place at the CENTRE CULTUREL DES RICHES-CLAIRES, Rue des Riches-Claires 24, 1000 BRUXELLES. Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 20:00 ! Featuring : Infos : 32/2/270-98-56. (Dec. 24, 2000) |
| SOON TO BE RELEASED : TRIO MIDNIGHT & STEVE HOUBEN ALBUM After their successful appearance during the Ciney festival, we will soon have a CD of TRIO MIDNIGHT featuring alto sax/flute player Steve HOUBEN, recorded in Brussels. Expect to find it in your local record shop beginning January 2001. The release will be combined with a tour of the group in Brussels, Dinant, Namur, Ciney, Aiseau-Presles. (Dec. 24, 2000) |
| YVONNE WALTER SINGS X-MAS SONGS ON HER NEW CD Singer Yvonne WALTER has a new CD out, featuring Christmas songs in duo with pianist Harry HAPPEL. It is titled "Songs for Christmas" (IPROD-1634). (Dec. 23, 2000) |
| NATHALIE LORIERS RECEIVES THE BOBBY JASPAR PRIZE FROM THE FRENCH "ACADEMIE DU JAZZ" Pianist/composer Nathalie LORIERS has just received the Bobby JASPAR Prize from the French "Académie du Jazz". The prize goes to a European musician for his musical achievements. (Dec. 23, 2000) |
| JAZZ MARATHON 2001 The next edition of the Brussels Jazz Marathon, the 6th under this title, will take place on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 of May, 2001. Closing concert of Lundis d'Hortense on Sunday May 20 at the Grand' Place. Groups & musicians wishing to participate, urgently contact Patrick Verstraeten at 02/456.04.75 or email: patrickv@variety.be. (Dec. 22, 2000) |
| STEPHANE MERCIER AT THE MARCUS MINGUS Alto sax player Stéphane MERCIER who lives and works in New York is now in Belgium. He will be at the Marcus-Mingus on December 22, playing with : Maxime BLÉSIN, guitar, Sal LA ROCCA, double bass andJan DE HAAS, drums. Stéphane's upcoming album, "Flor de Luna" is expected for early 2001 on the Fresh Sounds/New Talents label. (Dec. 16, 2000) |
| JAZZ 'HALO #3/2000 IS OUT The #3/2000 issue of Jazz 'Halo (in Dutch) is out. Topics: an interview of mouthpiece-maker François LOUIS, and an overview of the record labels in Belgium. We have a link to their site in our JAZZ'HALO page. (Dec. 15, 2000) |
| NEW JAZZ MAGAZINE IN FLEMISH : JAZZMOZAÏEK Jazz in Vlaanderen has published the #0 issue of a new jazz magazine in Flemish. Titled JAZZMOZAÏEK, it features an interview of Jan HAUTEKIET, a trumpet special about Edmond HARNIE and Bert JORIS, a piece on drummer Dré PALLEMAERTS by Jack VAN POLL, texts by Léon LHOEST, Marc VAN DEN HOOF etc... Infos : Jazz Vlanderen: 02/657 31 79. Email : jazz.vlanderen@online.be. (Dec. 15, 2000) |
| PETER HERTMANS HAS HIS WEB SITE Guitarist Peter HERTMANS has opened his own web site. It offers a biography, a discography, music samples, sheet music (his compositions). (Dec. 13, 2000) |
| RTBF JAZZ SITE ADDS NEWS PAGE The RTBF/jazz site, maintained by Philippe BARON, has recently added a news page. (Dec. 13, 2000) |
| PAOLO RADONI ARRANGES THE MUSIC OF KURT WEILL Guitarist/composer/arranger Paolo RADONI has arranged the music of Kurt WEILL for jazz band and a string section. The jazz musicians are : Ben SLUIJS (alto sax), Bart DE NOLF (b), Anca PARGHEL (voc.), Jan DE HAAS (drs). Philippe GÉRARD will conduct the strings. The premiere concert will take place in Tournai on Dec. 15. : infos : 069/25 30 80. (Dec. 13, 2000) |
| ODE FOR JOE PRESENTS ITS EXPANDED VERSION The band ODE FOR JOE, which plays the music of Joe HENDERSON, now also exists in an expanded line-up, called ODE FOR JOE + EXTENSIONS, with the addition of Gino LATTUCA (tp), Erik VERMEULEN (el. p.) and Michel SEBA (perc.). (Dec. 13, 2000) |
| FABRICE ALLEMAN RECOVERS ONE OF HIS STOLEN SAXES On February 5, 1999, Fabrice ALLEMAN's three saxophones were stolen from his car in Brussels. Good news : he found track of the alto sax (that once belonged to the late Jacques PELZER) in Maastricht (Holland) and was able to buy it (!) As there is still hope to find track of the other instruments, here are the details again : Any useful information can be communicated to Fabrice : 065/84-43-90, 0475/64-27-28 or email fabrice.alleman@skynet.be. (Dec. 12, 2000) |
| KRIS DEFOORT's DREAMTIME WITH MARK TURNER IN BRUSSELS On Dec.18 (20:30), the jazz series of the Brussels "Société Philharmonique" will present Kris DEFOORT's DREAMTIME, an 11-piece band with US saxophonist Mark TURNER as a guest at the Brussels Conservatory. Infos : 02/511-34-33. Reservations : 02/507-82-00. (Dec. 11, 2000) |
| THE LIÈGE MAISON DU JAZZ PRESENTS ITS NOVEMBER "HOT HOUSE" NEWS The Liège MAISON DU JAZZ has recently updated its web site with the November "Hot House" News. You will find all the news concerning the projects and activities of the "Maison du Jazz", : jazz lectures, noon concerts, exhibitions etc.... The current exhibition shows a selection of jazz record covers. And we hear that the next "Sauerkraut Night" (with a jam session) will take place on January 13, 2001, in the Centre Culturel of Ans Alleur. Infos : 04/221-10-11. (Dec. 7, 2000) |
| NEW : THE "MAISON DU JAZZ EN HAINAUT" IN MONS A second "Maison du Jazz" (Jazz Museum) recently opened its doors in Belgium. After the now well established MAISON DU JAZZ in Liège, the new one is located in Mons. It is open every day except on Mondays from 10 to 12 and 13 to 18:00 (Sundays : 10-13). The collections include : 10.000 jazz records, videos, photos, magazines etc... Plus jazz databases, exhibitions and lectures. Nothing can be borrowed, everything has to be consulted on the spot. The chairman is a musician, Albert LANGUE, the manager is Luc MAIRESSE and André LOUIS is in charge of the collections. Address : 51 Boulevard Dolez, 7000 Mons. Phone & fax : 065/59-58-24. (Dec. 7, 2000) |
| NEW ON THIS SITE : ADS PAGE We have created a new page for the ads that our visitors (musicians, organizers, collectors, etc...) would wish to publish on this site. Visit it here. (Dec. 6, 2000) |
| FETE DE LA MUSIQUE IN JODOIGNE The Cultural Centre of Jodoigne asked to publish the following information : On the occasion of the Fête de la Musique à Jodoigne on June 23, 2001, the Centre Culturel de Jodoigne is looking for groups. The center is aiming at organizing a musical rally in the cafés of Jodoigne. Be advised : apparently, the establishments owners will not provide sono equipment !? Contact : Centre Culturel, Nathalie Dewaelheyns, Grand Place 1, B-1370 Jodoigne Tel : 010/81 15 15 Fax : 010/81 59 67 (Dec. 5, 2000) |
| RENÉ THOMAS ON-LINE : RADIO RECORDINGS FROM HOLLAND,1974 On the site of the Dutch radio TROS, you can listen in RealAudio to four pieces recorded in 1974 (the year before his death) by the great Belgian guitarist René THOMAS for the Dutch radio show Sesjun. The other musicians are electric pianist Rob FRANKEN, Koos SERIERSE (bass) and Louis DERBY (drs). The pieces are "My wife Maria", "Jesus Think on Me", "Star Eyes" and "Round Midnight". Precious stuff. Click HERE. By the way, these pieces appear on a Timeless CD "Hommage à René Thomas" (SJP 398). (Dec. 4, 2000) |
| JAZZ VIDEOS ON THE DAMBERD WEB SITE On the web site of the jazz club "DAMBERD" in Ghent, you'll find some music videos (in Realaudio format) of concerts which took place in the club, a.o. the Peter HERTMANS Trio with Sal LA ROCCA (b) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs) and a band of students of the Ghent conservatory. For a direct link, click HERE. (Dec. 2, 2000) |
| DEC. 2 : AKA MOON ELECTRIC ON RTBF TV On December 2, at 20:55, RTBF TV "La Deux" will present the concert that the band AKA MOON ELECTRIC gave during the Jazz à Liège Festival. (Dec. 2, 2000) |
| BELGIAN BANDS : TIME TO APPLY FOR LUNDIS D'HORTENSE JAZZ TOURS 2001 A message for Belgian jazz bands : the deadline for applications to the Jazz Tours 2001 of the Lundis d'Hortense is January 4, 2001. Interested bands should send their infos and demo CD or cassette to : Les Lundis d'Hortense asbl, Rue Traversière 11, B-1210 Bruxelles. Phone : 02 219 58 51 - Fax : 02 219 14 36. (Nov. 30, 2000) |
| JEANNE LEE MEMORIAL & CHARITY CONCERT A memorial and charity concert to be held to honor the memory of the great singer and help her family. Jeanne LEE, jazz vocalist and poet, passed away on October 25th, 2000. She performed often in Holland and Belgium. She was also teaching at the Antwerp Conservatory. Her students and colleagues want to honour her with a farewell concert. Because of the medical bills (about 25,000 USD) to be paid by her family (three children, of which two are still studying) A benefit-performance is planned for Monday, December 18th, at 20:30 in the "Rode Zaal" of "de Singel" in Antwerp. The first part of the concert will be a performance of the vocal ensemble of the Antwerp Conservatory, with students of Jeanne and percussionist Chris JORIS, performing arrangements of Jeanne's music and lyrics. Also her colleagues Rachel GOULD (The Hague Conservatory) and Kristina FUCHS (Antwerp Conservatory) will perform. In the second part of the concert you will be able to hear some well-known jazz musicians and colleagues of Jeanne : Fred VAN HOVE, Frank VAGANÉE (Brussels Jazz Orchestra) - (Belgium), Peter KOWALD (D), Arjen GORTER (NL) and John BETSCH (USA/Paris), and Mal WALDRON. Hosts: Wilfried Haese and Kurt Van Eeghem (Belgian Radio 1).(program may be changed) Tickets: 600,- BEF / 300,- BEF (students) Reservations : deSingel, +32/(0)3/248.28.28 Everyone who has affection for Jeanne's music and personality will be present. We hope for a large audience, because it would mean a lot of support to Jeanne's family! Thank you for your kind attention, and hopefully we will meet you at the concert If you're not able to attend to the concert, you can make a donation on the following account: DEXIA (Belgium) 088-2232331-65. The money will be directly transferred to Jeanne's family. This message is from the vocalists of the jazz department of the Antwerp Conservatory. (Nov. 30, 2000) |
| ERWIN VANN & LAURENT BLONDIAU ON ERIC VAN DER WESTEN CD PLAYING MINGUS Dutch bassist Eric VAN DER WESTEN has a new album out, titled "Me, myself and I" (Challenge CHR 70077) and centered on the music of Charlie MINGUS. Among the (mostly Dutch) musicians are two Belgians, Erwin VANN (sax) and Laurent BLONDIAU (tp). (Nov. 28, 2000) |
| DECEMBER : OCTURN GOES ON TOUR WITH NEW "DOUBLE RHYTHM SECTION PROJECT" After the recent release of their ROUND album (De Werf), the avant-garde band OCTURN will be on tour at the beginning of December with a new project : the "double rhythm section project", with music by Bo VAN DER WERF, Pierre VAN DORMAEL, Geoffroy DE MASURE and Patrick ZIMMERLI. This new material will probably be recorded for a future album. Dates and details in the OCTURN page. (Nov. 27, 2000) |
| VERNISSAGE OF Christian LEBLANC's PHOTO EXHIBITION IN LIÈGE Tuesday, 28 novembre 2000, 17 h to 18 h 30 at the FNAC, Liège (place Saint-Lambert) vernissage of the photo exhibition "Dames de jazz" by Christian DEBLANC (Nov. 27, 2000) |
| MORE CALENDARS OF JAZZ CONCERTS IN BELGIUM ON-LINE We have found a few new calendars on-line that provide with good information on jazz concerts in Belgium. You might want to add them to your bookmarks, next to this one, a must : the RTBF Jazz calendar : For an overview of all the calendars and all the infos available on the live jazz scene in Belgium, visit regularly our LIVE JAZZ page. (Nov. 26, 2000) |
| PHILIP CATHERINE RECEIVES "CHOC DE L'ANNÉE" FROM FRENCH MAGAZINE "JAZZMAN" We heard on the VRT tv news yesterday that guitar player Philip CATHERINE will receive on Monday in Paris a "Choc de l'Année", an award from the French jazz magazine JAZZMAN. Apparently (VRT didn't go into details) for his cd Blue Prince (Dreyfus FDM 36614-2). (Nov. 25, 2000) |
| JAZZ 8 PROGRAM MODIFICATION JAZZ 8, in Spy announces the cancellation of the December 02 concert of Gilles SIOUI.The event will be held next year. Jazz 8 will terminate the year, as already announced, with a concert by OCTURN on December 9, 21h. (Nov. 25, 2000) |
| PHIL ABRAHAM & ERIC LEGNINI ON A CD OF THE PARIS JAZZ BIG BAND Trombone player Phil ABRAHAM and pianist Eric LEGNINI appear on a recent CD of the Paris Jazz Big Band, titled "A suivre !" (Cristal 45602.2) and distributed in France by Melodie. (Nov. 24, 2000) |
| JAZZ RADIO SHOW ON FM AND WEBCAST FROM GHENT The Ghent radio "URGent" has a jazz show every Thursday (24:00-01:00) called "Jazztronautica", hosted by Eva WEYN on FM 107.7 in the Ghent area, with exclusive interviews, such as Philip CATHERINE's this week. But you can listen to it world wide if you connect to their web site HERE. Details and contact in our radio page. (Nov. 24, 2000) |
| NEW CD OF ALTO SAX PLAYER STÉPHANE MERCIER : "FLOR DE LUNA" We read in the press announcements of the Brussels club MARCUS MINGUS for the month of December that alto saxophonist Stéphane MERCIER should soon have a new CD out on the "Fresh Sound/New Talent" label, titled "Flor de Luna". The album was recorded in May 2000 in New York with Philippe THOMAS (tp), Melvin BUTLER (ts), Thomas GROMAIRE (gt), Vincent BOURGEYX (p/kb), Mark ZUBECK (b), Darren BECKETT (drs) and Renato THOMS (perc.). (Nov. 21, 2000) |
| NEW AGENT FOR AKA MOON, OCTURN, ALEXI TUOMARILA 4 If you are interested in booking these bands : AKA MOON, OCTURN or the Alexi TUOMARILA Quartet, you can now contact their new agent : TSAHARA Productions, Dirk FEYS, Antoine Dansaertstraat, 18/2,B-1000 Brussels. Phone: +32 2 513 75 99. Fax: +32 2 513 35 26.E-mail: tsaharaprod@pi.be (Nov. 21, 2000) |
| THE DAMBERD CAFE IN GHENT HAS A WEB SITE The jazz club "DAMBERD" in Ghent has launched a web site at http://www.damberd.be/. You'll find among other things some music videos in Realaudio format, showing the students jazz band of the Ghent conservatory. (Nov. 20, 2000) |
| THE LIVE JUKEBOX OF YVONNE WALTER Singer Yvonne WALTER, a regular feature at the Antwerp HOPPER club, is introducing a new formula. As of Sunday 26 November Yvonne will have a special edition, to be repaeated each last Sunday of the month, together with Frank PEETERS (Guitar), Harry HAPPEL (piano) and club owner Mary HEHUAT (bass). For a 50 Bef. fee, patrons could request a song, out of a list. Non-listed requests are accepted at double fee but are subject to acceptance by the band. (Nov. 19, 2000) |
| SOME YOU WIN SOME YOU LOSE - NOUVEAU THEATRE DU MERIDIEN The Nouveau Théâtre du Méridien, located in Brussels, is finishing a very successful year of activity, with twice a month jazz concerts. This last weekend, the Phil ABRAHAM trio presented some magic moment to a fully packed house. Next month, Michel HERR will terminated the 2000 season in glory in duo with either Gino LATTUCA (tp) or Fabrice ALLEMAN (sop sax). It is therefore sad to announce that due to lack of support from the public authorities, another place will have to cease activities. A gleam of hope, this is not definite. While waiting for the powers to be to kick into action, the Théâtre du Méridien will simply go into 6 months of hibernation. (Nov. 19, 2000) |
| MAL WALDRON, NOW 75, TOURS IN BELGIUM WITH STEVE LACY, JACKIE McLEAN, PAOLO FRESU The legendary pianist Mal WALDRON, who lives in Brussels for several years, has celebrated his 75th birthday on August 16, 2000. He will be on tour this month with some famous colleagues : (Nov. 18, 2000) |
| ALEXI TUOMARILA QUARTET TOURS FINLAND The Alexi TUOMARILA Quartet is about to leave for a tour in Finland which starts on November 21. The band, with Finnish pianist Alexi TUOMARILA (now living in Belgium), is composed of Nicolas KUMMERT (sax), Christophe DEVISSCHER (b) and Teun VERBRUGGEN (drs). They will play a.o. at the Kaamos Jazz Festival (Jazz under the Northern Lights). Their second concert in Saariselkä, Lapland, on Nov. 25, will be recorded by the Finnish radio YLE 1. More details in our GIGS page. (Nov. 17, 2000) |
| SADI's NONET CD IS OUT At long last, the CD in nonet of vibraphone player/composer/arranger SADI is out : SADI NONET (Igloo IGL 151). These are BRT radio recordings from a few years ago, with a.o. Bert JORIS (tp/flh), Peter VANDENDRIESSCHE (alto sax),André VANDENDRIESSCHE (French horn), Marc GODFROID (tuba), Guy DOSSCHE, (clar.), Tony BAUWENS (p),Hein VAN DE GEYN or Bart DE NOLF (bass) and the lateFreddy ROTTIER (drs). (Nov. 17, 2000) |
| NEW OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY JAZZ IN BEST CONDITIONS IN ALSEMBERG/BEERSEL 1 top concert/month in CC De Meent in Alsemberg - Beersel. The theater is located in between Rhode, Linkebeek, Uccle, Waterloo and Braine. All jazz-concerts from Jazzlab Series in Cultureel Centrum de Meent are scheduled on Thursday evenings at 20h30 and cost 350 BEF. Info and reservations: CC de Meent, Gemeenveldstraat 34, 1652 Alsemberg-Beersel; Tel. 02 380.23.85; fax 02/381.03.53. E-mail: demeent@pi.be. For concerts schedule see our WHAT'S UP page. (Nov. 16, 2000) |
| THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA OFFERS A FAN CLUB FORMULA The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA, which is now operating in high gear (like their concerts with Maria SCHNEIDER, during the Audi Jazz) is proposing a formula to become a member of their supporters club. Free CDs and other advantages for a membership fee. For details see their new pages. (Nov. 15, 2000) |
| FÉLIX SIMTAINE & TEN-TAMARRE ANNOUNCE TOUR FOR NOVEMBER 2001 For organizers interested : drummer Félix SIMTAINE informs us that his new tentet, TEN-TAMARRE, will be on tour and available for bookings in November 2001. To contact him, see the TEN-TAMARRE page. (Nov. 15, 2000) |
| AKA MOON APPEARS ON PHILIPPE BOESMANS "WINTERMARCHEN" CD, ALSO SOON ON ARTE TV. You will probably remember that AKA MOON had participated a few months ago in "Wintermarchen", the opera by Philippe BOESMANS created at "La Monnaie" (Brussels). Now, for those interested in contemporary music, Deutsche Gramophon has released the CD of the opera (DG 469 559-2). And the tv station ARTE will broadcast the opera on Nov. 29, 2000. (Nov. 15, 2000) |
| L'ÂME DES POÈTES INTRODUCES ITS NEW CD DURING 2 SPECIAL CONCERTS On Nov. 16 & 17, at the "Bouche à Oreille" (Brussels), the trio L'AME DES POETES, with Pierre VAIANA (sop. sax), Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (bass) and Fabien DEGRYSE (gt) will play two concerts to introduce their latest CD "Elle est à toi, cette chanson" (Igloo Igl 154) (with instrumental jazz versions of songs by French songwriter Georges BRASSENS). An original idea : the CD is included in the admission fee of the concert. Location : "Bouche à Oreille", rue Félix Hap 11, 1040 Brussels. (Nov. 13, 2000) |
| PHILIPPE AERTS ON A RICHIE VITALE CD Belgian bassist Philippe AERTS, who currently lives in Switserland, appears on a recent CD of trumpet player Richie VITALE, titled "Shake it !" (TCB 20452), apparently recorded in New York in '99, with Ralph LALAMA (ts), Tardo HAMMER (p) & Taru OKAMOTO (drs). (Nov. 13, 2000) |
| THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA COLLABORATES BRILLIANTLY WITH MARIA SCHNEIDER The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA played three unanimously acclaimed concerts with US composer/arranger Maria SCHNEIDER. The last one was recorded by Flemish radio VRT. (Nov. 13, 2000) |
| THE MARCUS MINGUS HAS A NEW WEB SITE The Brussels club Marcus Mingus (located in Hotel Arlequin, rue de la Fourche) has launched a new web site at http://www.marcusmingus.com, with a detailed program of the club, photographs of the bands, news, etc... (Nov. 12, 2000) |
| La FABRIQUE DE THEATRE, FRAMERIES Under the management of Claudine (alias Lilith) SIMON, a disafected shoe factory in Frameries renovated into a theater school and a modern attractive cultural center, has opened its doors to Jazz on Fridays, once a month. After the opening of the MUSIC VILLAGE, the refurbishing of the SOUNDS, l'INOUI (Redange) jazz goers now have a selection of pleasant clubs to visit. Discover the FABRIQUE DE THEATRE, its formula, free CDs, soup on the house… . (Nov. 11, 2000) |
| RENAUD PATIGNY ON ALL FRONTS Boogie Woogie's enfant terrible, pianist Renaud PATIGNY is hyper active.For concerts schedule, in the Brossela framework, see our GIGS page. As of coming December, Renaud will also become a radio presenter. He'll have a weekly Boogie Woogie show on radio CAMPUS (FM 107.2, Brussels only). Every Tuesday 21h to 22h and repetition on Saturdays 16h30 to 17h30. Renaud now has his own website at http://www.88boogie.com And last but not least, Renaud soon embarks on a US tour, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, Memphis (for dates consult his website). (Nov. 11, 2000) |
| FRED WILBAUX SOLO PIANO Pianist-composer Fred WILBAUX will perform, solo, on Saturday November 25, 20h, at the auditorium de la maison Maene, rue de l'Argone 37, 1000 Brussels. Fred is performing very rarely so it is an opportunity to listen to a very talented and sensitive musician. Reservations 02-537 86 44. Entry 350 Fr. (250 students & seniors).A reception and drinks will be held after the concert. (Nov. 8, 2000) |
| US SINGER JUDI SILVANO WITH BELGIAN BAND Us singer Judi SILVANO will play a few dates in Belgium with a Belgian band composed of Erwin VANN (sax), Ron VAN ROSSUM (p) or Paolo RADONI (gt), Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (b) and Félix SIMTAINE (drs) : Nov. 9 & 10 (21:00) at the Marcus Mingus, Brussels (rue de la Fourche, Hotel Arlequin). (Nov. 8, 2000) |
| GUSTAVO BERGALLI IN CONCERT WITH TOP BELGIAN TRIO Argentinian trumpet player Gustavo BERGALLI will play a few dates in Belgium this week, with Michel HERR (p) Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (b) and Félix SIMTAINE (drs) : (Nov. 8, 2000) |
| NICK KLETCHKOVSKY IS NO MORE We have just got news that bassist Nick KLETCHKOVSKY has passed away last night. Nick has had a long career on the Belgian jazz scene. He played guitar and then switched to the electric bass, playing with a.o. Marc MOULIN & PLACEBO, Michel HERR & SOLIS LACUS, The BRT Jazzorkest led by Etienne VERSCHUEREN, Bob PORTER, SADI, Johnny HOT, and numerous American and European soloists... Funerals should take place at the Uccle funerarium on Friday 10 (14:15, avenue du Silence). (Nov. 7, 2000) |
| EMMANUELLE SOMER PERFORMING AND RECORDING IN NEW YORK Oboe player Emmanuelle SOMER will be performing and recording in November in New York. She just performed at the Berlin Jazz Festival with the HELIOS Quartet. Check her out at the Knitting Factory on Monday November 13th 8pm with the TONE POETS ! She will be recording with the HELIOS Quartet (Pete McCANN, Danny DUNLAP, Jarrod CAGWIN), the TONE POETS (Jonas TAUBER, Jarrod CAGWIN) and guests Peter EPSTEIN, Tom VARNER and Adam BUTLER. She signs all compositions, which englobe many styles of musics around the world. Check her brandnew website (still in construction): www.emmanuellesomer.com (Nov. 7, 2000) |
| BELGIAN DJANGO D'OR NIGHT SOON ON TV Frank HAGÈGE, who organizes the Django d'Or, informs us that large excerpts from the ceremony and concert of the Belgian Django d'or 2000 which took place in Brussels on Oct. 26 should be broadcasted by RTBF and MUZZIK in a reasonable future. One will be able to see and hear this year's awarded musician, saxophone/flute player Steve HOUBEN, and an ubiquitous Michel HERR (p), who, as the guest of honor of the evening, played with his trio (for the occasion, bassist Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE and drummer Dré PALLEMAERTS) and with several soloists : Belgians Bert JORIS (tp), Guy CABAY (vibes), Phil ABRAHAM (tb) and French harp player Isabelle OLIVIER with Nicolas KRASSIK (vl). As soon as dates will be known, we'll keep you posted. (Nov. 7, 2000) |
| JACQUES STOTZEM ON TOUR IN THE UK In November (10-19) 2000, guitarist & finger-picking specialist Jacques STOTZEM will be on tour in the UK for a series of concerts and clinics. See our GIGS Page for more details. (Nov. 7, 99) |
| PHILIPPE AERTS TO TEACH AT "LEMMENS INSTITUUT" IN LEUVEN As of December 2000, bassist Philippe AERTS will be teaching upright bass at the "Lemmens Instituut" in Leuven. See our Jazz Education Page for the address of the school. (Nov. 6, 99) |
| ALL OF ME, LOUIS ARMSTRONG - AN ESSAY IN DISCOGRAPHY ALL OF ME, LOUIS ARMSTRONG is the title of a discography of Satchmo compiled by Jos WILLEMS and Josee MERTENS Contact: Heindoncsesteenweg 175 B-2830 Willebroek. Phone :03-886 73 65 willems.jos@skynet.be (Nov. 5, 99) |
| THE LIÈGE MAISON DU JAZZ PRESENTS ITS OCTOBER "HOT HOUSE" NEWS The MAISON DU JAZZ has recently updated its web site with the October "Hot House" News. You will find all the news concerning the projects and activities of the "Maison du Jazz", : jazz lectures, noon concerts, exhibitions etc.... And a curiousity : a photograph from 69 showing saxophonists Raoul FAISANT and Michel DICKENSCHEID with Guy CABAY ... without his beard ! Infos : 04/221-10-11. (Nov. 5, 2000) |
| AN EVENING AROUND ORNETTE COLEMAN IN LIÈGE On Nov. 4, 20:00, the MAISON DU JAZZ in Liège presents an evening centered on the music of Ornette COLEMAN. Jean-Pol SCHROEDER will give a brief lecture, followed by live music performed by the band of saxophone player Nicolas KUMMERT. This event will take place in a pub that recently opened its doors to jazz, L'ORACLE DE LA DIVE BOUTEILLE, and where regular concerts are expected once or twice a month. Address : 3, rue Hemricourt, 4000 Liège (04/252 45 28). (Nov. 2, 99) |
| NEW OCTURN CD : "ROUND" The label W.E.R.F. announces on its web site the release of a new CD of the band OCTURN, titled "ROUND" (WERF 020), which should be available in a few days. Deeply rooted in jazz tradition but with ears wide open for contemporary influences, Octurn performs new compositions written especially for the band by Kenny WERNER, Denis POUSSEUR, Geoffroy DE MASURE and Frederic RZEWSKI for this new project. The music is again eclectic, always challenging and full of surprises, and the warm band's sounds feed on urban shapes and colors. Special guests on Octurn's third CD are harmonica player Toots THIELEMANS and pianist Kenny WERNER. (Oct. 30, 99) |
| MESSAGE FROM MOTIVES FOR JAZZ Dear all, Frédéric GALLIANO will perform in Belgium on the 4th of November 2000 in Hasselt at NOVAMIX, an event about music and multimedia. For more info about NOVAMIX, have a look at http://www.limburg.be/novamix; for more information about Frédéric Galliano, look at http://www.fcom.fr. See you @ NOVAMIX! (Oct. 29, 99) |
| L'INOUI JAZZ CLUB (REDANGE, LUXEMBURG) : 1st HAND IMPRESSIONS We have recently published the whereabouts of a new jazzclub at Redange (Luxembourg) just across the border from Arlon. A visit there, on the occasion of the passage of the Vienna Art Orchestra, reveals a splendid establishment (opened only last April) nicely decorated, warm atmosphere and very welcoming owners (Paul & Shlomit). Good food and drinks at half price of Brussels clubs. More and more Belgian jazzmen will be performing there (Jacques STOTZEM in December, Phil ABRAHAM in January...). Jazz concerts are held on Fridays, sometimes also Saturday. The only drawback is the distance (200 Kms from Brussels area) but events such as this weekend make it worthwhile. Check their website at http://www.inoui.lu (Oct. 29, 2000) |
| NOV. 2, 6, 9, 14, 17 : THE MOVIE "JUST FRIENDS" ON MUZZIK TV : MUSIC BY MICHEL HERR, FEAT. ARCHIE SHEPP The Belgian movie JUST FRIENDS (a 1993 film by Marc-Henri WAJNBERG) will soon be broadcasted several times by the TV station MUZZIK on November 2, 2000 (21:00), 6 (17:35), 9 (08:45), 14 (12:00) and 17 (17:00). Jazz is very present in the movie and its original soundtrack written and recorded by pianist/composer Michel HERR with a noteworthy musical contribution of US saxophonist Archie SHEPP and a bunch of top European and Belgian musicians. (Oct. 29, 99) |
| JUUL's HALO : SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER ISSUE IS OUT The September/October issue of JUUL's HALO, the one-man Flemish magazine of critic Juul ANTHONISSEN, is available. The central figure this time is saxophonist Jacky McLEAN. For table of contents, subscriptions, etc..., see here. (Oct. 28, 2000) |
| JAZZ IN BELGIUM : 4th ANNIVERSARY The web site Jazz in Belgium that you are currently visiting, and whose aim is the promotion of the Belgian jazz musicians and the Belgian jazz scene in general, is now four years old. We decided to go on-line on October 26, '96. Since October '96, the site has received more than 45.000 visitors, 17.000 during the last 12 months. This figure is only a partial indication of the traffic, as it only represents the hits on the home page alone. Here are a few more figures : we had to create (and daily update) more than 1.200 files, a number that is growing every day. The site offers more than 200 resumes of Belgian jazz musicians, more than 100 band pages, more than one hundred recent Belgian jazz CD pages, and tons of miscellaneous informations on the Belgian jazz scene. We hope you'll keep paying us frequent visits, we 're adding stuff every day. Your comments, suggestions and encouragements are always welcome. Thanks for your support. (Oct. 28, 2000) |
| NEW CD OF PHILIP CATHERINE : "BLUE PRINCE" The French label Dreyfus announces the release of the CD Blue Prince (FDM 36614-2) of guitarist Philip CATHERINE, with Bert JORIS (tp), Hein VAN DE GEYN (b) and Hans VAN OOSTERHOUT (drs). The repertoire is a mix of originals and standards. (Oct. 28, 2000) |
| NEW CD OF EMANUELE CISI FEATURES NATHALIE LORIERS The French label Pygmalion, which already had produced the trio CD Silent Spring of pianist Nathalie LORIERS, has now released a CD of Italian saxophone player Emanuele CISI, titled "L'ange caché", with Nathalie LORIERS on piano, Paolo FRESU (tp), Rémi VIGNOLO (bass) and Aldo ROMANO (drs). (Oct. 28, 2000) |
| J.A.S. RECORDS RELEASES CD OF JONATHAN MORITZ The Belgian label J.A.S. just released a trio album of US tenor saxophonist Jonathan MORITZ, titled "Xanadu" (J.A.S. 06) and recorded at the Travers in January 2000 withLindsey HORNER (bass) and Lieven VENKEN (drums). (Oct. 27, 2000) |
| ERWIN VANN PRESENTED "WORLDS" IN SEXTET On Oct. 25, saxophonist/composer Erwin VANN has presented in Gent a sextet version of his "WORLDS" project (see the album Worlds), with an international line-up : Erwin VANN (tenor sax), Eric VLOEIMANS (NL/tp), Norma WINSTONE (UK/voc.), Michel HERR (p), Stefan LIEVESTRO (NL/bass) and Lieven VENCKEN (drs). (Oct. 27, 2000) |
| OCT. 27 : Charles LOOS & STEVE HOUBEN AT RICHES CLAIRES, NO CONFUSION If you intend to attend the Carte Blanche à Charles LOOS, Oct 27, Centre Culturel des Riches-Claires, 24 Rue des Riches-Claires, 1000 Bruxelles, NOTE THAT : Concert will start at 20h30 on the dot !!! Steve HOUBEN will be performing with Charles. (Oct. 24, 2000) |
| OCT. 28, 2000 : STEVE HOUBEN & ALAIN PIERRE INTRODUCE THE CD OF ANFASS AT THE FNAC IN LIÈGE On Oct. 28 (14:00), saxophone/flute player Steve HOUBEN and guitarist Alain PIERRE will be at the FNAC in Liège to introduce the CD of the Belgian/Tunisian band ANFASS (Igloo), also composed of guitarist Fawzi CHEKILI and ney player Hichem BADRANI. A public interview conducted by Bernard LEGROS will be followed by a mini-concert by the two Belgians. Free entrance. (Oct. 24 2000) |
| DECEMBER : EMMANUELLE SOMER TO GIVE IMPRO WORKSHOPS Emmanuelle SOMER (oboe etc), who lives in New York will be in Belgium during the period of December 1st to 6th to play 3 concerts with "Magnificat".She'll take the opportunity to give a new workshop for improvisation, 3x3h. Interested? See details & contact (in French). (Oct. 22, 2000) |
| NEW : MONTHLY JAZZ FRIDAYS IN FRAMERIES, AT THE FABRIQUE DE THÉÂTRE A new series of monthly jazz concerts (on Fridays) has started in Frameries, near Mons, at the "Fabrique de Théâtre". Already behind us is the September concert with the WEST MUSIC CLUB, the big band led by trumpet player Richard ROUSSELET, but there is still many more to come : the trio of pianist/composer Michel HERR, Guy CABAY, LILITH Jazz, the HOUBEN/PIROTTON/POUGIN Trio, the Fabrice ALLEMAN Quartet, and the duo Charles LOOS (p)/Jean-Pierre CATOUL (vl). More details in our What's Up page. (Oct. 22, 2000) |
| OCT. 22 & 23 ON "TV 5": FRENCH FILM "ECLATS DE FAMILLE", MUSIC BY MICHEL HERR WITH RICHARD GALLIANO The French speaking TV station TV 5 (which has worldwide satellite coverage) will soon present "Eclats de Famille", a French fiction film (94) directed by Didier GROUSSET, with a.o. actors Yves ROBERT and Emmanuelle RIVA, and for which pianist/composer Michel HERR has written the original soundtrack. Have participated in the recording of the music : Michel HERR (piano, kb) Richard GALLIANO (accordeon), and a nice team of Belgian jazz musicians : Fabien DEGRYSE (gt), Philippe AERTS (b.), Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs), plus a string quartet. Dates : Oct 22, 2000 (22:15), Oct. 23 (01:05,10:15, 14:15 & 18:15) (Oct. 21, 2000) |
| NEW CD : L'AME DES POETES PLAYS GEORGES BRASSENS The IGLOO label has just released a new CD of the trio L'AME DES POETES, with Pierre VAIANA (sop. sax), Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (bass) and Fabien DEGRYSE (gt). Titled "Elle est à toi, cette chanson" (Igloo Igl 154), the album features instrumental jazz versions of songs by the late French songwriter/singer Georges BRASSENS. (Oct. 21, 2000) |
| JEGGPAP JAZZ BAND : NEW CD WITH GUITARIST FREDDY SUNDER The swing band THE JEGGPAP JAZZ BAND has a new album out on the René Gailly label, with a special guest in the person of guitarist Freddy SUNDER, who for years was a member of the historical BRT Jazzorkest. The album is titled "Swingtime with Freddy Sunder" (R. Gailly). (Oct. 20, 2000) |
| DIRK SCHREURS "EXTEMPORIZATIONS" : LIVE SOLO PIANO CD Under the title EXTEMPORIZATIONS (WakoMako Production CD), pianist Dirk SCHREURS presents himself in solo piano, recorded live in June 2000 at jazz club De Schuur. (Oct. 19, 2000) |
| OCT. 26 : DJANGO D'OR NIGHT IN BRUSSELS The national Django d'Or ceremony for 2000 will take place in Brussels, at the Palais des Congrès (Mont des Arts), on Oct. 26 (20:00). This year's award goes to saxophone/flute player Steve HOUBEN, and a special prize to lead trumpet player Edmond HARNIE. The guest of honor of the evening will be pianist/composer Michel HERR, who will play with his trio (for the occasion, bassist Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE and drummer Dré PALLEMAERTS). They will accompany Steve, but also Bert JORIS (tp), Guy CABAY (vibes), Phil ABRAHAM (tb) and French harp player Isabelle OLIVIER with Nicolas KRASSIK (vl). Phil will also introduce a band consisting of jazz students from Belgian conservatories. Advance free tickets on simple request by e-mail : ilan.oz@wanadoo.be (leave your name & numbre of tickets and pick them up at the entrance). (Oct. 18, 2000) |
| THE MUSIC VILLAGE ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER/DECEMBER PROGRAM The new Brussels club "The Music Village" has announced the program of the months of November and December (with a.o. a New Year's Eve dinner & concert). Check their web site. Address & infos : rue des Pierres 50, B-1000 Brussels. 02/513-13-45, fax : 02/513-50-52. Email : themusicvillage@wanadoo.be. (Oct. 18, 2000) |
| JAZZY TUNES FOR YOUR MOBILE RINGING, SIMPLIFIED As we previously announced, Proximus is providing a selection of ringing tunes for mobile phones and jazz is part of it. Furthermore, two tunes of Belgian jazzmen are now available:
If you have a Nokia 3,6,7,8xxx and a Proximus subscription just send an SMS with son bluesett or son victor to 0477/200.140 and you get the tune via SMS. You will be charged 25 BFR, the musicians will collect their author rights via SABAM. (Oct. 17, 2000) |
| "THE DEMAGOGUE REACTS !" DRAWS ATTENTION FROM EMI FOR AN UPCOMING MARC MOULIN ALBUM Pascal NOEL of Lyrae records, informs us of the following : "Action Reaction" (Lyrae 20022 C), the recent album of the band "The Demagogue Reacts", with a.o. Johan VANDENDRIESSCHE (saxes, drs) and Paul FLUSH (organ), has drawn interest from Blue Note. Blue Note intends to produce a new album with Marc MOULIN (kb/composer). After listening to "Action Reaction", EMI would like Johan and Paul to participate in this new production. (Oct. 16, 2000) |
| TOOTS APPEARS ON CHRISTIAN MC BRIDE CD For those who don't want to miss one note ever recorded by harmonica player Toots THIELEMANS, please note that the master makes an appearance on one track of the lastest CD of US bassist Christian MC BRIDE, titled "Sci-Fi" (Verve 543 915-2). (Oct. 16, 2000) |
| OCT. 20-22 IN OUPEYE : ART HOME PRESENTS NINE SOLO PERFORMANCES On October 20, 21 & 22, ART HOME (André-Paul LAIXHAY, former organizer of the Oupeye festival) will organize 3 days of solo performances in the avant-gard idiom with Belgian, American and European artists : Fabrizio CASSOL, Garrett LIST, Léon FRANCIOLI, etc... More details in our Festivals page. (Oct. 15, 2000) |
| J@ZZ@ROUND : ISSUE # 25 IS OUT The issue #25 (Sept./Oct.) of the magazine J@ZZ@ROUND (in French) is out . Central theme : the accordeon. See our J@zz@round page for a table of contents. (Oct. 15, 2000) |
| IGLOO RECORDS PREPARES NEW RELEASES The Belgian label IGLOO prepares a series of new releases in the coming months : (Oct. 15, 2000) |
| BELGIAN PRESENCE AT "NANCY JAZZ PULSATIONS" FESTIVAL, FRANCE Present at the "Nancy Jazz Pulsations" Festival this week, the following Belgian jazz artists : Nathalie LORIERS Trio (p) and pianist Eric LEGNINI with the Stefano di BATTISTA-Flavio BOLTRO Quintet. (Oct. 12, 2000) |
| NEW CD FROM MARC HÉROUET & BUSTER AND THE SWING Fans of traditional jazz, here is one for you : BUSTER AND THE SWING, the band of pianist Marc HÉROUET, has an album out, simply titled "Buster & the Swing". With René DE SMAELE (tp), André RONSSE (alto sax/clar.), Daniel ZANELLO (bass) and Bob DARTSCH (drs). (Oct. 12, 2000) |
| EX TRAVERS IS OFFERING A PIANO The Yamaha piano of the now defunct Travers club is for sale (asked price approx. 400.000 Bef.).Interested parties to contact Jules Imberechts at the Travers old number or by mail jules.imberechts@ping.be (Oct. 11, 2000) |
| !! CHANGE OF DATE : ALI RYERSON, IAGO WEBER !! Concert at PETIT COQ (Linkebeek) announced for Friday October 13th will be held Saturday October 14 (Oct. 11, 2000) |
| OCT. 11 : A NEW SEASON STARTS FOR THE LIÈGE "MIDIS DU JAZZ" On October 11, the MAISON DU JAZZ in Liège will start a new series of noon concerts on Wednesdays at the "Petit Théâtre de l'Opéra" (rue de la casquette) with a concert of JAZZY STRINGS, the Django-style band of young violin player Alexandre CAVALIERE. More details in our WHAT'S UP PAGE. (Oct. 10, 2000) |
| JEAN-LOUIS RASSINFOSSE & BRUNO CASTELLUCCI ON TOUR WITH KLAUS IGNATZEK Bassist Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE and drummer Bruno CASTELLUCCI are just starting a tour in Germany and elsewhere with the band of pianist Klaus IGNATZEK, with trumpet players Claudio RODITI and Gustavo BERGALLI. (Oct. 8, 2000) |
| ROGER VAN HAVERBEKE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS Bassist Roger VAN HAVERBEKE counts 50 years of activity in music. He will be celebrated by his peers (Jean FANIS, piano, Rudy FRANKEL,drums, Roger ASSELBERGHS, clarinet, Richard ROUSSELET, trumpet) during his regular gig with his New Look Trio at the Zaventem Sheraton Airport Hotel lunch concert on Sunday Oct. 8, 2000. (Oct. 6, 2000) |
| THE LUNDIS D'HORTENSE GEARS FOR ITS 25th ANNIVERSARY The Lundis d'Hortense, the association of jazz musicians in Belgium, is celebrating next year its 25 years of activities.A series of manifestations is being thought up, we will keep you informed, to mark the event. To begin with, the association's spring festival will take place on Saturday 7 of April 2001 at Le Botanique, Brussels. We remind you of the, somewhat unusual, origin of the name. Les Lundis d'Hortense (The Mondays of Hortense) is because the musicians who founded the association used to gather, on Monday evening, at the Villa Hortense (near Brussels). To learn more about the association, see the section dealing with the association. (Oct. 4, 2000) |
| NEW MARCO LOCURCIO CD : PRESENTATION ON OCTOBER 14 On October 14, 2000, at the Marcus Mingus, Brussels, ), guitarist Marco LOCURCIO will present his new CD, titled "Giulia is Asleep", soon available on the LYRAE label. The other musicians of the sextet are Jeroen VAN HERZEELE (tenor sax), Gino LATTUCA (tp), Martin GJAKONVSKI (bass), Jozef DUMOULIN (piano) and Chander SARDJOE (drums). Infos : MARCUS MINGUS, rue de la Fourche, under Hotel Arlequin, 17/19, B-1000 Brussels. 32/2/514 16 15, 32/75/483 324. (Oct. 3, 2000) |
| JEAN-LOUIS RASSINFOSSE WITH ANTONIO FARAO On October 5, 2000, bassist Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE will play with the Italian pianist Antonio FARAO and Marcel SABIANI on drums at the Piano Bar "la Notte" in Liège. Infos : La Notte : 10, rue Tête de Boeuf in 4000 Liège. Phone : 0479/369.569 (Dino). (Oct. 2, 2000) |
| BEN SLUIJS QUARTET HAS RECORDED A LIVE ALBUM The quartet of alto sax Ben SLUIJS has recorded a live album, which will be released in a few months. The musicians, who form this tight band for 6 years are : Ben SLUIJS (alto sax, flute, composer), Erik VERMEULEN (piano), Piet VERBIST (acoustic bass) and Eric THIELEMANS (drums). (Oct. 2, 2000) |
| JAZZ IN BELGIUM AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE On September 28, 2000, the second edition of the Night of the Internet took place at the Brussels Hilton. Organized and sponsored by the top names of the IT industry it rewarded web enterprising of all categories in Belgium. This web site was voted top of the year 2000 (in its category). While the recognition went to individuals, in this case the webmaster, it is the site that actually determined the jury's choice. The reasoning is as follows : "Jazzinbelgium.org is the web site of "Les Lundis d'Hortense", the association of jazz musicians in Belgium. This combination of e-publishing, of a heritage that makes Belgians proud and of culture is a great success. It is due to such kind of initiatives of 'contents' that the Web attracts more and more surfers." (Sept. 29, 2000) |
| IN THE RECORDING STUDIOS : MAXIME BLÉSIN QUINTET, FABRICE ALLEMAN/PAOLO LOVERI + STRING QUARTET In the recording studios these days : (Sept. 28, 2000) |
| NEW JAZZ CLUB, "INOUI", JUST ACROSS THE BORDER, IN LUXEMBURG A new place for jazz, "L'INOUI", is now operating, under cafe-concert formula (music, theater), in Redange/Attert (Luxembourg), just 10 Kms from the Belgian border. Check their web site. E-MAIL: inoui@pt.lu.Phone: 00 352 26620231, fax: 00 352 26620232. Owner is Paul GLAESENER. Address : 67 Grand'Rue, L-8510 Redange/Attert. (Sept. 26, 2000) |
| THE DOMINIQUE HARPIGNY & BENOÎT CAUDRON DUO WINS THE "SCÈNE OUVERTE" CONTEST The young duo Dominique HARPIGNY (flute) / Benoît CAUDRON (piano) has won the contest "Scène Ouverte" in St-Ghislain. As a result, these students of Steve HOUBEN and Charles LOOS will perform at the Cultural Center of St-Ghislain (Grand Place) on Saturday Sept. 30. Infos : 065/80 35 15. (Sept. 26, 2000) |
| STEVE HOUBEN : SOLO CD RECORDED IN A CHURCH The Belgian Ricercar label, which usually produces classical music, presents in his collection "instruments" a CD of saxophonist/flutist Steve HOUBEN, titled "Le saxophone et le jazz". The album, recorded in a church, features him in solo, or in dialog with himself using re-recording techniques, and improvising on a selection of jazz standards. Also worth mentioning : in the booklet, a long and informative text by Jean-Pol SCHROEDER on the saxophone in jazz. E-mail : ricercar@skynet.be. (Sept. 25, 2000) |
| J.A.S. RECORDS HAS ITS WEB SITE The Belgian record label J.A.S. has a WEB SITE. We learn that they will release a CD of saxophonist Jonathan MORITZ in trio with Lindsey HORNER (bass) and Lieven VENKEN (drs). (Sept. 23, 2000) |
| A NEW SEASON STARTS FOR THE JAZZ TOURS OF THE LUNDIS D'HORTENSE The Belgian association of Jazz musicians LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE launches its new season of jazz tours featuring Belgian bands such as Maxime BLÉSIN Quintet , Benoît RUWET Trio, Diederik WISSELS & Silent Song Sextet, OCTURN's double rhythm section project, Antoine PRAWERMAN & Vegetal Beauty, Jean-Pierre CATOUL/Peter HERTMANS project. Details (dates and locations) on the JAZZ TOURS PAGE. (Sept. 23, 2000) |
| OCTOBER 14, 2000 : JACQUES PELZER NIGHT IN LIÈGE Organized by the Liège MAISON DU JAZZ, a "JACQUES PELZER NIGHT" will take place at the house of the late saxophonist Jacques PELZER, house now occupied by his daughter Micheline PELZER, who plays the drums. From 20:00, there will be rare videos, a concert, a drink and a jam session. Infos : 04/221-10-11. (Sept. 22, 2000) |
| THE LIÈGE MAISON DU JAZZ PRESENTS ITS SEPTEMBER "HOT HOUSE" NEWS The MAISON DU JAZZ has recently updated its web site with the September "Hot House" News. You will find a.o. infos (in French) on the concert scene in the Liège area. New jazz places : Oracle de la Dive Bouteille, Brasserie des Terrasses, etc.... And all the news concerning the projects and activities of the "Maison du Jazz", : jazz lectures, noon concerts, exhibitions etc.... Under the title "WHISKY, JAZZ ET P'TITES PEPEES", cartoonist Jampur FRAIZE will present his jazz drawings from Sept. 13 through November 15.. Infos : 04/221-10-11. (Sept. 22, 2000) |
| BRUNO CASTELLUCCI BACK FROM ASIAN TOUR Bruno CASTELLUCCI came back yesterday from an Asian tour (Vietnam, Singapore, etc...) as the drummer of the band of Austrian saxophone player Heinz VON HERMANN. In the coming weeks, Bruno should be quite often in Germany, a.o. to participate in a series of concerts to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Peter HERBOLZHEIMER Big Band, which by the way regularly uses another musician from Belgium, trombone player Marc GODFROID. (Sept. 22, 2000) |
| BERT JORIS ON TOUR WITH DADO MORONI Belgian trumpet player Bert JORIS will soon be on tour with pianist Dado MORONI, starting this week end in duo at the new Brussels club "The Music Village" and continuing in quartet with a.o. Rosario BONACCORSO on bass and Félix SIMTAINE on drums. (Sept. 19, 2000) |
| THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA AND THE MARIA SCHNEIDER PROJECT If you checked the program of the upcoming AUDI JAZZ FESTIVAL, you may have noticed the promising collaboration between the the BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA and US composer/arranger Maria SCHNEIDER which will happen in November 2000. Three concert dates in Belgium : Nov. 9 in Brussels, Theatre 140; 10 in Bruges, De Werf and Nov. 12 in Mechelen, Theater Theater. (Sept. 18, 2000) |
| THE PROGRAM OF THE AUDI JAZZ FESTIVAL IS AVAILABLE We have added to our festivals page the program of the upcoming AUDI JAZZ FESTIVAL, which will fill up your evenings and empty your wallets in October and November 2000. (Sept.17, 2000) |
| THE MANY SIDES OF CHARLES LOOS PRESENTED IN A FESTIVAL IN BRUSSELS Between October 20 and 28, pianist Charles LOOS will be the central figure of a festival that will take place at the "Centre Culturel des Riches Claires" in Brussels. He will be heard in duo with Jean-Pierre CATOUL (vl), singer Claude SEMAL, with saxophonist Steve HOUBEN and string players Kathy ADAM and Igor SEMENOFF, or with the band PARFUM LATIN. More details in our FESTIVALS page. Infos : Centre Culturel des Riches-Claires, 24 Rue des Riches-Claires,1000 Brussels. Phone : 02/548 25 80. (Sept. 17, 2000) |
| "DISANKA" : A NEW BAND OF OLIVIER COLLETTE Pianist Olivier COLLETTE announces the formation of a new quintet "DISANKA" and provides first dates. (Sept. 16, 2000) |
| ELVIN JONES RECORDS IN A BRUSSELS STUDIO We hear that a few days ago, US drummer Elvin JONES did a recording session for Blue Note France in Daniel LEON's recording studio, located in Brussels. Apparently for Stefano DI BATTISTA (alto sax) and with Jacky TERRASSON (p), Rosario BONACCORSO (bass), etc...It seems that after the session, Elvin asked Rosario to play some gigs with his band. (Sept. 12, 2000) |
| MARCUS MINGUS JAZZ CLUB LAUNCHES ITS NEW SEASON Another jazz club in Brussels that is worth the detour is the MARCUS MINGUS, located rue de la Fourche, under Hotel Arlequin. Alain MERCIER, the manager of the club, informs us that the new season will start on Sept. 14. New : Thursdays : free concerts (2 sets) by a collective of pros upon a theme (Cannonball ADDERLEY, Wayne SHORTER, etc...) followed by a jam session. And from now on, all concerts will start earlier, between 21:00 and 21:30. Infos : 02/514-16-15, fax 02/514-22-02. Program on the Web site. (Sept. 11, 2000) |
| EDMOND HARNIE's 80th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED BY A CONSTELLATION OF COLLEAGUES. Two weeks ago, trumpet player veteran Edmond HARNIE, who will receive a Special Prize (see below) on the Django d'Or night on Oct. 26 in Brussels, celebrated his 80th birthday. And as our man still blows his trumpet, he had a gig in Geraardsbergen, the hometown of the semi-pro big-band led by trombonist Marc GODFROID. But Edmond had the surprize of his life when he suddenly saw an army of his colleagues (and the very best around here !) come in and play for him. As a grand finale, there was an authentic "wall of trumpet players" on stage. They all played together as a tribute to their old colleague and friend : Nic FISSETTE, Richard ROUSSELET, Bert JORIS, Serge PLUME, Michel PARÉ, Laurent BLONDIAU, Nico SCHEPERS, Gino LATTUCA, etc...! (Sept. 10, 2000) |
| PHILIP CATHERINE RECORDS A NEW CD IN QUARTET Guitarist Philip CATHERINE has recorded a new CD in quartet with Bert JORIS (tp), Hein VAN DE GEYN (bass) and Hans VAN OOSTERHOUT (drs), to be released around November by the French label Dreyfus. Expect some concerts in the fall with the formula. (Sept. 10, 2000) |
| THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA INVITED TO NEW YORK The excellent Belgian big band the BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA has received an invitation to perform in New York in January 2001, in the context of a Convention for jazz educators. The band will a.o. present the music of pianist Kenny WERNER, with whom they already performed at the Jazz Middelheim festival in Antwerp. We'll keep you posted. (Sept. 10, 2000) |
| OCTOBER 6 & 7 : CINEY JAZZ NIGHT, 3d EDITION / AND TWO CDs TO BE RELEASED. During a press conference, the program of the CINEY JAZZ NIGHT festival (Oct. 6 & 7, 2000) was revealed by the organizing committee. For details, see our FESTIVALS section. A special radio program is to be aired by the BRF (Eupen) on September 22. Presented in French by Walter EICHER. Shortly, a CD with a selection of last year festival, recorded by RTBF, is to be released. A second CD, foreseen to be released coming February 2001, will feature Trio Midnight (Hungary) and this year Django d'Or award winner, saxophone/flute player Steve HOUBEN. (Sept. 9, 2000) |
| STEVE HOUBEN NOMINATED FOR THE 2000 BELGIAN DJANGO D'OR. EDMOND HARNIE GETS SPECIAL PRIZE Like each year, the national Django d'Or ceremony will take place in Brussels. This year, the honor goes to saxophone/flute player Steve HOUBEN a veteran of the Belgian jazz scene, native of Verviers and relative of the late Jacques PELZER. The ceremony, organized by Franck HAGÈGE and under the sponsoring of the SABAM will be on October 26th in the evening, during the Viva Musica trade fair at the Palais des Congres in Brussels. Details are to follow soon. However, this year the organizers will make guest of honor pianist and composer Michel HERR, also a household name of Belgian and European jazz, who will play all through the ceremony in various settings. Moreover, trumpet player Edmond HARNIE, lead trumpet player in the Belgian big bands during decades, will receive a Special Prize. Attendance is upon invitation. Anybody wishing to be on the guest list, please send mail to Web Master ilan.oz@wanadoo.be; state your name and number of places required. You will receive confirmation and be put on the guest list, to retrieve your entry folder at the entrance on October 26th. And if you want to refresh your memory about previous Belgian "Django d'Or", see our Polls page. (Sept. 8, 2000) |
| SEPT. 9: "SEPTEMBER 2000" FESTIVAL IN BRUGES Here is another jazz festival : in Bruges, on September 9. It's called "September 2000" and features several Belgian bands : Blue Juice Souljazz Sextet, High Voltage Sextet, the Gino LATTUCA Quartet, De Nest and a 5 trumpet battle. And maybe a tribute to Louis Armstrong ... Address : Brouwerij de Gouden Boom, 45 Langestraat, Bruges (050/44-82-71, 050/33-05-29). (Sept. 6, 2000) |
| TOOTS CD "THE LIVE TAKES" IN THE US CHARTS. The Toots THIELEMANS CD "The Live Takes, vol. 1" has entered the GAVIN charts in 18th position this week in the US. (Sept. 6, 2000) |
| BELGIAN CD REVIEWS ON PIERRE DULIEU'S WEB SITE Reviews of new Belgian jazz CD's and the last monthly selections (Deep In The Deep - Anfass) on Pierre DULIEU's web site : http://users.skynet.be/sky19290/ Once on the home page, just click on "Jazz Belge : nouveautés" or "La sélection du mois". It is also possible to go at the bottom of the home page and to click directly on the cover of the disc. An new article on the "Prehistory of Jazz Guitar" has also been added. (Sept. 6, 2000) |
| BUSY, HYPER BUSY - JOSÉ BEDEUR Bass player José BEDEUR is hard at work (much like the ant in Lafontaine's fable) preparing for the cold season. Here's what he's up to: "I'm now very busy promoting -for Jazz clubs & 2001 Festivals- 2 new sextet and a trio (I'm a member of): - one specialized in the Jazz Messengers-like repertoire called the JAZZ MIGRATORS, (1st appearance at "Festival du Film d'Amour de Mons", - the second introduces 6 instrumentalists who can "scat" and is called the SCAT GROUP SEXTET. - the trio is the one playing around singer Martine COHEN." Details about the groups, soon in our GROUPS page. (Sept. 6, 2000) |
| "BELGIAN SWING-JAZZ" AN EXHIBITION In the framework of this year's EUROP' JAZZ CONTEST / JAZZ HOEILAART INTERN'L an exhibition is taking place at the Bosuil (Witherendreef 1 - 3090 Jezus - Eik/Overijse. Tel. 02-657 31 79), where the concerts take place. The exposition is from September 5th to and including September 24. The theme is THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE BELGIAN SWING-JAZZ 1925 - 1950 featuring items from the collections of former drummer and jazz historian Robert PERNET and Albert MICHIELS, the organizer of Jazz Hoeilaart. E-mail : bosuil@online.be (Sept. 6, 2000) |
| AKA MOON AND THE ORIENTAL VOICES AT LA MONNAIE On September 11 (20:00), at the Brussels opera "La Monnaie", the band AKA MOON will present his project "Aka Moon and the Oriental voices", with a.o. Umayalpuram K. SIVAMARAM (percussion), Fabian FIORINI (piano), etc... An exploration of the connections between multiple musical traditions, from India, Arab countries to Spain, with as a guideline, the vocal inflexions of these various cultures. More information on the Web site of La Monnaie. Click on "news". On-line reservations are possible. In co-production with Brussels 2000. (Sept. 5, 2000) |
| INTERVIEW OF JULES, OF THE TRAVERS, ON HIS FUTURE PLANS Gilles MARTIN sent us in his "@den Mailing list" an exclusive interview that he made of Jules IMBERECHTS, the man behind the soon defunct Travers club. The interview brings some light on his future projects for 2001 and 2002. Read it HERE (In French). (Sept. 4, 2000) |
| BERT JORIS ON A CD OF THE AMSTERDAM JAZZ QUINTET One of the bands in which Belgian trumpet player Bert JORIS is active is the "Amsterdam Jazz Quintet", with a.o. Robert Jan VERMEULEN (piano). Bert's fans will be interested in getting the recent album that he recorded with them for Challenge Records, titled "Playground" (CHR70071), featuring singer Fee CLAASEN, and which contains a.o. his piece "Atonal". You can order it directly from the CHALLENGE records Web site. (Sept. 4, 2000) |
| THE MUSIC VILLAGE OPENS AND DRAWS A LARGE CROWD On September 1st and 2nd, the new Brussels club "The Music Village" opened its doors with two nights featuring the Fabrice ALLEMAN Quartet. A nice and enthusiastic crowd showed up, which is a good sign for the future of the club, whose atmosphere was unanimously praised by the public. More than ever, keep live music alive and go check it out. Concerts every night from Wednesday through Saturday. Contact : the Music Village, rue des Pierres 50, 1000 Brussels. Phone : +32 (0)2 / 513 13 45, Fax: +32 (0)2 / 513 50 52.). For the program see our WHAT'S UP page or the club's own web site (see What's up). (Sept. 3, 2000) |
| JAZZ HALO/VKH : TWO NEW RELEASES : SHEILA JORDAN/CAMERON BROWN, JOE FONDA The Belgian labelVKH/Jazz Halo/Tonesetters has two new releases out, featuring American musicians : The live duo performance of singer Sheila JORDAN and bassist Cameron BROWN ("I've grown accustomed to the bass") and an album of bassist Joe FONDA ("When it's Time"). More details and a link to their site (on which you can order the albums) in our VKH/Jazz Halo/Tonesetters page. (Sept. 3, 2000) |
| MOGNO MUSIC PRESENTS ITS TWO LATEST RELEASES MOGNO MUSIC, the record label created by Henri GREINDL, who plays the electric bass and is member of the PARFUM LATIN band, has recently launched two jazz albums. Saturday, September 16th, Mogno will officially presents the albums with a concert by the two groups.
(Aug. 31, 2000) |
| THE TRAVERS IS DEAD...LONG LIVE THE TRAVERS ! As expected, the Brussels club "Le Travers" will close down on September 9, the organization "Travers asbl" will be dissolved for bankrupcy, the piano and the equipment sold to pay some of the heavy debts. But as a result of the campaign to support the Travers, some public institutions engaged themselves to help the newly born "Travers promotion" (part of "Bruxelles, ville des Musiques") to start a new club in January 2001, at Theater Marni, place Flagey, Brussels (maybe temporarily, until a new fixed location can be found). If things get confirmed, Brussels will have one more jazz club, which be larger than the now historic Travers : 250 seats instead of .. 49 ! We'll keep you posted. (Aug. 30, 2000) |
| FRANKIE ROSE AND COLOURS BACK FROM U.S. TOUR A message from the band COLOURS, back from their US tour : Dear music fans, you can now see on our site all the pictures from our gigs in Washington DC : http://coloursgroup.com Don't forget to sign our guestbook. The band COLOURS (Frankie, Jacques, Michel and Vincent). (Aug. 29, 2000) |
| NEW POSH JAZZ CLUB IN BRUSSELS : THE MUSIC VILLAGE Saturday night, August 26, the Music Village (rue des Pierres 50, 1000 Brussels) opened its doors to inaugurate its existence with a concert by Roger VAN HA's New look Trio (that indeed always looks new with ever changing musicians). At a moment when almost all hope is lost for Travers (you can find an online petition at Lenord rubrique news / infos), it is heartening news to know that a new club was opened.
Located a few steps from the Brussels Gd. Place (just under the hotel Amigo) and owned by a certain Paul, it evokes far away souvenirs and hope to see the old good days of Pol's (Leenders), who just left us a forthnight ago, coming back. The owner has taken over a Chinese shop, kept the characteristics (like the dark red lacquer paint) and managed to create the right atmosphere. It is certainly a nice club of a higher category of your usual jazz club.Access is only for members (anybody can become one for a yearly fee of 350 Bef.) and entry fee that will vary according to group size and standing. The drinks a somewhat on the expensive side (90 Bef for soft drinks and beer) but as mentioned, it is a higher standing establishment. Concert every night from Wednesday through Saturday. (Aug. 27, 2000) |
| NO JAZZ ON BEATLES DAY IN MONS The Beatles day, in Mons on October 7, will not feature jazz, as previously announced. Budgetary constraint excluded the jazz band (8 musicians) under the direction of Phil ABRAHAM and also featuring Toots THIELEMANS and Philippe LAFONTAINE. It is postponed for next year (do pray). (Aug. 27, 2000) |
| BRUNO CASTELLUCCI & SAL LA ROCCA RECORD A CD WITH ANNE DUCROS Bassist Sal LA ROCCA and drummer Bruno CASTELLUCCI have participated in the recording of a new CD by French singer Anne DUCROS, produced by Didier LOCKWOOD, with Gordon BECK on the piano. (Aug. 25, 2000) |
| NATHALIE LORIERS ON EMMANUELE CISI CD Pianist Nathalie LORIERS will appear on an upcoming CD of Italian saxophone player Emmanuele CISI, with a.o. Paolo FRESU (tp) and Aldo ROMANO (drs), to be released by the French label Pygmalion. (Aug. 25, 2000) |
| TRAVERS CLUB TO CLOSE DOWN FOR GOOD ON SEPT. 9th ! ETIENNE RICHARD URGES FOR ACTION The Travers jazz club in Brussels informs us that the club will close down for good on September 9th, 2000. All efforts to maintain the club alive were vain, as the political institutions didn't answer favorably to the call for help from the club. Pianist Etienne RICHARD sent us an email explaining the situation and asking volunteers to sent letters to the authorities concerned. Read it (in french) in our Save the Travers page. (Aug. 24, 2000) |
| RECOVERING AT ANTWERP HOSPITAL : SIM SIMONS Jazz In Belgium has learnt that jazz activist and radio presenter (VRT Jazzimut) Sim SIMONS is hospitalized, since 3 weeks, at the Antwerp Middelheim clinic. He has got another month before being released. We also learnt that his Jazzimut show (Thursday) is being scraped off for lack of funds. (Aug. 23, 2000) |
| SOME PHOTOS FROM THE BRUSSELS JAZZ MARATHON 2000 On the personal site created by a fan by the name of Stéphane, you'll find nice color photos of several bands which played during the 2000 edition of the Brussels Jazz Marathon. Look HERE for pictures of ACT BIG BAND, Renaud PATIGNY, L'AME DES POETES, CATOUL/HERTMANS, Jan DE HAAS, Maxime BLÉSIN etc... (Aug. 23, 2000) |
| AUG. 26 : BIORITMIX : INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION NIGHT IN BRUSSELS, WITH A.O. FRANK MICHIELS On August 26 (20:00), at the Brussels Palais des Beaux-Arts, an exceptionnal gathering of percussionnists will take place : Trilok GURTY (India), Doudou N'Diaye ROSE (Senegal), the gamelan duo MADE and HIBA (Indonesia/B), the drummers from Burundy, KIANZO (Ivory Coast). A Belgian ensemble will be formed for the occasion : the BIORITMIX Band, around Belgian percussionist Frank MICHIELS, with Jan DE HAAS, Bart QUARTIER, Gert FRANÇOIS, Gert MEERT, Frank VAN EIJCKEN, Dimitri DUMON, Jan SAMYN, Jan CHERLET, Geert MAERSCHALK and El Hadji N'Diaye ROSE (Doudou's son). With also the participation of scratcher LEFTO & STREETDANCE, video artist Walter VERDIN, the rap trio MC SABAR, RHYTHM WICKED and even a tap dancer. Infos : 02/507.82.00. (Aug. 23, 2000) |
| THE LIÈGE MAISON DU JAZZ PRESENTS ITS AUGUST "HOT HOUSE" NEWS The MAISON DU JAZZ has recently updated its web site with the August "Hot House" News. You will find all the details (in French) about the Jazz & Blues Festival of Eben-Emael , which they organize on Aug. 26 & 27, and more news concerning the projects and activities of the "Maison du Jazz". (Aug. 22, 2000) |
| CHRIS JORIS TO RELEASE, SOON, A NEW ALBUM A new album of percussionnist Chris JORIS will be released before the end of this year under the De Werf label. It is in quartet, featuring Walter LAMPE (piano) - Felicity PROVAN (Cornet & vocals) - Arnold DOOYEWEERT (Acoustic bass). (Aug. 20, 2000) |
| TOOTS THIELEMANS WITH MICHEL HERR AND US RHYTHM SECTION ON MUZZIK TV Those who have access to the Muzzik tv channel will be able to watch two programs showing the Toots THIELEMANS Quartet, recorded live by Jean-Christophe Averty at the '87 Antibes/Juan-Les-Pins Jazz Festival (France). The quartet further consisted of Belgian pianist Michel HERR and a US rhythm section with Tony DUMAS (bass) and Ralph PENLAND (drs). As usual, Muzzik will air several replays of the show, starting Aug. 24 (22:00) and during the following days. You can also directly search on the MUZZIK WEB SITE. (Aug. 20, 2000) |
| NEWS FROM LYRAE The Belgian label LYRAE has sent us a newsletter detailing their current activities and future projects. Read it (in French only) in our Lyrae page. (Aug. 20, 2000) |
| PHILIP CATHERINE APPEARS ON CD OF THE MILLENIUM JAZZ ORCHESTRA FROM HOLLAND The Dutch label A Records has released an album of a Dutch big band called "The Millenium Jazz Orchestra", led by Joan REINDERS, on which guitarist Philip CATHERINE plays on a few tracks, a.o. his own composition "Arthur Rainbow". The title of the album is "Triangular" (A Records AL 73199). (Aug. 18, 2000) |
| FIRST CD OF TRIO SLANG The Belgian label CARBON 7 has released "Los Locos" (C7 046), the first album of the trio SLANG, with François GARNY (el. bass & compositions), Manu HERMIA (alto/sop sax ) and Michel SEBA (perc.). (Aug. 15, 2000) |
| AUG. 18 - SEP 2 : JAZZ IN'T PARK : FREE CONCERTS IN GHENT Between Aug. 18 and September 2nd, the city of Ghent presents "Jazz in 't Park", a series of free concerts in the Zuidpark. After the evening concerts, jazz film collector Steve WANTE we present jazz movies. The program icnludes Jan DE HAAS Quartet, TRUE STORY, JAMBANGLE, with Mattias LAGA & Peter BAERT, Maxime BLÉSIN Quintet, Nathalie LORIERS & Extensions, STREAMS with Diederik WISSELS & Bart DEFOORT, Manu HERMIA Quartet, Dan MARCUS Quartet with Lieven VENKEN, The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA with Frank VAGANÉE and Bert JORIS as a soloist. More details in our Festivals page and at the following phone number : 09 377 06 73. (Aug. 15, 2000) |
| ANFASS : FIRST CD OUT The IGLOO label has released the Belgo-Tunisian group ANFASS created by Alain PIERRE (gt) & Steve HOUBEN (sax, fl) with Fawzi CHEKILI (Acoustic Steel String Guitar, ud) and Hichem BADRANI (Ney, darbouka, voc.). The album is simply titled Anfass (Igloo igl 148) and features the compositions specially written for this multi-cultural project by the two guitar players. (Aug. 12, 2000) |
| PAOLO FRESU + ERWIN VANN ON MUZZIK TV Those who have access to the Muzzik tv channel will be able to watch a program showing the quintet of Italian trumpet player Paolo FRESU with Belgian saxophone player Erwin VANN as a guest. Several replays of the show, recorded at the "Jazz à Liège" Festival in '96, can be expected. Check a.o. Aug. 15 (04:00), 16 (04:00), 17 (01:00), 19 (22:30), 20 (06:05) or directly search on the MUZZIK WEB SITE. (Aug. 11, 2000) |
| GUY CABAY HAS HIS WEB SITE Belgian vibraphone player, composer, Walloon singer/songwriter Guy CABAY has his own WEB SITE. Although still under construction, the site already proposes (in French) his biography, his discography, his concert dates and more... (Aug. 10, 2000) |
| JUDY NIEMACK WITH THE JEANFRANÇOIS PRINS TRIO HIT NEW JERSEY Singer Judy NIEMACK will appear with the Jeanfrançois PRINS Trio, with Jeanfrançois (gt), Mike RICHMOND (b) and Adam NUSSBAUM (drs)live at "TRUMPETS "- Saturday August 12th (8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 PM) 6 Depot Square, Montclair, New Jersey, (973)- 744-2600 Judy Niemack ...a very appealing voice with the ability to express a wide range of emotions; plus, she swings, indulges in chance-taking improvisations, and writes her own lyrics to the melodies of Jazz classics. (Scott Yanow - All Music Guide to Jazz.) Check out Jeanfrançois PRINS Trio's latest CD "All Around Town", recorded with these musicians with Special Guest Lee KONITZ (TCB 99402). (Aug. 8, 2000) |
| GAUME JAZZ FESTIVAL HAS ITS WEB PAGES The Gaume Jazz festival (see program in our festivals page), which will take place in Rossignol on Aug. 12-14, has some web pages on the site of "Jeunesses Musicales du Luxembourg Belge". (Aug. 5, 2000) |
| FINAL BAR : POL, MYTHIC BRUSSELS CLUB OWNER, DIED Pol LEENDERS, better known among the Brussels jazz fans as POL, has died. A colourful character with an incredible Brussels accent, he animated several top jazz clubs in Brussels (Pol's jazz Club, the Bièrodrome) in which, during decades, he presented the cream of international and Belgian jazz : Dexter GORDON, Clark TERRY, Bill EVANS, Chet BAKER, Charles LLOYD, Keith JARRETT, Tony WILLIAMS etc... He will be remembered for his immense contribution to the diffusion of jazz in Belgium. Many, many thanks, Pol ! You can pay him a last tribute at the funeral, on Monday Aug. 7, 13:00, at the Crematorium in Uccle (Brussels). (Aug. 5, 2000) |
| SUNDAY AUGUST 6 ON RTBF TV : MICHEL HATZI'S HOMAGE TO JACO PASTORIUS On Sunday, August 6, at 14:15, RTBF tv "La Deux" will present the memorable concert that the big band put together by electric bassist Michel HATZIGEORGIOU gave during the last edition of the Gaume Jazz festival, in August '99. With trombonist Peter GRAVES as a musical director, the band HOMAGE TO JACO PASTORIUS includes some top Belgian jazzmen, such as a.o. Michel PARÉ, Laurent BLONDIAU, Bert JORIS (tp), Frank VAGANÉE, Erwin VANN, Jeroen VAN HERZEELE, Fabrice ALLEMAN, Laurent DOUMONT (saxes), Michel MASSOT (tb, tuba), Pierre BERNARD (fl), Eric LEGNINI (kb), Michel SEBA (perc.) and Stéphane GALLAND (drs), plus guests Toots THIELEMANS (harmonica), Félix PASTORIUS, Jaco's son (bass) and Othello MOLINEAUX (steel drum). (Aug. 4, 2000) |
| BLUES IN THE BENELUX ON A WEB SITE Blues lovers, here is something for you. We have discovered a very interesting web site full of infos on BLUES BANDS IN THE BENELUX : concert calendar, festivals, bands (their gigs and contact), agents, etc... Here is a link to their very informative Belgian pages. (Aug. 3, 2000) |
| "BEATLES JAZZ BAND" & "BEATLES JAZZ NIGHT" IN MONS, OCTOBER 7 A brainchild of Pascal NOEL, creator of Lyrae records and J@zz@round, and the organizers of the traditional (since 12 years) BEATLES DAY in the town of Mons. This year's event, the 13th edition, will see a new jazz group playing Beatles songs. Under the direction of Phil ABRAHAM, who is also writing the arrangements for the songs, and orchestra including Fabrice ALLEMAN (sax), CHARLES LOOS (piano), Bas COOYMANS (bass), Richard ROUSSELET (trumpet), Jean-Pierre CATOUL (violin), Paolo RADONI (guitar), Luc VANDEN BOSSCH (drums) and needless to say Phil himself on the trombone. The band will be topped by singer Philippe LAFONTAINE and Toots THIELEMANS who will contribute all their musical might to the BEATLES songs. For opener to this exceptional evening, a quintet will play, led by young virtuoso guitarist Marco LOCURCIO whose 1st CD will be released around the same time by LYRAE Records. The group "Johnny and The Silver Beatles" will be the Rock-Pop link between the two jazz concerts. The event will be held in Mons/Bergen (Belgium) on October 7, 2000 (Aug. 3, 2000) |
| WHEN IN NEW YORK : JUDY NIEMACK AND JEANFRANÇOIS PRINS Vocalist Judy NIEMACK with Special Guest, guitarist Jeanfrançois PRINS will be featured with the Anita BROWN Jazz Orchestra, playing music from the pens of Anita BROWN and Jim McNEELY. At The Cutting Room, 19 West 24th Street (near 5th Avenue) New York City 212-691-1900 Sets at 9 & 11 pm, music charge $10 (Aug. 2, 2000) |
| TOOTS THIELEMANS CD "THE LIVE TAKES" NOW RELEASED IN JAPAN AND THE US The Toots THIELEMANS CD "The Live Takes" (QZ 108), originally released by the Belgian label QUETZAL has now been released in Japan and the US. If you are a Toots collector, discover the Japanese and American covers of the album on the Quetzal site HERE. (July 29, 2000) |
| A QUETZAL SAMPLE CD FOR SABENA FLYERS ON JULY 21st The Belgian label QUETZAL records has teamed with SABENA Airlines for a special "giveaway" on July 21, for the Belgian National Day. An exclusive audio CD featuring tracks from Toots THIELEMANS, the Bruno CASTELLUCCI Stringtet and Charles LOOS (p) with Jean-Pierre CATOUL (vl) was distributed free to all passengers flying that day. (July 28, 2000) |
| JOHAN VANDENDRIESSCHE & THE DEMAGOGUE REACTS : CD IS OUT Baritone saxophonist and flute player Johan VANDENDRIESSCHE had recorded with the trio "THE DEMAGOGUE REACTS!" a live album at "D'Imprimerie" in Brussels for LYRAE records. It is now available, under the title ACTION REACTION (Lyrae 20022-C). The multi-instrumentalist also plays drums, with percussionist Frank MICHIELS also providing samplings and Paul FLUSH some hot Hammond organ sounds. The repertoire ranges from Duke ELLINGTON to pop and rock songs. (July 26, 2000) |
| THREE BELGIAN PIECES SELECTED BY SABAM FOR THE INTERNATIONATIONAL JAZZ CONTEST The PAB (Promotion Artistique Belge) of SABAM (Belgian Society of Authors, Composers & Publishers) has organized a contest to select 3 Belgian pieces that will be used during the upcoming International Contest for youth jazz bands, which will take place in Hoeilaart, on September 22-24, 2000. The jury has given the three PAB awards to the following pieces : Each participating band will have to play his version of one of these pieces. (July 25, 2000) |
| SUNDAY CONCERTS IN THE WOOD TO RESUME The suspended Sunday concerts at the wood (Bois de la Cambre, Brussels) are to resume. The program was put on hold due to the difficulties of the TRAVERS and the withdrawal of a subsidy by the Brussels Region. The club, whose future still remains very uncertain, has however resumed activities and will catch up with the cancelled concerts at the Bois de la Cambre by having two concerts, one at 11:00 and another at 14:00. For schedule, see our FESTIVALS page. (July 24, 2000) |
| OCTURN TO RELEASE A NEW ALBUM IN THE FALL OCTURN, the avantguard group, will release their third CD (after CHROMATIC HISTORY & OCEAN) beginning October 2000, on the DE WERF label. The repertoire will feature writings by Kenny WERNER, Frederic RZEWSKI, Geoffroy DE MASURE and Denis POUSSEUR.The group has invited Toots THIELEMANS and Kenny WERNER to play Kenny's compositions. (July 23, 2000) |
| ANDRÉ GOUDBEEK PRESENTS 9 RADIO PROGRAMS ON ROLAND KIRK ON VRT During the summer, Belgian alto sax player André GOUDBEEK presents 9 radio shows focused on the late American saxophonist Roland KIRK on VRT Radio 3, on Wednesdays (probably at 22:30). (July 23, 2000) |
| ACCORDEON PLAYER RONY VERBIEST HAS A WEB SITE Belgian accordeon player Rony VERBIEST, who is a good example of modern jazz accordeon (note that he also plays baritone sax !), has his own WEB SITE, with infos concerning his trio, composed of Hendrik BRAEKMAN on guitar and Mario VERMANDEL on bass, and his CD AH BAH JOAH !, which can be ordered via the site. (July 22, 2000) |
| ANFASS TO RELEASE THEIR FIRST ALBUM SOON The Belgian/Tunisian band ANFASS will soon have a CD out, produced by IGLOO (IGL 148). It comes out on the 12th of August at Gaume Jazz Festival (Belgium) For concerts schedule, consult our GIGS page. (July 21, 2000) |
| NEW WEB SITE FOR BELGIAN JAZZ MAGAZINES JAZZ'HALO & J@ZZ@ROUND The two Belgian jazz magazines, JAZZ' HALO (Dutch) and J@ZZ@ROUND (French) pursue their collaboration by launching a joint web site : http://www.jazzhalo-jazzaround.com. At the moment though, the site mainly presents JAZZ' HALO (the magazine, the concerts and the CD productions). (July 21, 2000) |
| HOLD YOUR BREATH, A NEW SADI CD IS COMING SADI is one of Belgium's greatest musicians but the availability of his music, on CDs, is very small. The vibraphone player only released one single CD album with his quartet and can be found as sideman on some other reissues, such as Francy BOLAND, Henri RENAUD etc... IGLOO is now preparing to release, later this year, a new album, SADI NONETS, with recordings made a few years ago. This is a very heartening news and we'll further elaborate when the album is ready. (July 20, 2000) |
| GOUVY JAZZ FESTIVAL HAS A WEB SITE The Gouvy jazz festival and the activities of the "Ferme de la Madelonne" are presented on their WEB SITE. You'll find all the details concerning the upcoming edition, which will take place on Aug. 4 & 5 (jazz) and 6 (blues). (July 19, 2000) |
| AUGUST & SEPTEMBER : JAZZ IN 'T PARK IN GHENT : PROGRAM We have just added to our festivals page the detailed program of the free concerts of JAZZ IN 'T PARK, which will take place in August and September in the Zuidpark in Ghent. (July 18, 2000) |
| J@ZZ@ROUND # 24 IS OUT The Summer issue (# 24) of the J@ZZ@ROUND magazine (jazz and contemporary musics, in French) is out. Look at their PAGE on this site to see the table of contents. (July 18, 2000) |
| GET A JAZZ JINGLE FOR YOUR MOBILE PHONE Proximus, the Belgian provider for mobiles, has launched a nice initiative, to offer jazz ringing tunes of Belgian musicians.The 1st one is now available, "Bluesette", by Toots THIELEMANS. It can be downloaded at: http://www.proximus.be/en/wap/smsis/tones.htm#cross and be installed on your GSM. For each download, Proximus is paying a fee to the SABAM. (July 15, 2000) |
| JULY 28 & 29 : NICOLAS THYS IS BACK WITH ALICE'S FIVE MOON Bassist/composer Nicolas THYS will be in Belgium later this month to present some concerts with a new version of his band ALICE'S FIVE MOONS : The band will be composed of François VERRUE (bass), Julien PASCHAL (drs), Teuk HENTI (gt), Boris GRONNENBERGER (gt, Rhodes, sampler), Serge LACROIX (guitar, voc.) and Nicolas THYS (gt, bass, voc.). (July 13, 2000) |
| AUGUST 6-12 : JAZZ WORKSHOP OF "JEUNESSES MUSICALES" IN HAN-SUR-LESSE The "Jeunesses Musicales du Luxembourg Belge" organize in August (6-12) a jazz clinic in Han-sur-Lesse. Teachers : Alexandre PLUMACKER (tp), Jacques PIROTTON (gt), Nicolas DORY (sax, clar, fl), Stéphan POUGIN (perc.), André KLENES (bass), and Robin CARPENTIER (p, vocals). Fee is 11.000 BEF. Infos : Jeunesses Musicales du Luxembourg belge, rue Camille Joset 24, B-6730 Rossignol. Phone : 063/41 22 81 (or directly in Han : 084/37-02-00), fax : 063/41-22-82, E-mail : jmlb@arcadis.be. (July 11, 2000) |
| TEARS FOR ANNICK NOZATI Fred VAN HOVE writes : Dear Friends, Though many of you might not have heard her live, I thought it is my duty to inform you that singer Annick NOZATI has been found dead in her apartment in Paris. Since 1984 we worked together as a duo, from 1988 on as a trio with Johannes BAUER. She was also participating in 't Nonet since its beginning in 1991. I think she is one of the most underestimated improvisers on the global scene. There were times when we didn't see each other for months, but whenever we came together, musically it clicked immediately. An became really a friend of Mie & myself, part of the family so to speak. Life & Music must go on. But a part of mine isn't there anymore. Annick is irreplaceable. Aren't we all?(July 10, 2000) |
| LIVE RECORDING BY DIRK SCHREURS Jazzpianist Dirk SCHREURS recorded a solo piano cd-album called "Extemporizations". The two-track recording was done in front of a live audience at jazzclub De Sjruur in Maaseik (B). Besides Extemporizations I, II, III and IV, which were created by Dirk himself, the pianist interpretes works by a.o. Chick COREA. (July 10, 2000) |
| COLOURS GOES ON A U.S. TOUR We proudly present the band COLOURS 's American tour dates : |
| FRANCY BOLAND : HIS DISCOGRAPHY WITH KENNY CLARKE ON A WEB SITE If you are interested by Belgian pianist/composer/arranger Francy BOLAND, check this German site, created by the late Jürgen SCHULZ and Dr. Michael FROHNE for a detailed overview of "the Recordings of Kenny CLARKE with Francy BOLAND and the Bands" It is a compilation of all issued and unissued records and tapes by the most famous European KENNY CLARKE - FRANCY BOLAND BIG BAND. Included are informations about the records, titles with running times, musicans and live material still unissued, discographical informations about small ensembles with the participation of Francy BOLAND or where his arrangements were played and even a title index. Very precious information. (July 8, 2000) |
| IVAN PADUART TRIO AND ANFASS PLAY AT THE TABARKA FESTIVAL During the first half of July, the Tabarka Festival in Tunisia has invited some Belgian bands to perform : Ivan PADUART and his trio, and the Belgian/Tunisian groups ANFASS, with Steve HOUBEN (sax, flute), Alain PIERRE (guitar) and their Tunisian colleagues Fawzi CHEKILI (Acoustic Steel String Guitar) and Hichem BADRANI (Ney). (July 4, 2000) |
| DIMANCHES DU BOIS DE LA CAMBRE : JULY 2nd CANCELLED... REST OF SERIES COMPROMIZED ? As one could expect (read below the Travers news), today, the first concert of the series "Dimanches du Bois de la Cambre" was cancelled, as the Travers received by fax a confirmation by the Brussels Region that they were cancelling their subsidy, for the reason that the Travers is in serious debts and facing dissolution in the short term. The news on RTBF tv showed disappointed listeners signing petitions in protest. (July 2, 2000) |
| JULY 4 : JAZZ À LIÈGE FESTIVAL 10 th ANNIVERSARY : CONCERT OF B.B. KING AND STEVE HOUBEN QUARTET To celebrate 10 years of existence, the Liège Jazz Festival, created by Jean-Marie PETERKEN and his MAISON DU JAZZ will organize on July 4 a concert at the Liège Forum with blues legend B.B. KING. The quartet of saxophonist Steve HOUBEN will play as the opening act, with Guy CABAY on vibraphone, Sal LA ROCCA on bass and Félix SIMTAINE on drums. (July 2, 2000) |
| DAVID LINX / DIEDERIK WISSELS MEET THE ORCHESTRE DE CHAMBRE DE WALLONIE In Mons, during the current cultural festival of "Le Carré", the duo consisting of singer David LINX and pianist Diederik WISSELS played a concert of their music with the classical chamber orchestra "L'Orchestre de Chambre de Wallonie", conducted by Jean-Paul DESSY. This musical meeting proved to be a big success. (July 2, 2000) |
| OPENING SOON, A NEW JAZZ CLUB IN BRUSSELS : THE MUSIC VILLAGE The announced project for a new jazz club, Brussels center, is materializing.The «MUSIC VILLAGE», 48 rue des pierres 1000 BXL) is to open this summer, August, and will present daily jazz concerts. Details will follow but you can already consult the schedules for August to October in our WHAT'S UP page. (July 2, 2000) |
| FRED VAN HOVE BIO/DISCO ON EUROPEAN FREE IMPROVISATION PAGES For those interested, we have discovered a web site centered on free improvisation. Named Europan Free Improvisation Pages and based in the UK, it features a.o. a nice biography and a detailed discography of Belgian pianist Fred VAN HOVE. It is here. (July 2, 2000) |
| TRAVERS : DISSOLUTION UNLESS .../ AND ON TOP OF IT, "DIMANCHES DU BOIS DE LA CAMBRE" JEOPARDIZED Yesterday, June 29, the General Assembly of the members of the Travers (the 20 year old jazz club in Brussels) have decided to dissolve the non profit organization within a week... unless the Region of Brussels or any other political instance makes a clear move to financially garantee a future to the club. Moreover, the Travers just received the news that the "Dimanches du Bois de la Cambre", starting July 2nd, would no be supported by the Region either. If there is no reversal of this decision, the Travers, who was in charge of the program, will be forced to cancel all the participating bands. Expect some demonstrations on July 2 at 11:00 at the Brussels Bois de la Cambre. We'll keep you posted. (June 30, 2000) |
| JULY 1st : PARKJAZZ FESTIVAL IN KORTRIJK On July 1st, in Kortrijk, the PARKJAZZ festival will propose 4 bands : JAMBANGLE, Ben SLUIJS Quartet, Stefano DI BATISTA Quintet (with Eric LEGNINI on piano) and Paul MOTIAN's electric band. More details : see Festivals. (June 27, 2000) |
| SOLO PIANIST MARC MATTHYS MIXES JAZZ WITH BACH, INVITES TOOTS : NEW CD Pianist Marc MATTHYS has a new CD out, a solo project called "Bach Meets Jazz Again" (MMP 010), on which he plays the piano, but also invites Toots THIELEMANS (harmonica). The album is distributed by BALTIC. (June 26, 2000) |
| DISCOGRAPHY & VIDEO OF CHET BAKER WITH PHILIP CATHERINE & JEAN-LOUIS RASSINFOSSE We have spotted a few web sites where you'll find some infos referring to the collaboration between the late Chet BAKER and Belgian musicians Philip CATHERINE (gt) and Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (bass) : (June 25, 2000) |
| SINGER YVONNE WALTER HAS A WEB SITE The Dutch jazz singer Yvonne WALTER, who now lives in Belgium and has worked a.o. with Jack VAN POLL, Michel HERR (p), Bert JORIS (tp), Hein VAN DE GEYN, Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (bass), Félix SIMTAINE and Hans VAN OOSTERHOUT (drs) has her ownWEB SITE, with bio, photo, disco, as well as the various formulas of bands that she proposes. (June 25, 2000) |
| PHIL ABRAHAM STRIKES AGAIN ... IN MONACO Phil ABRAHAM has won the 2nd Price of the International Jazz Soloist Contest in Monaco. You may recall that Phil has been chosen, for the 2nd consecutive time, in the Belgian Radio Referendum (RTBF Jazz Poll '99 of the listeners) as the best trombone player for Belgium and Europe. Once again - congratulations Phil, keep up the performance. Phil has recently released his 5th album as a leader, FREDAINES an outstanding CD. (June 22, 2000) |
| JUNE FESTIVALS : JAZZ JETTE JUNE & FRAMERIES JAZZ Don't forget the festivals of the end of June : June 23 : Jazz Jette June (Brussels) and June 23-25 : Frameries Jazz.More details in our festivals page. (June 22, 2000) |
| PHILIP CATHERINE WITH EMMANUEL BEX AND ALDO ROMANO AT THE MARCUS MINGUS On June 30/July 1st, at the Marcus Mingus/Hotel Arlequin in Brussels, guitar player Philip CATHERINE will play in trio with the French organ player Emmanuel BEX and Aldo ROMANO on drums. Certainly worth the detour. Address: MARCUS MINGUS (Hotel Arlequin, rue de la Fourche, Brussels), infos : 02/514-16-15. (June 21, 2000) |
| MICHEL MASSOT ON KLAUS KÖNIG BIG BAND CD Tuba player Michel MASSOT appears on the recent album of the German big band of pianist/composer/arranger Klaus KÖNIG, titled "Songs and solos" (Enja NJ 9391 2). (June 19, 2000) |
| OLIVIER COLLETTE QUARTET INVITES PHILIP CATHERINE Pianist Olivier COLLETTE and his quartet play this week (June 20, 21) at the "Bouche à Oreille" in Brussels (rue Félix Hap, 11, 1040 Brussels), with Kurt VAN HERCK (ts), Nicolas L'HERBETTE (b) and Mimi VERDERAME (drs). They will invite guitarist Philip CATHERINE. (June 19, 2000) |
| FRED VAN HOVE TOURS THE US During this whole month of June, pianist Fred VAN HOVE is on tour in the US. He will perform a.o. with trombone player Johannes BAUER. His detailed tour schedule can be checked in our GIGS PAGE, where musicians themselves communicate their concert dates. (June 18, 2000) |
| DUO CD OF VÉRONIQUE BIZET & ÉRIC THIELEMANS Pianist Véronique BIZET and drummer Eric THIELEMANS have released a CD on Henri GREINDL' s label MOGNO MUSIC. The album is titled "Moon at Sunrise" (Mogno J003) and presents a series of free improvisations. (June 16, 2000) |
| THE MAISON DU JAZZ PUTS ITS CATALOG OF JAZZ MAGAZINES ON LINE LA MAISON DU JAZZ, the Jazz museum and archives located in Liège, has put on-line its huge catalog of jazz magazines. Already on-line on their site are the catalogs of jazz books, videotapes and audio recordings (CDs, LPs, DATs, etc). Take a look at this precious source of information HERE. And if you read French, check the "Hot House" page, full of informations concerning their multiple activities. And note that photographer Jacques JORIS presents his jazz photos at the Maison du Jazz until July 2000. (June 15, 2000) |
| MICHEL HERR MEETS FABRICE ALLEMAN AND PETER HERTMANS ON RTBF's FREE CONCERT On Saturday June 17 afternoon (17:00), RTBF radio will organize in its Brussels studios (Boulevard Reyers) the live broadcast of a concert that will feature the music of pianist Michel HERR, played in trio with saxophonist Fabrice ALLEMAN and guitarist Peter HERTMANS. Co-producing the event is the BAP (Belgian Artistic Promotion) of SABAM (The Belgian Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers). It is a FREE CONCERT, so you better hurry up if you wish to attend. Infos : 02/737-27-69. (June 13, 2000) |
| "SILENT MOVIES II" FEATURES WORKS BY ARNOULD MASSART AND FABIAN FIORINI On June 10, at the Luna Theater in Brussels, the contemporary music ensemble ICTUS, conducted by Georges-Élie OCTORS performed various pieces written by Belgian composers on old silent movies. Among them were two figures familiar to the Belgian jazz audience : pianists Arnould MASSART and Fabian FIORINI, who did a solo improvisation. (June 13, 2000) |
| "LE GRAND JAZZ" TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DURING EURO 2000 Between June 12 and July 2 2000, Philippe BARON's radio show "Le Grand Jazz" on RTBF radio 1 (23:15) will give its air time to socker at the occasion of the Euro 2000. (June 9, 2000) |
| A NEW PROJECT : EAST-WEST CONNECTION A new group has seen the day of light : EAST-WEST CONNECTION, in which some Belgian jazzmen will blend with music from Pakistan. The jazzmen are Paolo RADONI (gt), Jean-Pierre CATOUL (vl), Pierre BERNARD (fl) ; they will meet sarod player Asad QIZILNASH from Pakistan and tabla player Frédérique GOLARD. You can discover this new project at the Brussels club MARCUS MINGUS (Hotel Arlequin, rue de la Fourche, Brussels) on June 10. Infos : 02/514-16-15. (June 7, 2000) |
| SAL LA ROCCA HEADS HIS OWN QUARTET Bassist Sal LA ROCCA, who is well known and usually very busy as a sideman, also presents himself as a leader. On June 9 & 10, he will play with his quartet at the SOUNDS (rue de la Tulipe 28, Brussels), with some serious colleagues : Jacques PIROTTON, Peter HERTMANS (guitars) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drums). Infos : 02/512-92-50. (June 7, 2000) |
| "JAZZ AU VERT" SUMMER CLINIC : JULY 22-29, 2000 It is time to apply if you are interested in participating in the annual summer workshop of LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE (The Belgian Jazz musicians association) , "JAZZ AU VERT". It will take place July 22-29, 2000. An impressive staff of teachers has been put together : Ron VAN ROSSUM, Erik VERMEULEN,Charles LOOS (p.), Paolo RADONI,Peter HERTMANS, Jacques PIROTTON (gt),Erwin VANN, Daniel STOKART, Bo VAN DER WERF (saxes), Otti VAN DER WERF (el. bass), Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (doubel bass),Stéphane GALLAND, Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drums), Richard ROUSSELET (tp, big band), Phil ABRAHAM (tb), Anca PARGHEL (voc.), Jean-Pierre CATOUL (violin, strings),Pierre BERNARD (flute, free improv), Bebey QUEDRAOGO (African music), Alexandre FURNELLE (harmony). More details in our jazz education page, under "clinics and workshops". Infos : Les Lundis d'Hortense asbl,rue Traversière 11,B-1210 Brussels.Phone : (32-2) 219 58 51, fax : (32-2) 219 14 36,Email: ldh.jazz@wanadoo.be (June 6, 2000) |
| JUUL'S HALO #2/2000 IS OUT JUUL'S HALO, the one man jazz magazine (in Flemish) created by jazz critic Juul ANTHONISSEN, has a new issue out (#2/2000), with John COLTRANE as a central figure, plus news and CD reviews. (June 5, 2000) |
| BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA & MICHEL HERR QUINTET : LIVE CONCERTS ON VRT RADIO On June 3, on the occasion of the Mechelen Jazz Day and the Flanders Festival, the Flemish radio VRT 3 broadcasted two complete sets with two top Belgian bands : The evening was a success, as well for the nice crowd which attended the concerts as for the echoes from the radio listeners to these remarkable concerts given by the two bands. (June 4, 2000) |
| PIERRE VAIANA & FOOFANGO GIVE A WORKSHOP IN JULY Pierre VAIANA (saxophone) informs us that he and the musicians of FOOFANGO (Burkina Faso) will give a workshop July 17-22 in Brussels, at the Novanoïs, rue des Ailes 2, Schaerbeek (Brussels). Afro, Jazz, Dance, Groove , Percussion, Dance, Workshops for kids. All levels, all styles, no theory, no reading, just play ! djembé : Zoumana DEMBELE, Moussa DEMBELE (Burkina Faso), guitare : Désiré SOME (Burkina), sax, improvisation : Pierre VAIANA (B),bass : Alain NYAME (Cameroun), drums : Boris TCHANGO (Togo), dance : Claudine NYIRAHABINEZA (Rwanda) . More details in our jazz education page. Coordination : Pierre Vaiana, Talia asbl,32(0)476 - 796 154 or 32(0)2 - 648 08 10 (June 5, 2000) |
| NEW AKA MOON CD + GUESTS "INVISIBLE SUN" AKA MOON has a new CD out, titled Invisible Sun (Carbon 7 C7 047), withFabrizio CASSOL (alto sax, composer),Michel HATZIGEORGIOU (el. bass),Stéphane GALLAND (drums) and guests : Erwin VANN (tenor sax),Kris DEFOORT and Fabian FIORINI (piano),Bo Van der WERF (baritone sax), Laurent BLONDIAU (trumpet), Geffroy DE MASURE (trombone),Antoine PRAWERMAN (clarinet) and Pierre BERNARD (flute). Invisible Sun is the second album of a trilogy composed of the already released Invisible Mother and is to be followed by "Invisible Moon". (June 1, 2000) |
| TOOTS THIELEMANS COMPILATION ON UNIVERSAL Universal released a compilation CD of Toots THIELEMANS, titled The Very Best of Toots THIELEMANS - Hard to say goodbye (Universal CD 541 484-2), with old and recent recordings. We hear that the album is selling like hot cakes...! (June 1, 2000) |
| CHRIS JORIS HAS A WEB SITE Percussionist Chris JORIS has a WEB SITE, with bio, discography, concert calendar, photos etc... (May 28, 2000) |
| STEVE HOUBEN MEETS BOYAN VODENITCHAROV Saxophone/flute player Steve HOUBEN will perform in duo with pianist Boyan VODENITCHAROV, a classical musician who has been a laureate in the Queen Elisabeth Contest, but who is also an expert improviser. Although not a premiere meeting, the event is rather rare and can be heard on May 31 (20:00) at D'Imprimerie (rue des Fabriques 43, 1000 Brussels/Reservations : 825 825 887). (May 28, 2000) |
| IMMINENT RELEASE OF THE FIRST CD OF SLANG The Belgian label CARBON 7 announces the imminent release of "Los Locos" (C7 046), the first album of the trio SLANG, with François GARNY (el. bass & compositions), Manu HERMIA (alto/sop sax ) and Michel SEBA (perc.). (May 28, 2000) |
| MIMI VERDERAME APPEARS ON A-RECORDS ALL STARS CD Drummer Mimi VERDERAME appears on a special CD production of his current label, A RECORDS. Titled "A records all stars Edition 2000" (AL 73200), it features a European sextet with Scott TINKLER (tp), Dave PIETRO (as) , Maarten VAN DER GRINTEN (gt) , Jarmo SAVOLAINEN (p) , Martin WIND (b) and Mimi on drums. Mimi also contributed with one of his compositions, "Lucadum". (May 25, 2000) |
| NEW ON THIS SITE : PHOTOS BY GUY VAN DE POEL We have just expanded our art gallery with a series of jazz photographs by Antwerp photographer Guy VAN DE POEL. See them here. (May 25, 2000) |
| JEANFRANÇOIS PRINS - "ALL AROUND TOWN" Jeanfrançois PRINS (guitar) plays live at the A TRANE - Berlin, May 30 through June 3 in trio with Andreas HENZE, (bass) and Steve DAVIS (drums) plus special guests : June 1: Andreas SCHMIDT, piano June 2 : David FRIEDMAN, vibes June 3 : Judy NIEMACK, vocals ATRANE Bleibtreustraße 1/Ecke Pestalozzistraße 105/10625 Berlin - Charlottenburg Doors open 20.00 h, concerts start 22.00 h Phone (030) 313 2550 - FAX (030) 313-4629 (May 24, 2000) |
| THE FIRST EDITION OF THE HAGUE JAZZ CONVENTION The first edition of The Hague Jazz Convention will take place on the 12th and the 13th of July 2000, preceding the 25th North Sea Jazz Festival. The Hague Jazz Convention is a new, international, annual Jazz Convention which intends to keep up with and consider recent developments in the field of jazz. The Conference will focus on musicians, students, engineers, programmers, jazz platforms, record companies, promoters and the media. The two-day program includes over thirty lectures, workshops, discussions and presentations. Furthermore, there will be twelve showcases featuring new or remarkable musicians and groups, from home and abroad. The leitmotiv in this year's program is: "Soloist and Group".The Hague Jazz Convention herewith constitutes a refreshing, summertime meeting ground for musicians, the international music industry and jazz fans; a platform where contacts may be established, knowledge exchanged and new initiatives developed. With this kaleidoscopic lay-out, The Hague Jazz Convention distinguishes itself from other jazz conventions in Europe. A selection from the program:
North Sea Jazz Festival / International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) / Nederlandse Toonkunstenaarsbond (NtB) / Conamus / Jazz Alliance International / The Jazz Solution - Jazz Alliance of Canada / Muziek en Theater Netwerk The Hague Jazz Convention is a production of the Institution Projazz.nl which was founded in 1999. Its main objective is the promotion of Dutch Jazz, nationally as well as internationally, in the broadest sense of the word.
Tel: 020-4042484 Fax: 020-4042485 E- mail: mail@projazz.nl Internet: www.thjc.nl |
| QUETZAL RECORDS HAS ITS OWN WEB SITE The Belgian jazz label QUETZAL, which already has a web page on our site, has launched its own official WEB SITE. The sites contains the catalog of the label, a concert agenda, record reviews, artist info and a radio program. You can also order CDs on-line. (May 23, 2000) |
| MAY 26-31 : GAUME JAZZ FESTIVAL ON MUZZIK TV The tv station MUZZIK announces a 75' minutes program on the Belgian Gaume Jazz festival, on May 26 (21:00), May 28 (13:45), May 29 (17:45) and May 31 (22:45). No details on the bands that will appear on the show, apparently made up of excerpts from the '99 edition of the festival. (May 22, 2000) |
| BRUSSELS JAZZ MARATHON ON MAY 26-28. CHECK THEIR WEB SITE One of the biggest jazz events each year in Brussels is without any doubt the Brussels Jazz Marathon. 400 musicians, 125 concerts take place in many locations, open air or pubs. Check our FESTIVALS PAGE. For a very detailed info, in particular the program of all the pubs, visit their official Web site. (May 22, 2000) |
| RTBF JAZZ LISTENERS POLL '99 : COMPLETE RESULTS AVAILABLE We have added the Belgian results of the RTBF Jazz poll '99 (listeners) in our POLLS PAGE. Please keep in mind that it is just a poll, and that many other musicians that are not listed in the highest positions really deserve your attention ! The complete results, Belgian and international, are available on the Web site of the RTBF. (May 20, 2000) |
| PARFUM LATIN : FIRST CD ON A BRAND NEW LABEL The Brazilian flavored band PARFUM LATIN has a first album out, titled " PARFUM LATIN" (Mogno J002), with Charles LOOS (p), Anne WOLF (kb), Pierre BERNARD (flute), Henri GREINDL (bass) and Jan DE HAAS (drs). It is produced and released by Henri GREINDL's new label MOGNO, which produces fusion, world music (Brazil) and some jazz. See their Web site. Or contact them by email : mognomusic@compuserve.com. (May 20, 2000) |
| NEW CD OF ANTOINE PRAWERMAN's DEEP IN THE DEEP Bass clarinet player Antoine PRAWERMAN has a new CD out on the J.A.S. label. Titled "Snake Ear" (J.A.S. 04), it features his band DEEP IN THE DEEP, with Bo VAN DER WERF (bar. sax), Kris DEFOORT (p), Pierre VAN DORMAEL (gt), Otti VAN DER WERF (el. b.) and Stéphane GALLAND (drs). (May 20, 2000) |
| NEW : THE OFFICIAL TOOTS THIELEMANS WEB SITE. AND TOOTS ON A STAMP ! His agent Uncle Jazz informs us that harmonica/guitar player legend Toots THIELEMANS has an official Web site. And the Belgian mail issued a stamp with his portrait on the occasion of "Brussels 2000, European capital of Culture" ! (May 20, 2000) |
| NEWS FROM MIKE DEL FERRO Our Dutch friend, pianist Mike DEL FERRO, informs us : In two weeks, Emarcy (Universal Classics and Jazz) will release the CD 'Mike del Ferro "plays" Belcanto'. The CD launch will take place onThursday May 25, at the Bimhuis in Amsterdam at 21:00. For all information : http://www.mikedelferro.com (May 17, 2000) |
| LYRAE PRESENTS WINNER OF J@ZZ@ROUND CONTEST The group IMPRESSION won the LYRAE/J@ZZ@ROUND contest some time ago. A concert and presentation of the band's CD, released by LYRAE, will take place at the SOUNDS JAZZ CLUB (rue de la Tulipe, 02/512 92 50), Brussels,on May 25 at 22:00. Entry 300 BEF. (May 17, 2000) |
| "IN REAL TIME" : AKA MOON MEETS CHOREOGRAPHER ANNE TERESA DE KEERSMAEKER May 18-27 : The band AKA MOON will be part of a show conceived by choreographer Anne Teresa DE KEERSMAEKER and her sister Jolente, with the participation of the actors of the STAN group and 14 dancers of the Rosas company. The text is written by Gerardjan RIJNDERS. Aka Moon will perform the music live, and should be composed for the occasion of 4 musicians, as pianist Fabian FIORINI was invited to take part in the project. Location : PARTS (Performing Arts Research & Training Studios), av. Van Volxem 164, B-1190 Forest (Brussels).800/500 BEF. Info.: 070-222.1999. (May 16, 2000) |
| MÉTARYTHMES DE L'AIR GOES 20 MÉTARYTHMES DE L'AIR, the band created by pianist Christian LEROY has always proposed original music, a mix of unpredictable compositions and adventurous improvisations. This week, they celebrate their 20th anniversary, and will give a few concerts with bassist/cellist José BEDEUR and clarinet player Philippe SAUCEZ, occasionnally joined by Jannot GILLIS (violin) and Pierre NARCISSE (percussion). (May 16, 2000) |
| LYRAE RECORDS GOING STRONG LYRAE Records under the management of Pascal Noël is showing great dynamism>Since last year the small label has overpassed bigger ones in a constant release of new albums : Phil ABRAHAM's FREDAINES, Paolo RADONI's COAST TO COAST, the recent "Nice Cap" of Mimi VERDERAME's JAZZ ADDICTION BAND and very soon THE DEMAGOGUES REACTS, with Johan VANDENDRIESSCHE. Details and CD pages to follow soon. (May 14, 2000) |
| DRÉ PALLEMAERTS WITH ACK VAN ROOYEN QUINTET Drummer Dé PALLEMAERTS has recently played in Germany with the quintet of Ack VAN ROOYEN (tp), with Paul HELLER (ts), Achim KAUFMANN (p) and Ingmar HELLER (b). In October 2000, Dré will do another European tour in trio with US pianist Bill CARROTHERS. (May 14, 2000) |
| STILL MORE INFOS ON UPCOMING FESTIVALS We have added to our FESTIVALS PAGE more details about even upcoming festivals, such as Gouvy on August 4-6, 2000. (May 11, 2000) |
| SIGN A PETITION TO SOLVE THE TRAVERS CRISIS We already featured the news about the Travers predicament, having been left in a vacuum by the public authority and therefore, albeit burgeoning activity is facing closure after 22 years of activity. (see further down) If you care for the survival of this landmark jazz club and have not yet signed a petition to this effect you can now do it online at http://www.cyclone.be/cgi-bin/petition/petition.htm (May 10, 2000) |
| COMING UP, 2 SHOWCASES AT THE FNAC Bernard LEGROS presents 2 show cases/mini concerts at the FNAC in Brussels and Liège : |
| ERIC LEGNINI ON BLUE NOTE AND SOON ON BELGIAN TV Pianist Eric LEGNINI, who is currently active in France, Belgium, etc..., will soon have a record out as a leader on Blue Note, France. The album will be titled "Miss Soul". It was recorded in March 2000 in trio with Rosario BONACORSO (b) et Franck AGULON (drs). They play a mix of standards and originals. Eric's trio appearance during the Jazz Festival in Liège was recorded by Belgian tv RTBF. (May 8, 2000) |
| TRAVERS IN CRISIS : ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN. As we alreday mentioned, the TRAVERS has almost reached a dead end and is in imminent danger of having to close down. Some frantic actions are currently taking place to try and avert the situation. A petition is circulated around and we'll have one online for you to participate very soon. Further more, a JAZZ WEEK-END (24h of jazz in two days) is being organized on Friday May 12 & Saturday 13 from 3 PM to 3 AM to create awareness among the public, musicians, organizers and promoters in an attempt to avert a negative outcome. The club is located rue Traversière, 11 in Brussels. (May 07, 2000) |
| PHIL ABRAHAM HARVESTING HIS EFFORT Phil ABRAHAM outstanding latest album FREDAINES has now made its due impact. As a consequence, the trombone player (and scat singer) has been selected for the finals of the international competition for jazz soloists, to take place in Monaco on June 10. 3 finalists will have to play, each, jazz standards accompanied by a local rhythm section. Best of luck, Phil ! (May 04, 2000) |
| 100 YEARS OF BELGIAN JAZZ DISCOGRAPHY For those who are interested, the colossal research work by Robert PERNET, presented in a book summing up Belgian jazz discography from 1897 to 1997 and a supplement for '98 & '99 will be available at the JAZZ A LIEGE festival. Visit the JAZZHOT stand to get it :840 pages and color illustrations, index, some 9.500 references... (May 04, 2000) |
| THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA INVITES US SINGER JEANNE LEE The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA currently gives a few concerts in Belgium with American singer Jeanne LEE. An interesting collaboration, with music arranged a.o. by Mal WALDRON and Didier LEVALLET. They already played at the Antwerp Luchtbal on May 3, and they will appear at the Liège Festival on May 5, 2000. (May 4, 2000) |
| AT 78, TOOTS BUSIER THAN EVER These days, Toots THIELEMANS has been travelling and playing more than ever. In the States, he played with Mulgrew MILLER or Kenny WERNER (p), Ray DRUMMOND (b) and Billy DRUMMOND or Joe LA BARBERA (drs). He played in Rochester as a soloist with a big band led by Maria SCHNEIDER. In Italy, he played with pianist Don FRIEDMAN. And very recently, on April 29, he celebrated his 78th birthday while playing a concert near Rome (Italy) with Michel HERR (p), Bart DE NOLF (b) and Finnish drummer Jukkis UOTILA. (April 30, 2000) |
| TRAVERS JAZZ CLUB IN DANGER / JOIN EMERGENCY MEETING ON APRIL 27 Once again, the well known Brussels club "TRAVERS", despite a positive record of years of multiple activities, is in danger of disappearing. Read their annoucement : On April 27, at 13:00, in the club itself (rue Traversière 11, 1210 Brussels), the staff, volunteer workers and employees, the members of our club, thefriends, those who show interest in our association, are kindly invitedto manifest their solidarity by being present at a special information session.Subject: our current difficulties and our proposed remedial actions.Although the popularity of our club is steadily growing and despitethe quality and success of our promotional and music associatedactivities, and with regard to the fact that the financial support weare presently given is at a standstill,the TRAVERS is in a crisis that might be fatal.You are welcome to attend and express your support. Infos ? Phone : 32 (0)2 223 10 21. Email : travers@cyclone.be. (April 26, 2000) |
| MIMI VERDERAME GIGGING WITH HIS INTERNATIONAL QUARTET Drummer Mimi VERDERAME gives a few concerts these days (Liège on April 25, Antwerp's Hopper on April 26) with his quartet, with Rosario GIULIANI (alto sax, Italy), Rémi VIGNOLO (bass, France) and pianist Eric LEGNINI. This hot quartet plays the music recorded on the album Game Over (A RECORDS AL 73185). (April 26, 2000) |
| J@ZZ@ROUND : ISSUE # 23 IS AVAILABLE The issue # 23 (spring), of the magazine J@ZZ@ROUND, is available for a few days. As usual, it is free and available in jazz clubs, etc... See our J@ZZ@ROUND page for a table of contents. (April 18, 2000) |
| BARRE PHILLIPS WITH ÉRIK VERMEULEN AND ÉRIC THIELEMANS On April 20, 2000 (21:00), bassist Barre PHILLIPS will meet pianist Erik VERMEULEN and drummer Eric THIELEMANS for a trio concert of free improvisation at the Brussels Travers. (April 16, 2000) |
| DAVID LINX AND DIEDERIK WISSELS ON M 6 TV On Sunday April 16, 2000 at 01:35 (or is it Monday early ?), on the French tv M6, Philippe ADLER will propose the concert given in '97 by the quartet of vocalist David LINX and pianist Diederik WISSELS, at the Parc Floral in Paris. (April 15, 2000) |
| MIMI VERDERAME's JAZZ ADDICTION BAND : CD SOON AVAILABLE Drummer/composer Mimi VERDERAME announced on Philippe BARON's radio show on RTBF radio the imminent release of the CD of his band JAZZ ADDICTION BAND, which also features Jean-Pol STEFFENS, Gino LATTUCA (tp) , Marc GODFROID (tb) , Fabrice ALLEMAN (ts) , Ivan PADUART (p) , Theo DE JONG (el. bass) , Frédéric MALEMPRÉ (perc.) . The album is titled "Nice Cap" (LYRAE 200021-C). (April 15, 2000) |
| AFTER A LONG SILENCE, BLEU BANANE #4 IS OUT ! On the web site of LA MAISON DU JAZZ, we read that after more than a year of silence, the magazine BLEU BANANE reappears to the surface with its new issue, #4. Discover the table of the contents. (April 15, 2000) |
| JAZZ IN WATERCOLORS : TON VAN MEESCHE's EXHIBITION IN LIÈGE Still on the web site of LA MAISON DU JAZZ, we learn that painter Ton VAN MEESCHE shows his jazz watercolors at the Maison du Jazz in Liège, in the Jacques PELZER Gallery, between April 12 and May 12, 2000. Address : rue sur les Foulons, 11, B-4000 Liège. Phone : 04/221-10-11. (April 15, 2000) |
| RECOVERING FROM SURGERY : JEAN WARLAND Jovial, talkative and a fabulous musician Jean WARLAND is recovering from surgery at a hospital in Germany. Jean has been living in Köln since many years and lately was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.He underwent, today, a successful surgery and is expected to return home shortly. Jean will be giving a series of concerts in Belgium with his A Train sextet, see our GIGS page (under Michel HERR) for the schedules. If you wish to convey a sympathy message or greetings, mail me at ilan.oz@wanadoo.be and i will forward. (April 12, 2000) |
| JACKY LEPAGE's PHOTOGRAPHS NOW IN HIS VIRTUAL GALLERY Belgian photographer Jacky LEPAGE, whose jazz photos are presented on this site in the Art Gallery page, now proposes on the web his own Virtual Gallery. (April 12, 2000) |
| ERNST VRANCKX ON A CHINA TOUR Pianist composer Ernst VRANCKX will be touring mainland China during the month of April. Ernst will be accompanied by Bart DEFOORT (sax), Laurent BLONDIAU (tp), Herman PARDON (drs) and Stefan LIEVESTRO (bass). The tour starts in Shanghai's Grand Theater Concert Hall, on April 14, and will include locations like Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Changsha and Hangzhou. On return to Belgium the group will record a new album. |
| JAZZ CLUBS WORLDWIDE. EXPLORE THE GLOBAL JAZZ SCENE. If you happened to use our LINKS PAGE (lots of interesting jazz related URLs) you may have noticed Jazz Clubs of the World http://www.jazz-clubs-worlwide.com by trombone player Peter MAGUIRE. Peter has and keeps collecting information to cover the clubs scene worldwide. Hereunder is his News Letter April 2000 : ---------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Jazz Aficinadoes, Please find one of my occasional news letters. Made a few out of town trips recently. Spent a couple of days in Zurich and was happy to find the 'Casa Bar' still thriving. A band from the UK were doing a three week residence and both they and the packed house were enjoying themselves. I continue to receive and continue to appreciate the never ending stream of email giving me information about new jazz clubs, updates about existing listings, and other jazz scene information. I have long lost count of just how many clubs there are listed but it must now be well over three thousand. More exotic locations are always fun to hear about, check out some very recent additions: Guam, Bali, Cuba. Will be happy to add your event to this very high profile section of the web site. MUSICIANS I am now listing Jazz Musicians Worldwide. There is a form on the 'Musicians' page so you can send me your details. GROUPS AND MUSICIANS ON TOUR This is a new section. You can display within a calendar format details about national and international tours. DISCUSSION FORUM Getting some use but could do with more input. Want to sound off about something? This is the place to do it. NEWS CONTRIBUTORS If you would like to contribute on a regular or even irregular basis news, gossip, about-your-scene information? I will be more than happy to publish it. If this would interest you please email me. Once again may I express my appreciation for the worldwide input I get on a daily basis.
Peter Maguire. Brussels. |
| LIÈGE JAZZ FESTIVAL : FINAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED Don't miss the tenth edition of the Jazz à Liège festival, on May 5 & 6, 2000. Look on the Web Site of the Maison du Jazz for the final timetables and some notes introducing the participating bands. (April 9, 2000) |
| JAZZ EXHIBITIONS AT THE LIÈGE INNO : JACQUES JORIS PHOTOS, COMBLAIN-LA-TOUR FESTIVAL Currently shown at the Liège Inno department store, two jazz-related exhibitions ; the first one, with jazz photos by Jacques JORIS; the second one centered on the historical Comblain-La-Tour Festival of the sixties, put together by the Liège Masion du Jazz. Dates : April 1-15, 2000. (April 9, 2000) |
| VIVA MUSICA 2000 WILL HOST THE BELGIAN DJANGO D'OR For its second edition, the music fair Viva Musica will again take place at the Brussels Palais des Congrès, this time between October 26 and 29, 2000. The ceremony of the Belgian Django d'Or Awards, organized with the support of the BAP (Belgian Artistic Promotion) of SABAM (the Belgian Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers) will be included in the event. (April 9, 2000) |
| OLIVIER COLLETTE 4TET AVAILABLE IN MP3 Pianist/composer Olivier COLLETTE recorded an album with his quartet already since a long time. So far, no label has produced the album. However, an American site now features the music, in MP3 format and you can listen to it for free at http://www.jazzgarage.com. The same site offers a few tracks by guitarist Fabien DEGRYSE. (April 8, 2000) |
| PHILIPPE AERTS ON TOUR WITH KURT VAN HERCK Saxophonist Kurt VAN HERCK is on tour these days with his quartet. It is worth mentioning that bassist Philippe AERTS, who stayed in New York for a while and now lives in Vevey, Switserland, is part of the band. So, here is an opportunity to hear him again (see below for another appearance in Belgium, this time with Lew TABACKIN). The other members of the band are pianist Kris GOESSENS and French drummer Joël ALLOUCHE. At De Werf (Bruges), April 4. Phone : 050/33-05-29. (April 4, 2000) |
| STEVE HOUBEN WITH EMIL VIKLICKY Another reunion : saxophonist Steve HOUBEN plays with Czech pianist Emil VIKLICKY, a long time friend, with whom he recorded the CD Bohemia after dark. They play in quartet this week with Lindsey HORNER (bass) and Lieven VENKEN (drs) at the Sounds, Brussels (rue de la Tulipe), on April 7 & 8. Phone : 02/512-92-50 . (April 4, 2000) |
| LEW TABACKIN AT THE ARCHIDUC WITH PHILIPPE AERTS & FÉLIX SIMTAINE On April 9, (17:00), US saxophonist Lew TABACKIN will play in trio at the Archiduc, Brussels, with bassist Philippe AERTS and drummer Félix SIMTAINE. A smoking trio, which recorded in the same club the Round About Five, Live at the Archiduc CD. Phone : 02/512-06-52. (April 4, 2000) |
| BERT JORIS ON JOE HAIDER CD, AVAILABLE IN GERMANY In the German jazz magazine JAZZ PODIUM, an add of the record distributor SUNNY MOON VERTRIEB mentions the availability of a CD, recorded in 94, of the Joe HAIDER Quintet. It features a.o. Bert JORIS, who is considered by many as one of the top jazz figures of Belgium, as well as a trumpet player as a composer/arranger. His recent appearance at the Lundis d'Hortense Festival in Brussels, when he conducted the Brussels jazz Orchestra with guitarist Philip CATHERINE as a soloist was another brilliant exposure of his talent. The title of the album is "Magic Box" (JHM 010 3601), actually one of Bert's well known compositions, and the other musicians are Joe HAIDER (piano), Roman SCHWALLER (sax), Isla ECKINGER (bass) and Wolfgang HAFFNER (drs). As Bert JORIS doesn't appear on too many albums, here is one that you might be interested in getting. Try contacting the distributor in Germany. E-mail : mail@sunny-moon.com. See their WEB SITE as well. (April 2, 2000) |
| GILBERT ISBIN ON MUSIQUE 3 AND IN CONCERT Gilbert ISBIN is a world class acoustic guitar player. He is more known abroad than in Belgium and as he is an original, some don't even consider him as a jazz musician. Gilbert has recorded a number of albums, solo, that have earned him recognition, respect and outstanding reviews in the world press. His latest, tribute to Nick Drake is a smashing success.Belgians now have an opportunity to get to know him better as Philippe BARON is devoting his coming Tuesday, April 4th, show to Gilbert. At 18:15 on RTBF radio Musique 3. Gilbert is also giving a rare concert (solo) on the 20th of April in Liège, at the Soundstation, gare de Jonfosse, 6 rue Pouplin, 04/232 13 21, at 20:00. |
| PHIL ABRAHAM ON THE LATEST CD OF THE ONJ Belgian trombone player Phil ABRAHAM appears on the brand new CD of the French ONJ (Orchestre National de Jazz), which is currently under the musical direction of bassist/composer Didier LEVALLET. The CD, recorded in January 2000, is titled "Deep Feelings" (Evidence EVDC 2030). Phil can also be heard on the previous album of the band, titled "Sequences" (Evidence EVDC 928). After the summer 2000, a new version of the ONJ, with a new musical director, will be launched. (March 31, 2000) |
| THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH SINGER JEANNE LEE The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA, the now famous Belgian big band, is going to make an interesting encounter with US singer Jeanne LEE. They will a.o. perform at the Antwerp Luchtbal on May 3, 2000 (20:30), in a program of standards arranged by the US pianist/composer Mal WALDRON and the musical director of the French ONJ (Orchestre National de Jazz), bassist/composer Didier LEVALLET. Infos : De Luchtbal (Columbiastraat 2030 Antwerpen). Phone : 03/543-90-30, E-mail : ccluchtb@antwerpen.be, Web site. (March 30, 2000) |
| JOE LOVANO MEETS BELGIAN MUSICIANS AT "LA MONNAIE", BRUSSELS On April 6, 2000 (20:00), at the Monnaie (the Brussels Opera house), in the Brussels 2000 Workshop series, US tenor sax player Joe LOVANO will present the results of his meeting with some top Belgian musicians. Don't look for more details on the web sites of Brussels 2000 or La Monnaie, you won't find any. We hear that among the participating musicians, there should be all three AKA MOON musicians - Fabrizio CASSOL (sax), Michel HATZI (bass) and Stéphane GALLAND (drs) - plus Eric LEGNINI (piano), Erwin VANN (sax), Laurent BLONDIAU (tp), Bo VAN DER WERF (bari sax), Geoffroy DE MASURE (tb), Stefan LIEVESTRO (double bass) and Félix SIMTAINE (drs). Tickets : 900 BEF/500 BEF with discount. Reservations at La Monnaie : 070/23-39-39. (March 29, 2000) |
| JAZZ HOEILAART PROVISIONAL PROGRAM Like each year, for over two decades, the Intern'l jazz contest for youth orchestras will take place at Hoeilaart, under the fatherly eye of Albert MICHIELS. The dates are September 22 to 24, 2000 and the provisional program is now available. (March 28, 2000) |
| APRIL 1st : EURODJANGO 2000 ON RTBF TV On April 1st 2000 (21:00), Belgian TV RTBF "La Deux" will show the program they recorded during the night of the EURODJANGO in Brussels, organized by the European Jazz Foundation. Many European jazzmen took part in the evening, a.o. Martial SOLAL (piano), Babik REINHARDT (guitar), Florin NICULESCU (violin), Gianluigi TROVESI (clarinet), Bernt ROSENGREN (sax), André CECCARELLI (drs), and several Belgian musicians were present on stage : Philip CATHERINE (gt), Alexandre CAVALIERE (vl), Phil ABRAHAM (tb) with the Europool Jazz Orchestra, and Nathalie LORIERS, who won a prize. (March 28, 2000) |
| STEVE HOUBEN PLAYS ...THE PIANO AND SINGS AT THE TRAVERS The "Steve HOUBEN piano quartet" will play at the Brussels TRAVERS on March 30 & 31 (21:00). The well known Belgian saxophonist will play ... the piano and will sing a few standards. But don't be surprised if he picks up his alto or his flute, which still are his main instruments. He will be accompanied by Jacques PIROTTON, Christophe DE VISSCHER (bass) and the American drummer Rick HOLLANDER. Infos : Travers, rue Traversière 11, 1210 Brussels. Phone 02/218-40-86. (March 28, 2000) |
| FRANKIE ROSE & COLOURS ON TV The band COLOURS appears on March 30 at 23:15 on RTBF 1, in the TV show "Conviviales Poursuites" (March 27, 2000) |
| BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN CHINA FOR RECORD PRODUCERS (?) The following is circulated by Wallonie Bruxelles Musiques with the advise to take it with a grain of salt.... The message was received on January 19th: Dear Sir, |
| JUDY NIEMACK : WORKSHOP FOR SINGERS, GIGS WITH JEANFRANÇOIS PRINS AND BRUNO CASTELLUCCI IN THE US A message from Judy NIEMACK : Dear friends, family and fans, |
| JUST ACROSS THE BORDER AT THE PORGY & BESS Jazz Club PORGY AND BESS in Terneuzen, Holland, sends us the following annoucement : Don't forget the following concerts! SPRING FESTIVAL - "THE PIANO MASTERS": Fri 31st March, 21.30 hrs: DANILO PEREZ TRIO Danilo Perez (p), Carlos Henriquez (b), Antonio Sanchez (dr) Sat 1st April, 21.30 hrs: KENNY WERNER TRIO (Exclusive) Kenny Werner (p), Johannes Weidenmuller (b), Ari Hoenig (dr) Fri 28th April, 21.30 hrs: BENNY GREEN TRIO with Hans Dekker & special guest GEORGE COLEMAN (Exclusive) George Coleman (ts), Benny Green (p), Randy Napoleon (g), Brandon Owens (b), Hans Dekker (dr) A saxophone legend, a spectacular pianist with his new trio and one of Holland's hardest swinging drummers. Together for one night. BE THERE! Fri 12th May, 21.30 hrs: ROY HARGROVE QUINTET Roy Hargrove (tp), Sherman Irby (as), Larry Willis (p), Gerald Cannon (b), Willie Jones (dr) Who else should close our season?! Reservations: Porgy & Bess, Noordstraat 52, Terneuzen, tel: (0)115 613293 Eline Muller / The Porgy & Jazz Foundation Prinseneiland 71c, 1013 LM Amsterdam, Holland Tel: +31 20 625 4545 - Fax: +31 20 625 5252 - Email: eline@multraship.nl Urgent messages: +31 653 494370 Check out our websites: Multraship Towage & Salvage: www.multraship.nl Porgy & Jazz Foundation: www.porgyenbess.nl (March 25, 2000) |
| NEW EDITION OF WBM INFOS-FAX Wallonie Bruxelles Musiques informs us of the following (in French) : La nouvelle édition de WBM Infos-Fax sera sous presse dans les jours à venir. D'habitude, cette lettre d'information a pour objectif de donner des pistes en matière d'exportation. Ainsi, le dernier numéro de 99 présentatait en long et en large le marché luxembourgeois, donnait un panorama du marché du disque en Arabie Saoudite, présentait un carnet d'adresses utiles, le panorama du marché en Belgique en 98,...etc Pour le premier numéro de l'an 2000, nous avons décidé de présenter un dossier complet sur les aides publiques en Communauté française Wallonie-Bruxelles. Quinze pages seront consacrées à ce sujet qui représente une demande permanente des artistes. Outre ce dossier, nous présenterons de manière détaillée les professionnels étrangers que nous avons invités en 99 à Couleur Café, aux Francos de Spa et aux Nuits Botaniques. De plus toujours notre rubrique carnet d'adresses et une revue de presse. L'objet de ce mail est de demander à ceux qui sont intéressés à recevoir cette revue - et qui n'ont pas reçu le dernier numéro de 1999 - de bien vouloir nous communiquer leur adresse postale de manière à ce que nous puissions leur envoyer dorénavent. Cette lettre d'info, fait partie du programme de Wallonie-Bruxelles Musiques, programme qui est, bien sur, à votre disposition sur simple demande. Patrick PRINTZ WBM - 13 Bd A. Max - 1000 Bruxelles Tél: 02/218.62.09 Fax: 02/218.34.24 Email: wbm@arcadis.be (March 25, 2000) |
| JAZZ CONCERTS ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH AT THE CONRAD HOTEL IN BRUSSELS Once or twice a month, on a Thursday night, the Conrad Hotel in Brussels presents a jazz concert in his classy parlors with saxophonist Alex SCORIER as a musical advisor. Here is the program of the forthcoming concerts : Hotel Conrad : avenue Louise 71. Phone : 02/543-42-42, or 542-48-15. WEB SITE. (March 21, 2000) |
| ACOUSTIC RECORDS PRESENTS NEW JACQUES STOTZEM MUSIC BOOK The German record label and publisher ACOUSTIC MUSIC, which recently released the latest CD of guitar player Jacques STOTZEM, announces that the music book of the album is available at the price of DM 22. It contains the guitar solo pieces transcribed from the CD. Infos : E-mail: office@acoustic-music.de (March 21, 2000) |
| BROSELLA BOOGIE FESTIVAL LOOKING FOR HELP Maybe the major event in Belgium in the boogie woogie style, the BROSELLA BOOGIE FESTIVAL is seeking for help. Without any subsidies, the work involved just surpasses the time and the capacities of the motivated, but small organizing team around Renaud PATIGNY, himself a busy and brilliant boogie woogie pianist. Read more about their plea HERE. If you wish to give them a hand for administrative and promotional tasks, or to help them to find sponsors, please contact them (after 18:00) : Renaud Patigny (O2/66O.94.93, E-mail: renaud.patigny@planetinternet.be) or Milica Jerkovic au O2/649.21.16, E-mail: jm.management@wol.be). (March 19, 2000) |
| BLEU BANANE : ISSUE # 4 UNDERWAY After more than a year of silence, we read on the MAISON DU JAZZ WEB SITE that the magazine BLEU BANANE is actually not dead, as issue #4 is announced for the very near future. On the menu, articles on David MURRAY, Nelly POUGET, and a long piece on the late Jacques PELZER. (March 19, 2000) |
| FRED VAN HOVE INTRODUCES NEW ENSEMBLE Pianist Fred VAN HOVE recently introduced a new project, the VAN HOVE PISTRI ENSEMBLE, a drumless band presenting his compositions and free improvisations, with Joëlle LÉANDRE (double bass), Günther CHRISTMANN (trombone) and Phil WACHSMAN (violin). The band played in Antwerp, at De Singel, on March 16. (March 18, 2000) |
| MARCH 25 : LUNDIS D'HORTENSE FESTIVAL AT THE BOTANIQUE Don't miss the annual festival of the LUNDIS D'HORTENSE (the Belgian association of jazz musicians). It will take place on March 25 (15:00) 2000, at the Brussels Botanique (rue Royale 236, B-1210 Brussels). After the projection of rare Belgian jazz films (15:00), you will enjoy an eclectic program of top Belgian bands : GREETINGS FROM MERCURY, TRIO GRANDE, Diederik WISSELS - Silent Song sextet (The music of Federico MOMPOU), the BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA + Philip CATHERINE & Bert JORIS, FOOFANGO, Mimi VERDERAME quartet, and a final jam session. More details in our FESTIVALS PAGE. Tickets : 750 BEF (door), 650 BEF (advance). Infos : 02/219-58-51, email : ldh.jazz@wanadoo.be. (March 17, 2000) |
| RHODA SCOTT AND FÉLIX SIMTAINE : GRAND REUNION US organ player Rhoda SCOTT will perform at the Marcus Mingus (Hôtel Arlequin) on March 31 and April 1, 2000. On the occasion, she will find again drummer Félix SIMTAINE, who played a lot with her a few years ago. Marcus Mingus/Hôtel Arlequin: rue de la Fourche, Brussels. Infos : 02/514-16-15. Tickets : 800 BEF. (March 16, 2000) |
| BILL CARROTHERS TOURS IN TRIO WITH NICOLAS THYS AND DRÉ PALLEMAERTS U.S. pianist Bill CARROTHERS will be on a European tour at the end of March. His rhythm section will be made of Belgian bassist Nicolas THYS (who currently lives in New York) and drummer Dré PALLEMAERTS. The trio will play at the LUCHTBAL in Antwerp on March 30, 2000 (20:30), a concert co-produced and recorded by VRT for a future broadcast in its show "In the club". Infos : Luchtbal, Columbiastraat, B-2030 Antwerpen. Phone : 03/543-90-30, fax 03/543-90-36, email : ccluchtb@antwerpen.be. Tickets 500 BEF (door) or 400 BEF (advance). (March 16, 2000) |
| WEB SITE OF THE "MAISON DU JAZZ" : NEW URL + TIMETABLE OF LIÈGE FESTIVAL The site of the Liège MAISON DU JAZZ (jazz museum) has apparently moved to a new address. The new URL is http://users.skynet.be/sky35137/jazzaliege.htm. Seize the occasion of your next visit to read the February news ("Hot House") and discover the detailed timetable of the upcoming Jazz à Liège Festival, which will take place at the Palais des Congrès on May 5, 6. (March 15, 2000) |
| GARRETT LIST : NEW CD ON CARBON 7 The American trombone player Garrett LIST, who lives in Belgium for many years now, has a new album out on the CARBON 7 label. Titled "The New York Tapes" (Carbon 7 042), it features pieces recorded with Belgian musicians such as Pierre BERNARD (flute), Vincent JACQMIN (clar.) and Fabian FIORINI (piano), but also some music recorded with Byard LANCASTER (sax), Ronald SHANNON JACKSON (drs) and Youssef YANCEY (tp). (March 15, 2000) |
| SOME FUD CANDRIX RECORDINGS REISSUED ON CD The Liège MAISON DU JAZZ mentions on their web site the reissue on CD of recordings made by an historic Belgian jazz figure, saxophonist Fud CANDRIX, under the title "Swingin at the Arena" (Bob CD16). (March 15, 2000) |
| NEW CDs IN THE PIPELINE : JAZZ ADDICTION, IVAN PADUART TRIO, L'ÂME DES POÈTES We have heard about three recordings which have recently been made and should be available some time in 2000. (March 14, 2000) |
| JAZZ AT THE SOUNDSTATION IN LIÈGE The SOUNDSTATION is a recent place for live music in Liège. Jazz can occasionnally be heard in what used to be a train station, like on April 25, 2000, when trumpet player Eric TRUFFAZ will present his band. And every Thursday night is jam session night (free entrance) at 21:00. Infos : Soundstation, gare de Jonfosse, 6 rue Pouplin, 4000 Liège, 042/321-321. (March 14, 2000) |
| IVAN PADUART THE GREAT FAME A book was recently published, its title"100 personalities of Brabant Walloonia during the 20th century" ("CENT BRABANÇONS WALLONS DU 20 ème SIÈCLE" ). This prestigious book of luxurious presentation and limited edition of 2500 copies was compiled by 26 authors, among them Marc DANVAL, and among the featured personalities (Philippe Geluck, Louis Michel, Jaco Van Dormael, Jules Bastin, Julos Beaucarne, Maurice Carême, Jean-Michel Folon, Hergé, Bernard Lemmens, Jules Metz, Ernest Solvay) is jazz pianist & composer Ivan PADUART. (March 12, 2000) |
| NEW ON THIS SITE : COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE CD PAGES, SORTED BY ARTIST We have created a new page in which you can view a list of all the CDs of Belgian jazzman for which we have created, during the last years, a detailed album page (with participating musicians, track titles, label, catalog number etc...). This page doesn't claim to be an exhaustive discography, because such pages could not be created for all past Belgian productions, but it is nevertheless a widely indicative list of +/- 130 CD releases in recent years, accessible in a very convenient way, sorted by artist. Click HERE to see it. (March 11, 2000) |
| NICOLAS FISZMAN ON TRILOK GURTU CD Belgian electric bassist and guitar player Nicolas FISZMAN can be heard on the CD "African Fantasy" (ESC 03664-2) of Indian percussionnist Trilok GURTU. Other participating musicians are Jaya DEVA (gt), Ravi CHARY (sitar), Kai ECKHARDT (bass gt.), Sabine KABONGO and Esmeralda SCIASCIA (voc). Nicolas also plays synthesizers on the session, recorded in January 99 in Germany. (March 11, 2000) |
| ART GALLERY : MORE JACKY LEPAGE PHOTOGRAPHS We have recently added some more photos of jazzmen sent to us by photographer Jacky LEPAGE in our ART GALLERY. Take a look. (March 9, 2000) |
| LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE : GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MARCH 13 The Belgian association of jazz musicians LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE will organize its annual General Assembly on March 13, 2000, at 19:00 in the Travers (address below). Members are welcome. Infos : rue Traversière 11,B-1210 Brussels. Phone : (32-2) 219 58 51, fax : (32-2) 219 14 36, Email: ldh.jazz@wanadoo.be. (March 9, 2000) |
| HNITA HOEVE IS ALIVE AND KICKING : MIKE STERN CONCERT Juul ANTHONISSEN was in the shadows for some time, health problems, but since couple of years he is very active, writing (a.o. his JUUL's HALO magazine), lecturing and organizing concerts at his famous jazz club which is a landmark in Belgian jazz history. Be notified about the next coming concert:
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| WHEN IN BERLIN : JUDY NIEMACK AND JEANFRANÇOIS PRINS March 10 and 11 at the A Trane Jazz Club in Berlin: Celebrate with the
Featuring, besides the US singer :
Bruno CASTELLUCCI on Drums Martin LILLICH on Bass and Surprise(d) guests! (March 8, 2000) |
| JAZZ A LIÈGE FESTIVAL : MORE DETAILS COMING IN The upcoming JAZZ À LIÈGE FESTIVAL, which will take place on May 5 & 6, 2000, is definitely shaping up. Take a look at the detailed program in our Festivals Page. (March 8, 2000) |
| GETTING READY FOR SOME MORE JAZZ IN PORGY & BESS The PORGY AND BESS Jazz Club in Terneuzen (NL, just north of Ghent) announces its program : Don't miss this spectacular piano weekend! Single tickets F 25/Bf 500, Duo-pass F 40/Bf 800Danilo has just been inaugurated "Cultural Ambassador" by the Panamese President. He will also play the Bimhuis Amsterdam Wed. 29 at 21.00 hrs. and do a workshop at the Amsterdam Conservatory Thurs 30 at 14.00 hrs.Kenny's new trio is not to be missed either. He finally returns to our Steinway; what a treat! Reservations: Porgy & Bess, Noordstraat 52, 4531 GJ Terneuzen, Tel: +31 (0)115 613293 |
| MARCH 4 ON RTBF TV : MICHEL HATZI'S HOMAGE TO JACO PASTORIUS, LIVE AT GAUME JAZZ 99, PART 2 On Saturday, March 4, 21:40, RTBF tv "La Deux" will present the second part (45') of the memorable concert that the big band put together by electric bassist Michel HATZIGEORGIOU gave during the last edition of the Gaume Jazz festival, in August '99. With trombonist Peter GRAVES as a musical director, the band includes some top Belgian jazzmen, such as a.o. Toots THIELEMANS (harmonica), Michel PARÉ, Laurent BLONDIAU, Bert JORIS (tp), Frank VAGANÉE, Erwin VANN, Jeroen VAN HERZEELE, Fabrice ALLEMAN, Laurent DOUMONT (saxes), Michel MASSOT (tb, tuba), Eric LEGNINI (kb), Michel SEBA (perc.) and Stéphane GALLAND (drs). (March 2, 2000) |
| NEW ALBUM BY BEN SLUIJS Alto sax Ben SLUIJS just released the second album of his quartet, titled "CANDY CENTURY" (Werf 019) on the WERF label. The musicians are : Ben SLUIJS (alto sax, flute, composer), Erik VERMEULEN (piano), Piet VERBIST (acoustic bass) and Eric THIELEMANS (drums). (March 01, 2000) |
| RTBF JAZZ REFERENDUM : FIRST RESULTS Today, RTBF's Philippe BARON, in his radio show (Jazz sur Musique 3, 18:15-19:00, Mon-Fri) has begun to communicate, one could even say to distill... the results of the separate RTBF jazz poll 99. We have learned a.o. that #1 Belgian big band is now for the listeners the Brussels Jazz Orchestra. Listen to the daily show for more until we have the complete results and can offer to you a summary table of the Belgian results in our POLLS PAGE. (March 1st, 2000) |
| JAZZ PHOTOS EXHIBITION BY GÉRARD BECKERS Under the title "Blues Jazz Passion", photographer Gérard BECKERS presents his photographs March 1-31 at the Maison de la Culture in Arlon (in the south of Belgium). Infos : 063/22-81-57. (March 1st, 2000) |
| NICOLAS THYS ALIVE, WELL AND BUSY IN NEW YORK We have received some news from Belgian bassist Nicolas THYS, who is now active in New York. He does gigs as a sub in the Toshiko AKIOSHI/Lew TABACKIN Big Band, played with Toots THIELEMANS with David KIKOSKI (p) and Billy DRUMMOND (drs). He also mentions working with Swiss drummer Jojo MEYER, in a drum'n'bass bag, and in general, doing many gigs and jam sessions with nice musicians in New York. Nicolas, who says that he keeps praticing (even his singing) and composing, keeps flying back and forth between the US and Europe, as he just returned from a 2 week tour in Germany, Switzerland and France with pianist Walter LANG and drummer Rick HOLLANDER. He can be reached via a new email address : a5m@earthlink.net. (Feb. 28, 2000) |
| EMMANUELLE SOMER : RECORDING PROJECTS Emmanuelle SOMER, who plays oboe and English horn, but also soprano sax, bass clarinet and composes, has two recording projects : Emmanuelle SOMER welcomes any financial support for those self-produced projects on the Belgian bank account 776-5954324-76 at the name of Somer Pierre Emmanuel. (Feb. 27, 2000) |
| STEVE HOUBEN MEETS THE TRIO MIDNIGHT The TRIO MIDNIGHT, from Hungary, gives some concerts in Belgium these days. The trio is now familiar to the Belgian scene, since they won the Europ' Jazz Contest in Hoeilaart and played many concerts here. There is question of a recording of the trio with Belgian alto sax/flute player Steve HOUBEN, a meeting that was already presented during the 99 edition of the Ciney Jazz Festival. (Feb. 26, 2000) |
| CHRIS JORIS TOURS WITH WALTER LAMPE Belgian percussion player Chris JORIS does a few gigs in quartet with pianist Walter LAMPE, Arnold DOOYEWEERD (bass) and Felicity PROVAN (voc., tp). (Feb. 26, 2000) |
| RTBF AND VRT JAZZ REFERENDUM : SEPARATE POLLS ! A CLARIFICATION Unlike last year, RTBF and VRT radios will organize their own jazz poll separately. As the results we already included on this site in our POLLS PAGE were coming from VRT sources, we found out that they actually are the VRT Jazz Poll 99 of the listeners. On his side, Philippe BARON of RTBF, informs us that the results of the RTBF jazz referendum of the listeners will be published in a week or so. We'll keep you posted. You'll have the complex exercise of comparing the two ! (Feb. 23, 2000) |
| EMMANUELLE SOMER GIVES AN IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP IN BRUSSELS Oboe player Emmanuelle SOMER will give an improvisation workshop/masterclass at the Brussels Music Conservatory, on March 4 and 5. Open to all instruments, to develop your own language through specific techniques. Fee : BEF 2.800 for 3x3 hours in small groups. Infos : phone : 02/687-83-41 or email : emmanuellesomer@hotmail.com. Emanuelle will be on tour in March with the band TONE POETS (with Jonas TAUBER, cello and Djamel TAOUACHT, perc.) and with pianist Marc MANGEN (with Lindsey HORNER, bass and Jarrod CAGWIN, drs). (Feb. 23, 2000) |
| A WES MONTGOMERY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDED IN BELGIUM ? It is not new, but worth mentioning. One can find in various shops and on the net a videocassette produced by VESTAPOLL and featuring the late guitar giant Wes MONTGOMERY. But Belgian jazz fans and collectors, here is the news : the cassette is titled "Belgium 65". As Wes rarely played in Belgium, it,is possible that the recording was madeduring the period of his appearance at Theatre 140 in Brussels, with Harold MABERN (p), Arthur HARPER (b) and Jimmy LOVELACE (drs). Click HERE to visit the page on the Vestapoll site. The cassette offers 25' of music in black and white and costs 24 $ 95. The tracks are : 1. Impressions / 2. Twisted blues / 3. Here's that rainy day / 4. Jingles / 5. The boy next door. The cassette is also available for rental in Belgium from the Médiathèque. (Feb. 22, 2000) |
| MONS JAZZ CLUB "QUARTIER LATIN" HAS A WEB SITE The club "QUARTIER LATIN" in Mons, has a web site. You'll find infos about upcoming concerts, and a gallery of photos apparently taken in the club, with a.o. Richard ROUSSELET (tp), Fabrice ALLEMAN (sax), Phil ABRAHAM (tb) and Roger VANHAVERBEKE (b).Click HERE. Contact : QUARTIER LATIN, 27, place du Marché-aux-Herbes, B-7000 Mons. Phone : 32/(0)65 31.87.41. (Feb. 21, 2000) |
| "BRUXELLES 2000" : LOOK FOR JAZZ... During the year 2000, Brussels will be "European Capital of Culture". Special events and multiple cultural activities are supposed to flourish in the Capital of Belgium and Europe. However, a quick search on the word "jazz" on the WEB SITE gave very meager results, and what came out was not documented at all (the musicians names are not even mentioned). Here is what we found : Yes, that's all, folks... (Feb. 21, 2000) |
| INTERNATIONAL JAZZ CONTEST HOEILAART 2000 The 22th edition of the International Jazz Contest for Youth Orchestras of Hoeilaart will take place on September 22-24, 2000. We have created a JAZZ HOEILAART PAGE that has all the informations, rules etc... concerning the event. For bands who wish to apply, the closing date is July 1st, 2000. (Feb. 21, 2000) |
| DIEDERIK WISSELS SILENT SONG SEXTET PLAYS FEDERICO MOMPOU Pianist Diederik WISSELS has started a new project, "SILENT SONG SEXTET", which plays the music of classical composer Federico MOMPOU. The other musicians are Laurent BLONDIAU (tp), Bart DEFOORT (saxes), Gwenaël MICAULT (bandoneon), Arne VAN DONGEN (bass) and Teun VERBRUGGEN (drs). The band will be presented during the upcoming Festival des Lundis d'Hortense, in the Brussels Botanique, on March 25th, 2000. (Feb. 20, 2000) |
| GAM SOON TO REISSUE JEANFRANÇOIS PRINS & JUDY NIEMACK's CD "BEAUTY AND THE PRINCE" Belgian label GAM Records will soon reissue the CD "Beauty and the Prince" of guitarist Jeanfrançois PRINS and US singer Judy NIEMACK. The album, originally released on the AMC label, also features American pianist Fred HERSCH, Dutch bassist Hein VAN DE GEYN and drummer Bruno CASTELLUCCI. (Feb. 20, 2000) |
| JUUL's HALO : A ONE MAN JAZZ MAGAZINE IN FLEMISH AND A WEB VERSION We knew about one man shows, well, here is a one man magazine. Jazz critic, concert organizer (Hnita jazz club), lecturer and agent Juul ANTHONISSEN is a familiar figure on the Belgian jazz scene for decades. In his magazine, born in 99 and published 5 times a year in Flemis (Dutch), he writes ALL the articles ! See our new JUUL's HALO Page. And take a look at the internet version of their WEB SITE ( (under construction). Subscriptions : 300 BEF inside Belgium/20 FL (Dutch gulders) on the following bank account: 743-2151159-04 (Bank Cera, Heist-Goor, Belgium) of Hnita Jazz Club. (Feb. 19, 2000) |
| FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 16 : NAM'IN JAZZ FESTIVAL IN NAMUR The annual NAM'IN JAZZ Festival will take place in the Namur area between Feb. 26 and March 16, 2000. See our FESTIVALS PAGE for details of the program, which presents a.o. Eric LEGNINI Quartet, BLOW FROM THE WHIP + GUESTS,Guy CABAY /Vincent ANTOINE/Paolo LOVERI, SOUL AND SOUR Jazz Quartet, Ivan PADUART & TRUE STORY, ECAROH Quintet, and ODE FOR JOE. (Feb. 17, 2000) |
| AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW OF NATHALIE LORIERS IN REAL AUDIO ON THE NETBEAT SITE On the NETBEAT web site, you can currently see and listen to an enclusive interview of pianist Nathalie LORIERS made by Michael LEAHY, just minutes before she received her Eurodjango award on Feb. 11. Moreover, the interview is in French, and in Real Audio streaming, audio + video !. Click HERE for a direct link if you have RealPlayer installed. And NETBEAT has more amazing stuff coming up : webcasts (video/audio, live events), and a jazz radio station on the net. Stay tuned. (Feb. 15, 2000) |
| THE GREATEST JAM, EVER, AT THE MARCUS MINGUS Friday, February 11th, after the Eurodjango ceremony, many musicians broke in into Frank VAGANÉE trio concert at the Marcuc Mingus and jammed until 2 AM : a.o. Philip CATHERINE, several members of the EuroPool Jazz Orchestra, the young Dutch guitar-player Jesse VAN RULLER, the 14 year violinist Alexandre CAVALIERE ... It was the best jam ever in the club. (Feb. 14, 2000) |
| VRT JAZZ REFERENDUM : RESULTS FOR 99 Unlike last year, RTBF and VRT radios will organize their own poll separately. The results of the 99 jazz referendum of the listeners, organized by VRT radio are now known. Take a look at our POLLS PAGE. (Feb. 13, 2000) |
| JUDY NIEMACK MEETS THE A TRAIN SEXTET IN AN ELLINGTON PROGRAM On February 11, US singer Judy NIEMACK and guitar player Jeanfrançois PRINS joined the A TRAIN SEXTET led by Jean WARLAND (bass, arrangements) and Richard ROUSSELET (tp) for a special concert in Brussels, with a 100% Duke ELLINGTON program. (Feb. 13, 2000) |
| EUROPEAN JAZZ FINDS A COMMON GROUND : EURODJANGOS. AN AWARD TO NATHALIE LORIERS On Friday, February 11, took place the Eurodjango awards ceremony. Location was at the Brussels Cirque Royal with a nearly full house attendance by an exceptionally enthusiastic public. Nearly 2000 persons flocked in to assist in the ceremony, to be aired by Belgian television (RTBF) on April 1st.The Europool Orchestra Big band assured the music background plus winners of Django awards from Belgium, France, Italy and Sweden performed during the evening. Belgian pianist/composer Nathalie LORIERS was elected as best European young talent of contemporary jazz; the late Michel PETRUCCIANI was awarded the "legend of jazz" prize. The event was the fruit of the newly born European Jazz Foundation which aims to enhance circulation of jazz musicians between European countries. |
| RTBF/VRT JAZZ REFERENDUM : VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE JAZZMEN OF 99 Like last year, RTBF and VRT radios organize a jazz poll in which the listeners have the opportunity to elect their favourite jazzmen, for all instruments and in three geographical categories : Belgium, Europe, world. The original deadline of February 6th 2000 has been postponed, which means that you have a few more days to place your vote on the RTBF SITE . If you want to check last years results as far as Belgian artists are concerned, check our POLLS PAGE. (Feb. 9, 2000) |
| ERIC LEGNINI ON FLAVIO BOLTRO's CD Pianist Eric LEGNINI is the producer and plays piano and keyboards on a recent CD of Italian trumpet player Flavio BOLTRO. The album, recorded in January 1999, is titled "Road Runner" (Blue Note 72435 233422 3) and also features Stefano DI BATTISTA (alto sax), Louis WINSBERG (gt), Pippo MATINO (el. bass) and Stéphane HUCHARD (drs). (Feb. 9, 2000) |
| JEANFRANÇOIS PRINS : A RARE APPEARANCE IN BRUSSELS Here is a rare opportunity to hear guitarist Jeanfrançois PRINS performing in Belgium : Jeanfrançois, who lives in Berlin for five years now, will play at the Marcus Mingus Jazz Club on February 12 (22:00). For the occasion, he will be rejoined by his good buddies Michel HERR (piano), Sal LA ROCCA (bass) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs). The club is located under Hotel Arlequin, rue de la Fourche in Brussels. Infos : 02/514-16-15. (Feb. 7, 2000) |
| "TRUE STORY" : NEW ALL STARS BAND CREATED BY IVAN PADUART : A TOUR AND A CD TRUE STORY is the name of a special band created by pianist/composer Ivan PADUART. The band recorded the album True Stories (IGLOO Igl 146) with an impressive line-up : Charlie MARIANO is on saxophone, surrounded by a team of top Belgian and Dutch jazzmen : Nathalie LORIERS (p), Peter HERTMANS (gt), Jean-Pierre CATOUL (vl), Stefan LIEVESTRO (bass), Hans VAN OOSTERHOUT (drs) and Ivan PADUART (p/kb) himself, all of them contributing with some compositions. A tour is scheduled in February/March, during which Steve HOUBEN (saxes and flutes) will replace Charlie MARIANO. The group should also appear during several festivals. See GIGS PAGE. (Feb. 7, 2000) |
| NATHALIE LORIERS AND JEROEN VAN HERZEELE NOMINATED FOR EURODJANGO ON FEBRUARY 11 IN BRUSSELS Pianist/composer Nathalie LORIERS and saxophonist/composer Jeroen VAN HERZEELE are the two Belgian nominees for the Eurodjango, of which the results will be announced during the Eurodjango Night on February 11 at the Cirque Royal in Brussels. Click HERE if you are interested to attend, it's free. (Feb. 7, 2000) |
| ANFASS PRESENTS MUSIC ONLINE The Belgo-Tunisian group ANFASS created by Alain PIERRE (gt) & Steve HOUBEN (sax, fl) with Fawzi CHEKILI (Acoustic Steel String Guitar) and Hichem BADRANI (Ney) has now a page on this website and also a site where you can listen to their music. Take advantage and also, consult their concerts schedule. (Feb. 6, 2000) |
| TOOTS ON FRONT COVER OF JAZZ HOT If you buy the latest issue of the French jazz magazine JAZZ HOT, you'll discover Toots THIELEMANS on the cover. The magazine also has an interview of the master, as well as another one with US pianist Kenny WERNER, who speaks highly about the duo he forms with the harmonica player. (Feb. 3, 2000) |
| MARCO LOCURCIO'S NEW SEXTET RECORDS LIVE The Belgian LYRAE label invites guitarist Marco LOCURCIO for three nights for a live recording. Marco will present a European sextet with Gino LATTUCA (tp), Martin GJAKONOVSKI (bass), Chander SARDJOE (drums), Jeroen VAN HERZEELE (sax) and Jozef DUMOULIN (piano). Hear them atD'IMPRIMERIE - rue des Fabriques, 43 - 1000 Brussels, onFebruary 10, 11, 12, 2000 (20:00). Entry : BEF : 350. Infos : 02/502 50 07. (Feb. 3, 2000) |
| ON ACT RECORDS (D) : CORYELL/CATHERINE ALBUM "TWIN HOUSE" AND ONE BY TOOTS More infos : email : info@actmusic.com and their WEB SITE . (Feb. 2, 2000) |
| ON DREYFUS RECORDS (F) : LIVE CHET BAKER CD WITH PHILIP CATHERINE AND JEAN-LOUIS RASSINFOSSE Under the title "Live in Bologna" (DREYFUS FDM 36658-9), the French Dreyfus label has reissued on CD a '85 live recording of trumpet player Chet BAKER with guitarist Philip CATHERINE and bassist Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE. (Feb. 2, 2000) |
| JAZZ WORKSHOP IN LIBRAMONT (B), JULY 9-16, 2000 Like every year, the "Académie Internationale d'Été de Wallonie" organizes a series of workshops during the summer. From July 9 thru 16, a jazz workshop will take place in Libramont (B). Teachers are :
Infos : Académie d'été, rue du Serpont 29, B-6800 Libramont. Phone : 32/(0)61/22-54-79 (13:00-16:30), fax : 32/(0)61/23-24-71 (Feb. 2, 2000) |
| FEB. 5 ON RTBF TV : MICHEL HATZI'S HOMAGE TO JACO PASTORIUS, LIVE AT GAUME JAZZ 99 On Saturday, Feb. 5, 21:00, RTBF tv "La Deux" will present the memorable concert that the big band put together by electric bassist Michel HATZIGEORGIOU gave during the last edition of the Gaume Jazz festival, in August '99. With Peter GRAVES as musical director, the band includes some top Belgian jazzmen, such as Toots THIELEMANS (harmonica), Michel PARÉ, Laurent BLONDIAU, Bert JORIS (tp), Frank VAGANÉE, Erwin VANN, Jeroen VAN HERZEELE, Fabrice ALLEMAN, Laurent DOUMONT (saxes), Michel MASSOT (tb, tuba), Eric LEGNINI (kb), Michel SEBA (perc.) and Stéphane GALLAND (drs). Don't miss it ! (Feb. 1, 2000) |
| ROBERT JEANNE & AL DE FINO PAY A TRIBUTE TO AL COHN Saxophonist Robert JEANNE and guitarist Al DE FINO are currently working on a tribute to the late Al COHN. They will use carefully trancribed themes and solos of the US tenor saxophonist. (Jan. 31, 2000) |
| LES MIDIS DU JAZZ IN LIÈGE, A PROGRAM OF "LA MAISON DU JAZZ" The MAISON DU JAZZ in Liège will continue its noon concerts (12:15) in 2000 at the Petit Théâtre de l'Opéra (rue de la casquette, 4, in Liège). Here is the program : More infos : 04/221-10-11 (Jan. 31, 2000) |
| JOHAN VANDENDRIESSCHE RECORDS LIVE FOR LYRAE RECORDS Baritone saxophonist and flute player Johan VANDENDRIESSCHE recorded a live album at "D'Imprimerie" in Brussels for LYRAE records. The multi-instrumentalist also plays drums and presented a trio "THE DEMAGOGUE REACTS!", with percussionist Frank MICHIELS also providing samplings and Paul FLUSH some hot Hammond organ sounds. (Jan. 31, 2000) |
| ARTICLE ON FRANCY BOLAND IN JAZZ PODIUM In its January 2000 issue, the German Jazz monthly magazine Jazz Podium presents a long and well documented article on Belgian pianist/composer/arranger Francy BOLAND, who received worldwide recognition thanks to his impressive work with a.o. the Kenny CLARKE/Francy BOLAND Big Band. E-mail of Jazz Podium : Jazzpodium@AOL.com. (Jan. 31, 2000) |
| THE EUROPEAN JAZZ FOUNDATION "EURODJANGO NIGHT" PROGRAM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AT 20:00h, AT THE CIRQUE ROYAL of BRUSSELS (rue de l'Enseignement, 81, 1000 Brussels)
No invitations will be mailed by post but you will receive confirmation by e-mail and your name will be on the guest list at the entry. More info : EURODJANGO PAGE. (Jan. 28, 2000) |
| THE MAISON DU JAZZ : PROJECTS FOR 2000, AND A PHOTO EXHIBITION "TOOTS & CO" BY DIRK STOCKMANS The MAISON DU JAZZ WEB SITE gives an overview of the projects of the Liège based jazz museum (collections, on-line catalogs, concerts, lectures, festivals, exhibitions and more). Check the "Hot House" section. Opening Feb 2 (until March 31), an exhibition of the jazz photos of Dirk STOCKMANS, titled "Toots & Co". A foretaste of these photos can be seen on their site, as well as a gallery of black and white photographs by Jimmy VAN DER PLAS. And remember the "Sauerkraut Jazz Night" of Jan. 29. More infos : 04/221-10-11 (Jan. 28, 2000) |
| DRUMS FOR SALE Should anyone be interested to acquire a second hand drums set, the following is available:
(Jan. 27, 2000) |
| QUETZAL OFFERS ITS CATALOG IN MP3 VERSION ON THE NETBEAT SITE The Belgian record label QUETZAL informs us that from now on, a large portion of its catalog is available in MP3 format on the NETBEAT site. Against payment, you can download complete albums or your own selection of tracks taken from the whole catalog. See MP3 Downloads, under the index "jazz". (Jan. 26, 2000) |
| SUPER AUDIO CD : PHILIP CATHERINE ON ONE OF THE FIRST RELEASES As some of you may already know, two audio formats may one day supersede our good old audio CD : the Audio DVD and the Super Audio CD, the latter being a system developed by Philips and Sony. The MIDEM in Cannes was the occasion for some annoucements, a.o. that the Dutch jazz label CHALLENGE Records intends to release a series of albums in the new Super Audio CD format. Among them, records of the Enrico PIERANUNZI Trio, the Bob BROOKMEYER Quartet, and an album of Dutch pianist Bert VAN DEN BRINK with guitarist Philip CATHERINE. (Jan. 26, 2000) |
| LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE : NEW EMAIL ADDRESS Please note the new email address of the Belgian association of jazz musicians Les LUNDIS D'HORTENSE : ldh.jazz@wanadoo.be. And the address of the webmaster of the Jazz in Belgium site is : ilan.oz@wanadoo.be. (Jan. 26, 2000) |
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| "JAZZ IMPRESSIONS MADE IN BELGIUM" : SUBSCRIBE TO JACKY LEPAGE's PHOTO BOOK QUORUM Publishing announces for February the publication of "Jazz Impressions from Belgium", a book of jazz photos by Jacky LEPAGE (see art gallery page on this site), wich contains many portraits of US, european and Belgian jazz musicians, with liner notes (in French) signed by several Belgian jazz personnalities : Philip CATHERINE, Michel HERR, Peter HERTMANS, Ivan PADUART, Bert JORIS, Bernard LEGROS, Jean-Pol SCHROEDER, Chris JORIS, Philippe LEMOINE, Jacobien TAMSMA etc... The book is available at a special subscription price of 960 BEF instead of 1190 BEF. Infos and orders : Quorum Editions : 61 allée Pré Magnette, B-6280 Gerpinnes, Belgium. Fax : 32/71/50-55-12 More details ? Click on the following documents (in French) : extraits de la préface et offre de lancement. (Jan. 21, 2000) |
| DRUMMER ANDRÉ CHARLIER ON PIERREJEAN GAUCHER's ZAPPA CD André CHARLIER is the drummer on the latest CD of French guitar player PierreJean GAUCHER. The album, titled "Pierrejean Gaucher zappe Zappa" (Siesta 980214) ", is a tribute -in a jazz context- to the music of Frank ZAPPA, recorded in France in '97 with Bobby RANGEL (saxophone/flute), Daniel YVINEC (el. bass) and Eric LOHRER (guitar) (Jan. 20, 2000) |
| CHRISTINE SCHALLER, PIRLY ZURSTRASSEN, GARRETT LIST : NEW ALBUM Following few years of collaboration between Swiss singer Christine SCHALLER and Belgian pianist composer Pirly ZURSTRASSEN (current president of the Les Lundis d'Hortense) on one hand and between Ms SCHALLER and American composer, singer, trombone player (living in Belgium) Garrett LIST on the other hand, the three of them got together and recorded an album "CILS S'OUVRANT", see our CDs section. (Jan. 18, 2000) |
| MANU HERMIA AT THE SOUNDS, EVERY MONDAY Alto sax player Manu HERMIA will perform at the SOUNDS club every Monday at 22:00, during January & February, in trio with Lieven VENKEN & Lindsey HORNER. Also CONCERT in QUARTET : Feb. 10 : Conrad Hotel |
| JAZZ SERIES, BY JUUL ANTHONISSEN (FOR DUTCH SPEAKING) Lectures on jazz given in Flemish by Belgian jazz specialist Juul ANTHONISSEN. This announcement is made in Flemish, too.
In deze tweede reeks, toegankelijk voor iedereen, ook voor wie niet aan de eerste reeks deelnam, gaat de begeleider anders te werk: aan de hand van de grootste jazznamen worden de belangrijkste accenten uit de jazzgeschiedenisterug aangehaald, dit keer met een massa aan geluids- en filmfragmenten:
Deelnemingsprijs: 2.500 fr. (2.000 fr. voor ex-cursisten 1ste reeks jazzgeschiedenis).
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| MIDIS JAZZ CONCERTS 2000 : MORE DETAILS We have more information about the program of the upcoming MIDIS JAZZ concerts, noon concerts organized by the LUNDIS D'HORTENSE at the Brussels Conservatory : solo performances by Pierre VAN DORMAEL (gt), Michel DEBRULLE (drs), Lindsey HORNER (bass), Fred VAN HOVE (piano). Click on the MIDIS JAZZ PAGE for exact dates and details. (Jan. 16, 2000) |
| MARC GODFROID & THE GERAARDSBERGEN BIG BAND PLAY BELGIAN COMPOSERS "Dit is Belgisch" (This is Belgian) : a theme concert, works by Belgian top composers on February 24, 2000th (20:30) Belgium has contributed to the jazz scene with many talents : a.o. Bobby JASPAR, René THOMAS, Etienne VERSCHUEREN, SADI, Philip CATHERINE and Toots THIELEMANS, as well as many internationally respected composers/arrangers, to whom it is time to pay a tribute. In this concert, you'll hear music by a.o. Etienne VERSCHUEREN, Nic FISSETTE, Michel HERR, Jean WARLAND, SADI, Frank VAGANÉE, Bert JORIS and Francy BOLAND. Entrance fee : 200 BF. Infos : Marc GODFROID, musical director of the band. E-Mail marc.godfroid@euronet.be (Jan. 16, 2000) |
| FRENCH TV BROADCASTS THE MOVIE "LE COUP DU LAPIN", MUSIC BY MICHEL HERR On January 15, at 20:55, French television network "France 2" will broadcast "Le Coup du Lapin", a film directed by Didier GROUSSET. Pianist/composer Michel HERR, who wrote and recorded the soundtrack, surrounded himself for the occasion with well known jazzmen such as Fabrice ALLEMAN (saxes, fl/clar), Gino LATTUCA (tp), Fabien DEGRYSE (gt), Bart DE NOLF (basse), Frédéric JACQUEMIN (drs), as well as a string quartet. (Jan. 14, 2000) |
| The PORGY & JAZZ FOUNDATION wishes you a HAPPY, HEALTHY & SWINGING 2000! Sunday 16th January, 16.00 hrs, Bf 500: New Year's Concert with: The JAZZ ORCHESTRA of the CONCERTGEBOUW directed by HENK MEUTGEERT
Trombones: Martijn Sohier (lead), Jeroen Rol, Bert Boeren, Martien de Kam Saxes: Allard Buwalda (lead), Jan Menu, Jasper Blom, Benjamin Herman, Juan Martinez Peter Beets (p), Jesse van Ruller (g), Marius Beets (b), Martijn Vink (dr)
Prinseneiland 71c, 1013 LM Amsterdam, Holland Tel: +31 20 625 4545 - Fax: +31 20 625 5252 - Email: eline@multraship.nl |
| NEW ON THIS SITE : SEARCH TOOL We have installed a search tool in our site. It can be accessed at the top of our home page and in several strategic locations in the site. Type in a key word, and you'll get all the pages that include it. Don't forget to click on "next" at the bottom of the page to see more than the first page of results. Very handy. (Jan. 13, 2000) |
| DAVID LINX PAGE ON UK WEB SITE Fans of Belgian vocalist David LINX may be interested to hear that he has a rather detailed page on the 1212.com music site (UK), a web site devoted to studio musicians of all styles in many countries. Click : HERE. (Jan. 12, 2000) |
| DRÉ PALLEMAERTS ON ANDY SCHERRER's CD Belgian drummer Dré PALLEMAERTS appears on the recent CD of saxophonist Andy SCHERRER. The album, recorded in Holland, is titled "Second Step " (TCB 20352) and also features Isla ECKINGER (bass) and William EVANS (piano). (Jan. 12, 2000) |
| JAZZ AND SAUERKRAUT FOR THE MAISON DU JAZZ To collect funds for its multiple activities (jazz archives, lectures, concerts etc...) the MAISON DU JAZZ in Liège organizes its annual "Jazz et Choucroute" night, with food as much as you can eat, a set of the A TRAIN Sextet in a program of Duke ELLINGTON music, and several hours of jam session with well known Belgian jazzmen. The event takes place at the Maison de la Métallurgie, in Liège. It will cost you 750 BEF, to transfer to the account 068-2239881-81 of the Maison du jazz, before January 15. More infos : 04/221-10-11 (Jan. 11, 2000) |
| THIERRY CROMMEN PREPARES NEW CD Pro Art management agency informs us that their artist, harmonica player Thierry CROMMEN, is working on a new CD. Contact : E-mail : mail@proarteurope.com. The agency also has aWEB SITE. (Jan.11, 2000) |
| A NEW TRIO IS BORN The new-born jazztrio "Schreurs-Venken-Korolik" featuring pianist Dirk SCHREURS, drummer Lieven VENKEN and bassist Roman KOROLIK gets into high-energy contemporary jazz, playing exclusively originals. (Jan. 8, 2000) |
| AKA MOON IN INDIA End January 2000, the trio AKA MOON will be on tour in India for a series of concerts and recordings. (Jan. 8, 2000) |
| JAZZ IN BELGIUM's NEW URL : PLEASE BOOKMARK US : http://www.jazzinbelgium.org We are now on our new server, and we have our own domain name. Please don't forget to update your bookmarks to : http://www.jazzinbelgium.org. Please also accept our apologies for minor glitches during the transition period. We are working on them. (Jan. 7, 2000) |
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