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| FRANKIE ROSE IN A NEW PROJECT WITH DANIEL MIRANDA Guitarist Frankie ROSE and Daniel MIRANDA ( a guitarist from Brazil ) will record a new cd this January. The CD will contain original material from Miranda and Rose as well as standards by the BEATLES, Stevie WONDER, Gilberto GIL ... Two showcases concerts will be held on the 25th and 26th January at the LORD BYRON PUB in Brussels. (Dec. 28, 2001) |
| PIERRE VAN DORMAEL's CD "VIVACES" SHOCK OF THE MONTH IN JAZZ MAG The new album of guitarist and composer Pierre VAN DORMAEL, titled "Vivaces" (Igloo 155), received a rating of "Schock of the Month" in the latest issue of the French "Jazz Magazine". (Dec. 26, 2001) |
| OUT NOW : NEW CD OF SLANG : "SAVE THE CHILIS"
The trio SLANG, with François GARNY (el.bass), Manu HERMIA (sax) and Michel SEBA (perc.) has a second album out, titled "Save the Chilis" (Carbon 7 C7 062). A tour is scheduled for January, February and March 2002. Dates and locations in our GIGS PAGE. (Dec. 24, 2001) |
| CD REVIEWS ON PIERRE DULIEU's REVAMPED SITE
Find a new looking site with review of the recent Belgian releases : on http://users.skynet.be/sky19290 , Pierre DULIEU's site. (Dec. 22, 2001) |
| THE PHOTOGRAPHY WORK OF JOS KNAEPEN
Jos L. KNAEPEN is one of those jazz passionate photographers who is, fortunately, much around to memorize events and faces. Jazz In Belgium already features samples of his work, in our Art Gallery section. Jos has extended his courtesy and is offering us his photos to be included with the musicians biographies, in our musicians section. Thus, as of today, we started to complete, where missing, or refresh the photos. Another good news, Jos just got a first order in for 2 photographs, one on the front cover of the March issue of "Downbeat" magazine. He thinks that he might be the first Belgian jazzphotographer to have his work published on one of the most famous jazzmagazines in the world. Congratulations, Jos, and thanks for your precious collaboration. (Dec. 20, 2001) |
| THE LIÈGE MAISON DU JAZZ PRESENTS ITS
NOVEMBER "HOT HOUSE" NEWS ON LINE 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, concert calendar etc...In French only. (Dec. 18, 2001) |
| NEW CD BY JEANFRANÇOIS PRINS : "LIGHT",
RECORDED IN THE US WITH STEVE DAVIS Guitar player Jeanfrançois PRINS has a new album out, titled LIGHT (Gam 918), recorded in the US with drummer Steve DAVIS and bassist Larry KOHUT. The repertoire combines a selection of standards and jazz pieces by Richie BEIRACH, Wayne SHORTER, Jimmy ROWLES as well as a composition by Jeanfrançois PRINS himself. The cd is available at the Music Inn record shop (chaussée de Waterloo 1354, B-1180 Brussels, phone : 32 2 375-19-36), and soon in other record stores. (Dec. 15, 2001) |
| NEW CD BY JEAN-PIERRE GEBLER WITH 8 TOP
BELGIAN JAZZMEN : "MEGGIE" Baritone sax player Jean-Pierre GEBLER (63) has a new album out, titled MEGGIE (Gam 917), featuring some of the finest Belgian jazzmen of the moment : Steve HOUBEN (alto sax, fl), Michel HERR (p), Gino LATTUCA (tp), Fabrice ALLEMAN (ts, ss), Phil ABRAHAM (tb), Jacques PIROTTON (gt), Sal LA ROCCA (double bass) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs). Michel HERR took care of the arrangements, and the repertoire is composed of pieces by Dexter GORDON, Benny GOLSON, Johnny MANDEL, Gerry MULLIGAN, Irving BERLIN, Michel HERR, Jean-Pierre GEBLER etc... The cd is available at the Music Inn record shop (chaussée de Waterloo 1354, B-1180 Brussels, phone : 32 2 375-19-36), and soon in other record stores. (Dec. 15, 2001) |
| THE ROMEO FAMILY EXTENDED
Bassist Daniel ROMEO & Onika Henderson are delighted to annouce the birth of their baby boy Mateo on December 13, 2001 at 10h00. (Dec. 14, 2001) |
| THE ALEXI TUOMARILA QUARTET ON TOUR FOR
JAZZLAB SERIES The Alexi TUOMARILA Quartet is currently on tour in the JAZZLAB Series. Details in our GIGS PAGE or on the JAZZLAB SERIES site. (Dec. 13, 2001) |
| NEXT JAZZLAB SERIES TOURS FOR 2002 : TRIO
GRANDE, GINO LATTUCA QUINTET After the recent tours of the Christoph ERBSTÖSSER Trio, TEN-TAMARRE and currently the Alexi TUOMARILA Quartet, the JAZZLAB Series announces for early 2002 tours of TRIO GRANDE and the brand new Gino LATTUCA Quintet. See the JAZZLAB SERIES site. (Dec. 13, 2001) |
| IVAN PADUART TRIO ON TOUR WITH US
SAXOPHONIST TIM ARMACOST Pianist Ivan PADUART is currently on tour with his trio (with bassist Stefan LIEVESTRO and drummer Mimi VERDERAME) and US saxophonist Tim ARMACOST. Details in our GIGS PAGE. (Dec. 13, 2001) |
| LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE : NEW ADDRESS
The Belgian Association of Jazz Musicians LES LUNDIS d'HORTENSE has moved to a new address : Rue Paul Emile Janson 9, B-1050 Bruxelles. Unchanged are the phone & fax numbers and email address : phone : ++ 32 (0)2 219 58 51, fax : ++ 32 (0)2 219 14 36. Email : ldh.jazz@wanadoo.be (Dec. 7, 2001) |
| JAZZ AT THE PHILHARMONIC
La Maison du jazz in Liège and the "Jazz à Liège" festival might be launching a new adventure, with a Richard GALLIANO-Michel PORTAL special concert at Liege's Salle Philharmonique, on December 11th. Some other concerts could happen later at the same venue. Informations: 04/220 00 00. (Dec. 6, 2001) |
| DEC. 11, 2001 : TOOTS THIELEMANS BECOMES
"DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA" OF THE BRUSSELS UNIVERSITIES On Dec. 11, 2001 Toots THIELEMANS, who recently received the title of Baron, will be honoured by both Brussels Universities (ULB, VUB) with another title : "Doctor Honoris Causa". An evening concert will mark the event at the Brussels Palais des Beaux-Arts, with the participation of Oscar CASTRO-NEVES (Brasil, gt), Kenny WERNER (USA, p.), Bart DE NOLF (b.) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs). Infos : 02/507-82-00. (Dec. 6, 2001) |
| NEW CD OF AKA MOON WITH GUESTS : "INVISIBLE
MOON" The trio AKA MOON has completed his CD trilogy with the release, on the CARBON 7 label, of his CD Invisible Moon (C7 061). With guests : Fabian FIORINI (piano), Umayalpuram K. SIVARAMAN (percussion), David GILMORE (guitar),David LINX (voc.), Benoît DELBECQ (prepared piano, keyboards), Usha RAJAGOPALAM, V.V RAVI, C.N. CHANDRASHEKAR (violins). (Dec. 6, 2001) |
| SOON A NEW ALBUM OF SLANG
The trio SLANG, with François GARNY (el.bass), Manu HERMIA (sax) and Michel SEBA (perc.) should soon have a second album out, titled "Save the Chilis". A tour is scheduled for January and February 2002. (Dec. 5, 2001) |
| DAVID LINX / DIEDERIK WISSELS CD "HEARTLAND"
NOMINATED CHOC OF THE MONTH IN JAZZ MAGAZINE The album "HEARTLAND" (Emarcy) by David LINX (voc.), Diederik WISSELS (p), with Paolo FRESU (tp), Palle DANIELSSON (b.), Roberto GATTO (drs) and a string quartet was selected as CHOC by Jazz Magazine. (Dec. 1, 2001) |
| FABIEN DEGRYSE GETS MUSIC ONLINE PRIZE
MUSIC ONLINE PRIZE Offered by the Artistic Association of the Adami, six categories. The nomination has been made amongst 36 groups chosen from 931 music groups that have entered this second edition. The first prizes as a help for artistic creation - Jazz category - Fabien DEGRYSE - Traffic Jam (Nov. 30, 2001) |
| NEW RECORDINGS : PHILIPPE AERTS QUARTET
AND MAXIME BLÉSIN QUINTET They have recently recorded for the IGLOO label : To be released in 2002. (Nov. 25, 2001) |
| PIANIST IVAN PADUART HAS A WEB SITE
The official site of pianist Ivan PADUART is now on the web at the URL http://www.ivanpaduart.com (Nov. 22, 2001) |
| PHIL ABRAHAM APPEARS ON FRED FAVAREL's
LATEST CD French guitarist Fred FAVAREL has a new album out, titled "Fred and Friends". Among his friends are some ex-members of the ONJ, a.o. Belgian trombone player Phil ABRAHAM, who uses Fred in his own trio. (Nov. 21, 2001) |
| RENAUD PATIGNY : CD "TRIBUTE TO THE GIANTS"
Boogie Woogie pianist Renaud PATIGNY has a new album out, titled "Tribute to the Giants" on which he plays meticulous renditions of historic boogie classics by Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, etc..., with the participation of Marc HÉROUET (p), Jean BORLÉE (bass), Fabien DEGRYSE (gt), Bob DARTSCH and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs). (Nov. 21, 2001) |
| ON TOUR : FÉLIX SIMTAINE's TENTET
"TEN-TAMARRE" Félix SIMTAINE (drs) is currently on tour with his new ten piece band, TEN-TAMARRE, mostly in Flanders in the JazzLab series. Dates and locations here. (Nov. 19, 2001) |
| KRIS DEFOORT PRESENTS AN OPERA AT LA
MONNAIE With "The Woman Who Walked Into Doors" jazz composer & pianist Kris DEFOORT presents his first composed opera, based upon the book by Roddy DOYLE. A work that is a mixture of classical and jazz orchestras, in a multimedia environment. With the Beethoven Academie (Patrick DAVIN, cond.) and Kris' usual jazz partners from his band DREAMTIME, with a.o. Laurent BLONDIAU (tp), Michel MASSOT (tuba) and Geoffroy DE MASURE (tb). The show is to be launched on November 23 (until 27), produced by La Monnaie, the famous Brussels opera house, but in the Halles de Schaerbeek. For more details check: La Monnaie / de Munt website. (Nov. 16, 2001) |
| DIRK STOCKMANS ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY
Dirk is a translator, located in Luxembourg, a jazz fan who likes to take photos during concerts, which he attends frequently. His work is of high quality. Dirk has launched an online art gallery that is worthwhile to visit : www.coloursofjazz.com. (Nov. 16, 2001) |
| LAST BAR : BABIK REINHARDT We got news about the death of Babik, guitariste, son of Django Reinhardt and responsible of the Django REINHARDT festival at Samois-sur-Seine (F). (Nov. 12, 2001) |
| CITY OF BRUSSELS PRIZE FOR YOUNG TALENTS
GOES TO NICOLAS THYS DURING THE DJANGO CEREMONY On Nov. 8, 2001, during the Belgian Django d'Or award ceremony (this year's laureate is Frank VAGANÉE), a Prize for young talent was awarded by the City of Brussels to bassist/composer Nicolas THYS. The award gives him the opportunity to give a concert at the Centre Culturel des Riches Claires, in Brussels, on Friday November 16th. Free entrance. Infos : 02/548 25 80. (Nov. 10, 2001) |
| BRUSSELS JAZZ MARATHON 2002
The BRUSSELS JAZZ MARATHON 2002 will be held on Friday 24, Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26, 2002. (LDH day at the grand-place). All the musicians in Jazztronaut files will shortly receive a proposal form by post. If you do not receive it, you may take contact with
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| A NEW CLUB IN ANTWERP : SO WHAT Hereunder you'll find the whereabouts of a new club recently opened in Antwerp :
Tel. organizer Erik LEERAAR = 0496 126 110 email : info@sowhatjazzclub.com Website : http://www.sowhatjazzclub.com |
| WORKING TOGETHER - BRUSSELS - LIEGE
Les Gourmets du Jazz & l'a.s.b.l. Art Home are presenting a uniform program : Programmers : in Liège : André-Paul Laixhay, in Schaerbeek : Jean-Marie Hacquier
For schedules see our page WHAT 'S UP (under Bruxelles
or Liège) |
| PIANIST DIEDERIK WISSELS HAS A WEB SITE
the official site of pianist Diederik WISSELS is now on the web http://www.diederikwissels.com The site is under construction and not all features are yet accessible. (Nov. 5, 2001) |
| RENCONTRES MUSICALES DE LA FNAC FNAC in Liège will host US guitarist Kevin MULLIGAN, who lives in Belgium for many years on the occasion of the release, by Carbon 7, of his first album "International" on Friday November 23 2001 at 17 h 00.
An interview followed by a short solo concert . Free entry. |
| DRUMMER FÉLIX SIMTAINE HAS A WEB
SITE The official site of drummer Félix SIMTAINE is now on the web http://www.felix-simtaine.com. For the moment in French only (an English version is announced), the site offers a bio, a discography, a photo gallery, a news page, a concert calendar etc... (Nov. 4, 2001) |
| THE LIÈGE MAISON DU JAZZ PRESENTS ITS
OCTOBER "HOT HOUSE" NEWS ON LINE The Liège 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, concert calendar etc...In French only. (Nov. 4, 2001) |
| NEW CD OF OLIVIER COLLETTE : "JOY AND
MYSTERY" As announced, the first album of pianist/composer Olivier COLLETTE is out under the title "Joy and Mystery" (Mogno J005). On this double cd, 14 musicians have participated, a.o. Kurt VAN HERCK (ts), Olivier BODSON (tp), Steve HOUBEN (alto sax), Phil ABRAHAM (tb), Patrick DELTENRE (gt), Nicolas L'HERBETTE (el. b.), Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (double bass), Jan DE HAAS (drs), Mimi VERDERAME (drs), Michel SEBA (perc.) etc... A presentation concert is scheduled for Nov. 9 at 21:00 at the "Bouche à Oreille" 11, rue Félix Hap, 1040 Bruxelles. phone. : 02/742/29/21 (Nov. 1, 2001) |
| OUT TODAY : NEW CD OF OLIVIER COLLETTE :
"JOY AND MYSTERY" As announced, the first album of pianist/composer Olivier COLLETTE is out under the title "Joy and Mystery" (Mogno J005). On this double cd, 14 musicians have participated, a.o. Kurt VAN HERCK (ts), Olivier BODSON (tp), Steve HOUBEN (alto sax), Phil ABRAHAM (tb), Patrick DELTENRE (gt), Nicolas L'HERBETTE (el. b.), Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (double bass), Jan DE HAAS (drs), Mimi VERDERAME (drs), Michel SEBA (perc.) etc... A presentation concert is scheduled for Nov. 9 at 21:00 at the "Bouche à Oreille" 11, rue Félix Hap, 1040 Bruxelles. Phone. : 02/742/29/21 (Nov. 1, 2001) |
| EMMANUELLE SOMER TO PRESENT JAZZ ON
AMSTERDAM RADIO Hello everybody! I will be broadcasting contemporary "European" jazz on Amsterdam FM (hopefully more radios too in the near future) starting January: unknown, undistributed, creations. Compositions, new waves. For promoting new works and paying author rights, spreading too local jazz on an international scale. There will be interviewing possibilities too: let me know your travels and tours! If you want your music to be broadcasted, please send me your CD's; if you want something particular to be said, don't hesitate to add a note.
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| NOV. 2 : MATTIS PRESENTS ITS FIRST CD "HEAP OF
COMFORT" MATTIS, the band of saxophonist Nicolas DURY has a first album out on LYRAE records, titled "Heap of Comfort", with Marco LOCURCIO (gt), Jozef DUMOULIN (kb), Jacques PILI (el. bass) and Kris DUERINCKX (drs). Presentation concert at the Arts-O-Base on Nov. 2, 2001 (Rue Ulens 43, Brussels). Info : Triomus : 02/629-08-63. (Oct. 31, 2001) |
| HELIOTROPE's "HARP ROCK SUITE" USES SOME
BELGIAN JAZZMEN Although it is not specifically a jazz album, it is worth mentioning that the recent and interesting album of the Heliotrope Quartet (strings) + harps and guests, titled "The Harp Rock Suite" (Heliotrope HEL 2014) features some Belgian jazz players such as Fabrice ALLEMAN (sax), Paolo LOVERI (gt), Michel PARÉ (tp) and André KLENES (b) (Oct. 31, 2001) |
| BABY BOY BORN TO ERWIN VANN AND AYA <
/strong> Baby born to saxophonist Erwin VANN and Aya on October 26 at 14h27, 3.385Kg. 51Cm : Idris. (Oct. 30, 2001) 2001) |
| NOV. 8, 2001 : A JEAN-PIERRE CATOUL HALL IN WANZE AND A TRIBUTE CONCERT On Nov. 8, 2001, a hall will receive the name of the late violinist Jean-Pierre CATOUL at the Foyer culturel de Wanze (B), his hometown. A tribute concert will take place, with musicians coming from all horizons, including jazzmen, a.o. most probably Charles LOOS (p), Pirly ZURSTRASSEN (p), Michel PIETERS (vl), Fabrice ALLEMAN (sax), Paolo RADONI (gt), Peter HERTMANS (gt), Michel HERR (p), Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs) etc... Infos : 085/21 39 02 (Oct. 30, 2001) 2001) |
| JEAN-PIERRE GEBLER HAS RECORDED A NEW ALBUM WITH 8 TOP BELGIAN JAZZMEN Baritone sax player Jean-Pierre GEBLER (63) has just completed the recording of a new album, which will be released in December 2001 on the Gam label. The musicians involved are some of the finest Belgian jazzmen of the moment : Steve HOUBEN (alto sax, fl), Michel HERR (p), Gino LATTUCA (tp), Fabrice ALLEMAN (ts, ss), Phil ABRAHAM (tb), Jacques PIROTTON (gt), Sal LA ROCCA (double bass) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs). Michel HERR took care of the arrangements, and the repertoire is composed of pieces by Dexter GORDON, Benny GOLSON, Johnny MANDEL, Gerry MULLIGAN, Irving BERLIN, Michel HERR, Jean-Pierre GEBLER etc... (Oct. 29, 2001) |
| OCT 31, 2001 : PHILIP CATHERINE QUARTET ON RTBF TV LA 2 On October 31, at 23:05, Belgian tv station RTBF "La Deux" will broadcast the concert given by the quartet of guitar player Philip CATHERINE during the last edition of the "Jazz à Liège" Festival. (Oct. 29, 2001) |
| PHIL ABRAHAM CREATES "BCBG", A BAND WITH GRADUATES FROM THE BELGIAN JAZZ SCHOOLS Trombonist Phil ABRAHAM had the idea last year, for the Django d'Or concert 2000, to present a band which gathered a selection of some of the best jazz graduates from the Belgian conservatories. He deepens the experiment this year, and the band now has a name : B.C.B.G (Band of Conservatories, Belgian Graduates). Some names : Franky VAN DER SLOCK, (ts,as - Gent), Nicolas KUMMERT (ts,ss - Bruxelles), Anthony CLAEYS (el. gt - Antwerp), Pascal MOHY(p - Bruxelles), Sam GERSTMANS (b - Bruxelles), Yves PEETERS (drs - Leuven), and of course Phil on trombone and acting as musical director. The band will make an appearance at the upcoming Django d'Or Night on Nov. 8 at the Brussels Town Hall (20:30). (Oct. 28, 2001) |
| NEW CD OF GUITAR PLAYER PIERRE VAN DORMAEL : "VIVACES" After a long wait, guitarist and composer Pierre VAN DORMAEL has a new album out on the Igloo label. It is titled "Vivaces" (Igloo 155) and features music written by the guitarist, played by Bo VAN DER WERF (baritone sax), Nicolas KUMMERT (tenor sax), Manu HERMIA (soprano, alto sax), Anne WOLF (piano, keyboards), Otti VAN DER WERF (electric bass), Stéphane GALLAND (drums), Ben N'GABO (djembe, percussion) and Michel SEBA (congas, percussion). (Oct. 27, 2001) |
| OCT. 29-31 : THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH BOB MINTZER The Brussels Jazz Orchestra continues to develop their collaboration with some of the best composers/arrangers. After Maria SCHNEIDER, Kenny WERNER or Bill HOLMAN, they are now preparing concerts with US arranger (and tenor sax) Bob MINTZER (Oct. 29-31). Dates and details HERE. (Oct. 25, 2001) |
| AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW OF NATHALIE LORIERS AND DIEDERIK WISSELS ON THE NET On a site located somewhere in Asia, we ran across a combined interview of pianists Nathalie LORIERS and Diederik WISSELS, titled "the jazz piano couple". It is HERE. (Oct. 25, 2001) |
| OCT. 27, 2001 : CHRIS JORIS AND DANIEL SCHELL PRESENT ISHANGO, AN "AFRICAN ORATORIO" Percussionnist Chris JORIS teamed up with composer and stick player Daniel SCHELL to create an unusual opera, "ISHANGO", which will be premiered at the Brussels Palais des Beaux-Arts during the Audi Jazz Festival, with the participation of more than 70 musicians, a.o. the "Choeur Symphonique de la Communauté Française de Belgique", plus soloists such as Fabrice ALLEMAN, MUTSAR, Ben 'N GABO, Ken n'DIAYE, Dieudonné KABONGO and the vocal group TAM'ECHO'TAM. A combination of djembes, berimbaus, likembes and other African instruments with an oratorio based upon African poems, and the projection of excerpts from a film of Georges Kamanayo-Gengoux (Rwanda). A world premiere. Infos : 02/629 08 63. (Oct. 21, 2001) |
| TWO BELGIAN ALBUMS NOMINATED FOR
"KLARA PUBLIEKPRIJS 2001" The Flemish VRT radio, Radio Klara, has nominated the following two albums :
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| YOUNG TALENTS NOMINEES FOR THE DJANGO
CEREMONY In the framework of the Belgian Dgango d'Or award ceremony (this year's laureate is Frank VAGANÉE) a prize will be awarded to a young talent. The jury will select one of the following nominees :
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| 2 CD COMPILATION : COULEURS JAZZ WALLONIE-
BRUXELLES Wallonie-Bruxelles Musiques has released a compilation 2 CD set, titled " Couleurs Jazz/Wallonie-Bruxelles" which will be used as a promotion tool for Belgian jazz during the Belgian Presidency of the EU and for events such as the Paris concerts (see below). CD #1 features old time jazz, from Jean PAQUES, Chas REMUE, etc... until bebop and Jean "Toots" THIELEMANS, Jacques PELZER and Francy BOLAND. CD # 2 presents Phil ABRAHAM, AKA MOON, Fabrice ALLEMAN, Jean-Pierre CATOUL with Charles LOOS, Manu HERMIA, Michel HERR, L'AME DES POETES, Nathalie LORIERS, SLANG, TRIO MIDNIGHT + Steve HOUBEN. It is not clear whether the album will be on sale or just a promotional and collector's item. (Oct. 17, 2001) |
| OCT 18 & 19, 2001 : 2 DAYS OF BELGIAN JAZZ IN PARIS AT
THE WALLONIE BRUXELLES CENTER On October 18 & 19, 2001, the Wallonie-Bruxelles Center (near Beaubourg's Pompidou Center) organizes 2 days centered on Belgian jazz, with An exhibition on jazz in Wallonia and Brussels, with many photographs of jazz musicians, will also be presented. Address : 7, rue de Venise, 75004 Paris. Phone : 01 53 01 96 96 - Fax : 01 48 04 90 85. (Oct. 17, 2001) |
| THE IVAN PADUART TRIO TOURS WITH RICK MARGITZA
Pianist Ivan PADUART is currently doing an international tour with US saxophonist Rick MARGITZA until Nov. 6, 2001. The other musicians are Stefan LIEVESTRO (bass) and Mimi VERDERAME (drs). Dates and locations in our GIGS page. (Oct. 17, 2001) |
| ATHANOR STUDIO ORGANIZES JAZZ CONCERTS
ATHANOR STUDIO is the new name of the club that used to be the MARCUS MINGUS. The new management announces a.o. jazz concerts in October and November, with WIERNIK-DUMOULIN, Daniel ROMEO, TRIBU with Geoffroy DE MASURE, NO VIBRATO, Laurent DOUMONT, BACKBACK. Rue de la Fourche, under Hotel Arlequin in Brussels. (Oct. 17, 2001) |
| ALTO SAX FRANK VAGANÉE IS THE BELGIAN
"DJANGO D'OR" FOR 2001. SPECIAL AWARD TO ROBERT PERNET. Alto sax player Frank VAGANÉE, also known as the leader of the Brussels Jazz Orchestra, has been selected as this year's Belgian DJANGO D'OR (an award supported by PAB/BAP of SABAM). A special posthumous award will also be awarded to the late Robert PERNET, who, besides being a drummer, was an exceptional historian and archivist of Belgian jazz. The ceremony will take place at the Brussels City Hall on Nov. 8, 2001. (Oct. 15, 2001) |
| ALSEMBERG - BEERSEL CC DE MEENT : PHOTOS
EXHIBITION At the Cultural center De Meent in Alsemberg, Jazzy sound, emotion and intensity are captured by the photographers Iori DE WINDT and René HIPKEN. (Oct. 11, 2001) |
| NEW : JOS KNAEPEN JAZZ PHOTOS IN OUR ART GALLERY
After photographers Jacky LEPAGE and Guy VAN DE POEL, our ART GALLERY now offers a selection of pictures taken by Jos KNAEPEN. (Oct. 11, 2001) |
| A FILM ON THE LAST EVENING OF THE TRAVERS CLUB Samy BRUNETT has filmed "Dernière Nuit au Travers", shot during the last moments of the Brussels Jazz Club in September 2000, with musical moments and testimonies from the musicians and the audience. It is available on VHS for 320 BEF or 8 Euros (9 euros outside Europe, shipping included) : bank number 979-9459978-58. Please mention "Dernière Nuit au Travers". (oct. 11, 2001) |
| OLIVIER COLLETTE ANNOUNCES HIS 1st
ALBUM Olivier COLLETTE writes us about his cd "Joy and Mystery", to be released next month (Mogno records) : It is, in fact, a double album featuring personal compositions performed by 14 musicians :
A launching concert is scheduled for : 9 NOVEMBER at 21H "Bouche à Oreille" 11, rue Félix Hap 1040 Bruxelles
tel. 02/742/29/21 |
| THE LIÈGE MAISON DU JAZZ PRESENTS ITS
SEPTEMBER "HOT HOUSE" NEWS The Liège MAISON DU JAZZ has recently updated its web site with the September "Hot House" News. You will find all the news concerning the projects and activities of the "Maison du Jazz" : jazz lectures, noon concerts, exhibitions, concert calendar, photographs of the summer festivals etc... (Oct. 7, 2001) |
| THE "LUNDIS d'HORTENSE" UNVEILS THEIR NEW
SEASON The Association of Belgian jazz musicians Les Lundis d'Hortense has updated its page with announcements regarding several of their activities : midis jazz, jazz tours, a call for Belgian bands for the upcoming festival (March 2002), etc... (Oct. 6, 2001) |
| NEW TRIO CD OF PIANIST IVAN PADUART: "TRIO LIVE"
Pianist/composer Ivan PADUART has a new album out on the Omnivore label, titled Trio Live, with bassist Stefan LIEVESTRO and drummer Hans VAN OOSTERHOUT. The album features compositions by Ivan, but also by Mike STERN, Michel HERR, etc... (Oct. 4, 2001) |
| NEW CD OF BARBARA WIERNIK & JOZEF DUMOULIN :
"ECLIPSE" Singer Barbara WIERNIK and pianist Jozef DUMOULIN have a new album out on the MOGNO label, titled Eclipse (Mogno J004), with also the participation of German saxophonist Hugo READ and Indian percussionnist Ramesh SHOTHAM. (Oct. 3, 2001) |
| UPCOMING CD RELEASES ON MOGNO RECORDS
The MOGNO label has two more albums announced for this winter : pianist Olivier COLLETTE (November) and a solo album of Brazilian pianist Weber IAGO (January 2002). (Oct. 3, 2001) |
| TOOTS THIELEMANS ON LATEST JOE LOVANO CD
Toots THIELEMANS (harmonica) appears on the latest album of US tenor saxophonist Joe LOVANO, titled "Flights of Fancy, Trio Fascination, Vol. 2" (Blue Note 7243 5 27618 2). The album features various trio set-ups, and one them is with Toots and pianist Kenny WERNER. (Oct. 3, 2001) |
| NEW CD OF THE CHRISTOPH ERBSTÖSSER TRIO :
"VIVE LES ÉTRANGERS" German born pianist Christoph ERBSTÖSSER, who lives in Belgium for many years and is very active a.o. with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra, has a Trio album out, titled "Vive les Etrangers" (W.E.R.F. 027), with drummer Dré PALLEMAERTS and Dutch bassist Jos MACHTEL (also currently a member of the BJO). (Oct. 1, 2001) |
| NOV. 8 : DJANGO D'OR CEREMONY AT THE BRUSSELS
CITY HALL We are told that the ceremony of the Belgian Django d'Or 2001 (supported by PAB/BAP of SABAM) will take place at the Brussels City Hall on November 8. The name of the winner (a Flemish musician this year) should be known soon, as the jury is about to meet. (Sept. 30, 2001) |
| K'SERNE CLOSES DOWN Brussels club "K'Serne" has closed down. But at the BSB Bis (rue de la Caserne, 37), there will be jam sessions every first and third wednesdays of the month, with Eric BRIBOSIA (p), Matthieu VERKAEREN (b), Alain CHAFWEHE (drs). (Sept. 30, 2001) |
| "JAZZ IN BELGIUM" SITE BACK TO NORMAL Between Sept. 6 and Sept 28 2001, our site has been unavailable. That was due to our server who went into bankruptcy. We had to find a new host and relocate the site, do some technical fine-tuning and finally wait for our domain name to be associated with this new location. That took more time than we could imagine, maybe because of the crisis in the US.We are sorry for the interruption, a very stressing experience for us. Please, accept our apologies for the inconvenience. Thanks for your understanding and support. (Sept. 29, 2001) |
| THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA HAS A NEW WEB SITE
(IN DUTCH) The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA, besides the extended pages they have on this site (here, in English) has launched a second web site, so far in Dutch exclusively. It is at http://www.brusselsjazzorchestra.com. (Sept. 28, 2001) |
| OUT NOW : ISSUE # 4 OF THE MAGAZINE JAZZMOZAIEK
Issue # 4 of the Flemish Jazz magazine JAZZMOZAIEK is out. See the table of contents HERE. (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| NEW TRIO CD OF PIANIST ANNE WOLF : "AMAZONE"
The IGLOO label has released an album of pianist/keyboard player Anne WOLF with Cédric WATERSCHOOT (el. b.) and Chris JORIS on percussion, titled Amazone (Igloo igl 159). Special presentation concert on October 2, at the "Bouche à Oreille", Brussels. Infos : 02/742-29-21. (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| NEW DUO CD OF PIANIST CHARLES LOOS WITH HIS
BRAZILIAN COLLEAGUE WEBER IAGO : "O SONHO E O SORRISO" The IGLOO label has released an album of pianist Charles LOOS in a duo with his Brazilian colleague Weber IAGO, titled "O Sonho e o Sorriso" (Igloo igl 160). Special presentation concert on October 2, at the "Bouche à Oreille", Brussels. Infos : 02/742-29-21. (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| JAZZ CONCERTS RESUME AT THE BRUSSELS THEATRE DU MERIDIEN The Théâtre du Méridien in Brussels (Boistfort) resumes its jazz concerts with a series which will cover the whole season. First concert : pianist Nathalie LORIERS and Extensions on October 6. Check our WHAT'S UP page for more infos. (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| NEW CD OF KEYBOARD PLAYER / COMPOSER / PRODUCER MARC MOULIN ON BLUE NOTE FRANCE Pianist/keyboard player, composer/producer Marc MOULIN makes a comeback as a recording artist on Blue Note France. His album, titled "Top Secret" has a techno-jazz touch à la Saint-Germain touch and uses several jazz soloists : Bert JORIS (tp), Johan VANDENDRIESSCHE (sax, drs), Philip CATHERINE (gt). (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS IN AUDIO ON THE JAZZ MIDDELHEIM WEB SITE We found on the Jazz Middelheim Web site a series of interviews of several participating musicians conducted by Karel VAN KEYMEULEN in various languages. Belgian musicians have not been forgotton : a.o. : Philip CATHERINE (gt), Toots THIELEMANS (hca), Ben SLUIJS (sax), Bert JORIS (tp), Frank VAGANÉE (sax), Fabrizio CASSOL (sax) etc...It is HERE. (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| NEW CD OF BASSIST ANDRÉ KLENES WITH A STRING QUINTET : "ADAM'S DREAM" Bassist André KLENES has an album out as a leader, titled "Adam's Dream" (Chamber CH CD 303). The album features the compositions of André for a string quintet, in which jazz is one of the influences, among other ones (world music, classical, etc...). With a.o. a piece dedicated to the late violinist Jean-Pierre CATOUL. (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| L'AME DES POETES PLAYS BRASSENS IN A THEATRICAL SCENOGRAPHY In September 2001 (21-25), the trio L'Ame des Poètes, with Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (bass), Pierre VAIANA (sop sax) and Fabien DEGRYSE (gt) has presented its repertoire of songs by Georges BRASSENS (CD Elle est à toi, cette chanson) at the Ecuries de la Maison Haute in Boitsfort, Brussels, in a special scenography by Jonathan Fox. For those who missed it, there is talk of more shows in the future. (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA RECORDS LIVE THE MUSIC OF BERT JORIS On September 13 & 14, 2001, the BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA made a live recording at the Werf in Bruges, with the music of trumpet player and composer/arranger Bert JORIS. (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| NEW CD OF JEAN-LOUIS RASSINFOSSE : "CROSSWORLDS" WITH AN INTERESTING LINE-UP AND 2 CONCE
RTS Bassist Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE has a new album out as a leader, titled "Crossworlds" (Igloo). It features the musicians of the L'Ame des Poètes Trio as well those of the international quintet of German pianist Klaus IGNATZEK, with Claudio RODITI and Gustavo BERGALLI (tp) and drummer Bruno CASTELLUCCI. The album was recorded after a much acclaimed appearance at the Gaume Jazz Festival in August last year. Presentation concerts will take place at the Brussels Sounds on October 9 & 10, 2001. Infos : 02/512-92-50. (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| SAXOPHONIST STEVE HOUBEN MEETS PIANIST GORDON BECK Alto saxophonist Steve HOUBEN has recently played a few concerts with British pianist Gordon BECK, bassist Sal LA ROCCA and drummer Bruno CASTELLUCCI. (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| "MEETING MISTER THOMAS" : THE HISTORICAL RENÉ THOMAS CD REISSUED IN THE "JAZZ IN PARIS" SERIES A new batch of cds has come out in the "Jazz in Paris" series, produced by Emarcy/Universal in France. The famous René THOMAS album "Meeting Mister Thomas" is among them, as well as "Pentacostal Feeling", a Lou BENNETT album on which René THOMAS is generously featured. (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| AKA MOON RECORDS WITH 3 GUITAR PLAYERS In August 2001, right after the concert they gave at the Jazz Middelheim Festival in Antwerp, the band AKA MOON recorded a CD for the Carbon 7 label with 3 guest guitarists : Pierre VAN DORMAEL (B), PRASANNA (India) & David GILMORE (USA). (Sept. 27, 2001) |
| A NEW FESTIVAL IN MONS : "MONS EN JAZZ" IN A "JAZZ RALLY" FORMAT On September 14, 15 & 16, 2001, the first edition of a new festival will take place in Mons : MONS EN JAZZ. The formula is similar to the "Jazz Rally" events : some open air concerts and many bands in pubs and restaurants. All Belgian bands. We have the program. (Sept. 1st, 2001) |
| OUT NOW : NEW ISSUES OF : JAZZ HOT (#583) & JAZZ'HALO (#18) The newest issues of the jazz magazines JAZZ HOT (#583) (F) and JAZZ 'HALO (#18, in Flemish) are out. (Aug. 30, 2001) |
| FREE CONCERT, BIG BAND '86 Thematic concert on August 30, at 21h., stationplein in Geraardsbergen with Big Band '86. Leader Marc GODFROID, featuring Frank VAGANEE. (Aug. 28, 2001) |
| SEPT. 9 : FREE CONCERT, GARRETT LIST ENSEMBLE In the framework of Fêtes du Patrimoine, the Garrett List Ensemble will give a free concert under the kiosque de la place de Marchin, on Sunday September 9, 2001, from 13 h to 15 h 30. (Aug. 28, 2001) |
The record label JAZZ'HALO has just released a duo CD by saxophonist Ben SLUIJS and pianist Erik VERMEULEN. The album is titled "Stones" (Jazz'Halo TS010). (Aug. 27, 2001) |
| PIERRE LOGNAY & HIS INTERNATIONAL EDITION IN CONCERT FOR A LIVE RECORDING The LYRAE record label will soon record live the "International Edition" band of guitarist Pierre LOGNAY. With also Mark TURNER (ts), Rudresh MAHANTHAPPA (as), Philippe THOMAS (tp), Ino SADJO (keyb), Mark ZUBECK (b), Bilou DONEUX (drs). The concerts are scheduled for September 6, 7, 8 at the Riches Claires in Brussels, rue des Riches Claires 24. Reservations : 02 548 25 80. (Aug. 26, 2001) |
| 10 BELGIAN CD RELEASES FOR 2002 ON THE "WERF" LABEL : ARTISTS ARE NOW SELECTED As we already explained, on the occasion of Bruges being European capital of culture in 2002, the record label DE WERF will release a series of 10 CDs with some of the best Belgian jazz artists, selected by a jury of 50 jazz professionnals and journalists. The list of the selected artists is now known : AKA MOON, Philip CATHERINE, Bert JORIS, Kris DEFOORT, the BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA and GREETINGS FROM MERCURY, Nathalie LORIERS, OCTURN, Ben SLUIJS and Erik VERMEULEN. Most of the records will come out on the WERF label, one each month starting in Feb. 2002 and on the occasion of a special concert. (Aug. 23, 2001) |
| AUG. 18 : JAZZ MIDDELHEIM ON FLEMISH TV On August 18 (23:15 ?), Flemish tv Canvas will show some excerpts from the current Jazz Middelheim festival. (Aug. 18, 2001) |
| OCTOBER 5-7, 2001 : CINEY JAZZ NIGHT : PROGRAM ANNOUNCED We have added in our Festivals page the program of the upcoming edition of the Ciney Jazz Night, which will take place on October 5-7, 2001. For more infos on past and future editions, a nice collection of photos, etc..., visit their WEB SITE. (Aug. 18, 2001) |
| NEW DUO CD OF TOOTS THIELEMANS WITH PIANIST KENNY WERNER Harmonica player Toots THIELEMANS has a new album out, a duo CD with US pianist Kenny WERNER. It was recorded in Belgium last June and is now available on Universal records as Toots THIELEMANS & Kenny WERNER (Universal 044001472220 / Emarcy 014 722-2). (Aug. 16, 2001) |
| NEW CD RECORDED BY DIEDERIK WISSELS AND DAVID LINX Pianist/composer Diederik WISSELS and singer David LINX have recorded a new album with strings and some European musicians of high caliber such as Paolo FRESU (tp) and Palle DANIELLSON (b). More details soon. By the way, we hear that singer David LINX has apparently signed a recording contract with Verve, France, whe he now lives. (Aug. 12, 2001) |
| NEWS FROM PHILIPPE AERTS Bass player Philippe AERTS, currently living in Switzerland, will be around for the Gaume festival, playing with Paolo RADONI, at Middelheim with Philip CATHERINE and Eben-Emael with Philip CATHERINE. Philippe will record his second album, Igloo label, in November, with John RUOCCO (sax, clar), Bert JORIS (tp) and Tony LEVIN (drs). Release scheduled for February 2002. (Aug. 8, 2001) |
| THE ALEXI TUOMARILA QUARTET WINS THE AVIGNON JAZZ CONTEST IN FRANCE The Alexi TUOMARILA Quartet has just won the 10th European Jazz Competition, held in Avignon, France, on August 1. The band was immediately invited to perform at the Tremplin Jazz Festival on August 2, opening for trumpet player Eric TRUFFAZ. (Aug. 7, 2001) |
| CHRIS JORIS PREPARES HIS "ISHANGO" PROJECT Percussionnist Chris JORIS is currently preparing his "ISHANGO" project, a kind of world music/jazz opera with 7 musicians (African and Belgian) and 70 singers, co-composed by Daniel SCHELL. A tour is scheduled in the fall, with a concert on October 27, 2001 at the Brussels Palais des Beaux-Arts. Stay tuned for more details. (August 4, 2001)< /font> |
| GILBERT ISBIN WAS CHOSEN GUITARIST OF THE MONTH ON A ADUTCH SITE Gilbert ISBIN was chosen GUITARIST OF THE MONTH on the Dutch web site http://gitaristen.pagina.nl. Also take a look at his workshop on fingerstyle guitar improvisation at http://www.gitaarnet.nl. Since the release of his tribute album Gilbert Isbin Plays Nick Drake he has been constantly the center of attention of magazines & critics all around. Listen to Isbin's CD "Gilbert Isbin Plays Nick Drake" HERE. (August 1, 2001) |
| UPCOMING IGLOO RELEASES : ANNE WOLF TRIO, CHARLES LOOS/WEBER IAGO The record label IGLOO announces two more releases for this fall or winter : (Aug. 1, 2001) |
| ALTO SAX MANU HERMIA PLAYS IN PARIS CLUB Belgian alto saxophonist Manu HERMIA is becoming more and more active on the Parisian jazz scene. On Aug. 1 & 2, he plays at the club "Baiser Salé" with the Manu HERMIA/Alex TASSEL Quartet, with French colleagues Alex TASSEL (tp), Julien CHARLET (drs), Manu DUPRE (kb) and Diego IMBERT (bass). Baiser Salé : 58 rue des Lombards 75001 Paris. Phone : 33 (0)1 42 33 37 71 / fax : 33 (0)1 42 36 24 40. < BR>(July 29, 2001) |
| WORLD MUSIC & FLAMENCO WITH A JAZZ TOUCH : MIGUEL SANCHEZ NEW CD The label CARBON 7 announces the release of the first album of Miguel SANCHEZ, titled "Thalisma" (Carbon 7 C7 057). Spanish, brought up in Belgium, living in Paris, workingwith musicians from all sources and styles, Miguel SANCHEZ (cajon, vocals, guitar etc...) develops the music and songs by bringing together musicians from different origins, and with traditional, or other, knowledge and skills (Spanish, Senegalese, Indian, Italian, French, Belgian, Algerian, flamenco, jazz, Western classical). Some jazz musicians who have participated : Michel HATZIGEORGIOU (el. b.), Stéphane GALLAND (drs), Stéphane HUCHARD (drs), Emmanuele CISI (sax), etc... (July 28, 2001) |
| DIRK SCHREURS AND LEON LHOEST's COMPOSITIONS SELECTED FOR JAZZ HOEILAART CONTEST The compositions "The Void", by Belgian jazzpianist and composer Dirk SCHREURS and "Retrospection", by pianist/composer Léon LHOEST, have been selected unanimously by the jazz jury of the BAP (Belgian Artistic Promotion) of SABAM to be performed by all contestants that were selected to participate in the finals of the International Contest for youth jazz bands 2001. (July 27, 2001) |
| CONCERTS DURING THE SUMMER CLINIC "JAZZ AU VERT" The summer clinic "Jazz au Vert", organized by "Les Lundis d'Hortense", is currently taking place and is apparently a nice success : 137 musicians are taking part, with a staff of 19 teachers (instrument, ensemble, etc.). Here are some public concerts worth to be mentioned : These events are open to the public (Centre La Marlagne, in Wépion near Namur). (July 26, 2001) |
| BARBARA WIERNIK AND JOZEF DUMOULIN HAVE RECORDED AN ALBUM Singer Barbara WIERNIK and pianist Jozef DUMOULIN have recorded an album for the MOGNO label. Titled "Eclipse", it is basically a duo effort, but it also features Hugo READ (sax) from Germany and the Indian percussionnist Ramesh SHOTHAM as guests. Release is due in September, and a tour will follow, with Eric THIELEMANS playing the drums. (July 24, 2001) |
| TOOTS THIELEMANS RECEIVES THE TITLE OF BARON Toots THIELEMANS has just received the title of baron in the kingdom of Belgium. (July 19, 2001) |
| THE MARCUS MINGUS IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE MARCUS MINGUS ??? Alain MERCIER, the manager of the Brussels jazz club "Marcus Mingus" informs us that is leaving his current place under Hotel Arlequin in Brussels. But he is looking for a new place to open soon. On July 19, a closing night with a jam session will take place at the club, also celebrating Alain's 40th birthday. (July 19, 2001) |
| J@ZZ@ROUND # 28 IS OUT Issue # 28 (July/August) of the magazine J@zz@round is out. See the table of contents here. (July 19, 2001) |
| MARC MOULIN IS BACK, TALKING ABOUT JAZZ ON RTBF RADIO 1 Marc MOULIN is a man of many talents. Pianist, composer/arranger (one will remember a.o. his fusion band "PLACEBO"), record producer, writer for theater or magazines, etc..., he is also known for his famous jazz radio shows many years ago on RTBF radio. Surprise, Marc MOULIN makes a brief daily appearance during this summer on RTBF La Première, between 9:00 and 10:00, in Jean-Pierre HAUTIER's radio show, "Bonjour quand même". Every week day, Marc introduces an important jazz artist or band. A nice way to bring a wide and unspecialized audience in contact with jazz. (July 16, 2001) |
| JAZZ A LASNE : 4 CONCERTS IN THE FALL/WINTER During the "Festival Musical de Lasne" (Brabant Wallon), mostly devoted to classical music, four jazz concerts have been scheduled. They will take place at the "Ecole Communale" of Ohain. Annouced : PARFUM LATIN, Ivan PADUART Trio with Rick MARGITZA (sax), Marc LELANGUE with Kevin MULLIGAN (blues) and Richard ROUSSELET in quintet. More info in our What's up page. (July 14, 2001) |
| JULY 14-23 : SWINGING GENT As of this coming weekend and for the whole of next week, the city of Gent is offering two festivals (on the avantguard side), free entry. There is also a festival, Jazz And Sounds, scheduled for the late autumn (Oct. 18 to Nov. 8). Check our FESTIVALS page for all details. (July 13, 2001) |
| JULY 18 : SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO JEAN-PIERRE CATOUL AT THE FRANCOFOLIES IN SPA Violinist Jean-Pierre CATOUL will be remembered on July 18, 2001 during the Francofolies Festival in Spa. Jazz musicians will be present during this tribute evening : Pirly ZURSTRASSEN (p), Guy CABAY (vibes), Peter HERTMANS (gt) with Michel HERR (p) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs), Charles LOOS (p), Fabrice ALLEMAN (sax), Gwenaël MICAULT (bandoneon), Pierre MICHAUD (cello). All this around 22:00 after the set of singer David LINX. (July 12, 2001) |
| "JAZZ AU VERT" SUMMER CLINIC : LAST CALL Here are the latest news about the summer clinic "Jazz au Vert" (July 23-30, 2001) organized by "Les Lundis d'Hortense" : More details in our jazz education page under "clinics"/"Les Lundis d'Hortense". It is time to hurry up if you want to participate. (July 10, 2001) |
| JULY 13-15 : THE NORTHSEA FESTIVAL (HOLLAND) INVITES SOME BELGIAN JAZZMEN On July 13-15, 2001, one of the biggest jazz festival of Europe will take place in The Hague, Holland. The "Northsea Jazz Festival", besides a constellation of US jazz stars, has invited some Belgian jazz musicians such as Toots THIELEMANS (harmonica) with Kenny WERNER (piano) and the Concertgebouw Orchestra, the BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA with Maria SCHNEIDER (July 13), GREETINGS FROM MERCURY (July 14), and guitarist Philip CATHERINE in quartet and with the Piet NOORDIJK All Star Quintet (July 15). (July 10, 2001) |
| TOOTS THIELEMANS AND PIANIST KENNY WERNER HAVE RECORDED A DUO ALBUM Toots THIELEMANS (harmonica) and Kenny WERNER (piano) have recorded a duo album at Daniel LEON's recording studio in Brussels. The duo will perform on the jazz day the Brosella Festival on July 15, 2001. See the program. (July 10, 2001) |
| SABAM CONTEST FOR BELGIAN JAZZ THEMES : DEADLINE : JULY 13. AND CHECK THE NEW SABAM WEB SITE Like every year, the PAB/BAP of SABAM organizes a competition for Belgian jazz themes in collaboration with the International Jazz Contest of Hoeilaart. The deadline is July 13, 2001. Infos : PAB/BAP of SABAM : phone : 02/286-83-82, fax : 02/230-13-10, email : pab.bap@sabam.be. By the way, SABAM has completely revamped its WEB SITE. (July 5, 2001) |
| YOUNG VIOLIN TALENT ALEXANDRE CAVALIERE AT THE OLYMPIA IN PARIS On June 18, 15 year old Belgian violin talent Alexandre CAVALIERE played at the Paris Music Hall "L'Olympia", as the opening act of the French singer Michel JONASZ. And he should be back in the Winter 2001. (July 5, 2001) |
| PIANIST/COMPOSER MYRIAM ALTER HAS MORE OF HER MUSIC RECORDED BY TOP MUSICIANS According to Philippe BARON's RTBF jazz site, pianist and composer Myriam ALTER recently organized a recording session with her music with the participation of Kenny WERNER (p), Joey BARON (drs), Greg COHEN (b), Dino SALUZZI (bandoneon) and John RUOCCO (sax, clar). Pierre VAIANA was apparently involved in some arranging work. The album should be released later this year. (July 4, 2001) |
| OCT0BER : PHIL ABRAHAM AT THE 13th BEATLES DAY, THÉÂTRE DE MONS Phil ABRAHAM (tb) will lead a Sergent Pepper Lonely Heart's Club Band, playing his own compositions and arrangements. The concert will take place on October 12 at Théâtre de Mons during the 13th Beatles Day celebration.The band will feature Fabrice ALLEMAN (sax), Charles LOOS (piano), Bas COOYMANS (bass), Richard ROUSSELET (trumpet), Paolo RADONI (guitar), Luc VANDEN BOSSCH (drums), D avid LINX (vocals) and needless to say Phil himself on the trombone. (June 30, 2001) |
| FINAL BAR : ANNETTE, CHRIS JORIS' WIFE Annette WÜST, Chris JORIS' wife, died during the night between Sunday and Monday, after six months of a deep coma following a car accident. Our sympathy goes to Chris and their three children. Thefuneral will take place on the 28th (Thursday) of June at 11:30 at theNotre Dame/Onze-Lieve-Vrouw church of St. Genesius-Rode. Cremation at 13:45 in Uccle, avenue du Silence. (June 27, 2001) |
| AKA MOON AND JACQUES STOTZEM AT THE MONTRÉAL JAZZ FESTIVAL The Montréal Jazz Festival, one of the largest jazz events in Northern America, has two Belgian artists in its program : the band AKA MOON on June 28, 2001 and guitarist Jacques STOTZEM on July 5, 2001. (June 26, 2001) |
| JUNE 30 : THE PHILIP CATHERINE TRIO MEETS THE ORCHESTRE ROYAL DE CHAMBRE DE WALLONIE IN MONS During the "Festival de Découvertes" at the Carré in Mons, the trio of guitarist Philip CATHERINE, with Hein VAN DE GEYN (b) and Hans VAN OOSTERHOUT (drs) will give a special concert on June 30, 2001 with the Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie. A rare occasion to hear Philip's music arranged for his trio and a chamber orchestra. RTBF radio (Musique 3) will broadcast the recording of the concert on July 2 & 3, 2001 (in Philippe BARON's show "J azz", 18:15). (June 26, 2001) |
| THE BRUSSELS CLUB "K-SERNE" HAS A WEB SITE The Brussels club "K-Serne", located 74, rue de la Caserne, 1000 Brussels, regularly presents jazz groups. They now have a WEB SITE (June 26, 2001) |
| PIANIST ALEXI TUOMARILA IN THE FINALS OF THE MONTREUX JAZZ SOLO PIANO CONTEST Pianist Alexi TUOMARILA, who recently won the International Jazz Contest for Jazz Soloists in Monaco, is among the finalists of the Montreux jazz solo piano contest, which will take place during the festival on July 17-19, 2001. (June 25, 2001) |
| SOON A DUO ALBUM OF BEN SLUIJS AND ERIK VERMEULEN The Jazz 'Halo label will release this summer a duo CD of saxophonist Ben SLUIJS with pianist Erik VERMEULEN, titled "Stones". (June 21, 2001) |
| JUNE 23 : AT THE SAMOIS FESTIVAL (FRANCE) : MICHEL HERR EUROPEAN QUINTET, MARTA MUS On June 23, the program of the Jazz Festival of Samois, an island on river Seine near Paris, will include the Michel HERR European Quintet and singer Marta MUS. (June 20, 2001) |
| AKA MOON AND GUESTS IN TORONTO AND IN SPAIN In the coming days, the band AKA MOON will perform at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival (Canada) and at the San Sebastian Jazz Festival in Spain, with several guests : DJ GRAZZHOPPA, Benoît DELBECQ, Fabian FIORINI and SIVAMARAN. (June 20, 2001) |
| THE LIÈGE MAISON DU JAZZ PRESENTS ITS MAY-JUNE "HOT HOUSE" NEWS The Liège MAISON DU JAZZ has recently updated its web site with the May-June "Hot House" News. You will find all the news concerning the projects and activities of the "Maison du Jazz" : jazz lectures, noon concerts, exhibitions, concert calendar etc... And how to order the jazz photo book of Jacques JORIS and the remaining copies of the collector's CD 10 ans de Jazz à Liège. (June 16, 2001) |
| AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN JAZZ FESTIVAL IN BRUGES TO BE ORGANIZED BY "DE WERF" IN 2002 On the web site of DE WERF, you'll read that there should be a European Jazz Festival in Bruges every other year, starting in August 2002 (15-18), to alternate with the Jazz Middelheim Festival in Antwerp. European Jazz will be featured and free concerts of Belgian bands (outdoors). (June 13, 2001) |
| MORE DETAILS ON DE WERF's 10 BELGIAN CD RELEASES FOR 2002 As we aleady explained, on the occasion of Bruges being European capital of culture in 2002, the record label DE WERF will release a series of 10 CDs with some of the best Belgian jazz artists, to be selected by a jury of 50 jazz professionnals and journalists. The first artists to be chosen are : AKA MOON, Philip CATHERINE, Bert JORIS, Kris DEFOORT, the BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA and GREETINGS FROM MERCURY. Four more are still to be selected. Most of the records will come out on the WERF label, one each month starting in Feb. 2002. (June 13, 2001) |
| "LE RESPONSABLE" (LES MONOS), A FRENCH TV FILM WITH MUSIC BY MICHEL HERR On June 13 at 20:50, French tv station France 2 will broadcast a fiction movie for which pianist/composer Michel HERR has written and recorded the music. It is an episode of the French tv series "Les Monos", titled "Le responsable". Although the music cannot specifically described as jazz, several Belgian jazz musicians were used on the soundtrack : Michel (piano and keyboards), Fabrice ALLEMAN (saxes), Gino LATTUCA (trumpet), Fabien DEGRYSE (guitar), Thierry CROMMEN (harmonica), Bart DE NOLF (bass) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drums). (June 9, 2001) |
| AUDITION BY L'ACADÉMIE DE MARCHIENNE-AU-PONT FOR FUTURE STUDENTS The académie de Marchienne-au-Pont, largest jazz section in the country (5 professors! Jean-Luc MANDERLIER, piano; Henri HOUBEN, saxophones; Jacques PILI, electric bass; Angelo CRISCI, drums and Fabien DEGRYSE, guitar) will hold an audition for future students on Friday June 22 at l'Eden (Charleroi). Everybody is welc ome. (June 8, 2001) |
| JUNE 16 : STEVE HOUBEN & CHARLES LOOS : LIVE CONCERT ON RTBF On June 16, 2001 (17:00), Belgian radio RTBF and the PAB/BAP of SABAM will offer in the RTBF studios a live performance on Musique 3 of Steve HOUBEN (alto sax, flute) and Charles LOOS (piano). They will play Charles' compositions with Igor SEMENOFF (violin) and Kathy ADAM (cello). Free tickets are available via the email mima@rtbf.be. (June 8, 2001) |
| REISSUE OF A STEVE HOUBEN ALBUM WITH CHET BAKER We hear from Philippe BARON's RTBF web site that a new reissue of the famous Steve HOUBEN/Chet BAKER LP is now available with a new cover, under Chet's name and titled "Almost Blue" (West Wind 2126 ). The original LP was recorded with Bill FRISELL (gt), Dennis LUXION (p), Kermit DRISCOLL (el. b.) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs), but the new CD also includes tracks from other sessions made by Chet BAKER, a.o. with pianist Harold DANKO. (June 8, 2001) |
| RESULTS OF THE MACA JAZZ CONTEST IN WAVRE Here are the results of the Maca Jazz Contest for young bands, which recently took place in Wavre : (June 5, 2001) |
| PIANIST ALEXI TUOMARILA WINS THE MONACO INTERNATIONAL CONTEST FOR JAZZ SOLOISTS Pianist Alexi TUOMARILA has just won the International Jazz Contest for Jazz Soloists, held last weekend in Monte Carlo, Monaco. In June 2000, Phil ABRAHAM had won the 2d price. Moreover, the Alexi TUOMARILA Quartet has been selected for the finals at the Avignon European Jazz Contest. The contest is to be held on August 1, 2001. (June 5, 2001) |
| ALTO SAX STÉPHANE MERCIER HAS HIS WEB SITE Alto sax player Stéphane MERCIER, who is active on the New York scene, has opened his own WEB SITE. With his bio, disco and some MP3 samples. (June 3, 2001) |
| JAZZ & PAINTING IN UCCLE Valerie LENDERS & Bruno CORBISIER (bassist) announce the exhibition of Valérie at Galerie ZinZen, 20 place Vander Elst (maison communale d'Uccle) 1180 Bruxelles (June 2, 2001) |
| JUNE 9 IS JAZZ DAY IN MECHELEN On June 9, 2001, the "Festival van Vlaanderen" organizes a Jazz Day in the town of Mechelen. Among the featured artists are some of the fine jazz players who are the pride of the city of Mechelen, from Frank VAGANÉE (sax) to Chris JORIS (perc.) and more. All details in our < a href="../clubs/festival.htm#mechelen">Festivals page. (June 2, 2001) |
| JUNE 14 : MUSÉE DES BEAUX-ARTS, CHARLEROI, COMBINES EXHIBITIONS & JAZZ On Thursday June 14, 2001 at 19:00, the town of Charleroi will open an exhibition to present the latest acquisitions and donations at the museum.
Tél. : (+ 32) 71/86.11.34-36 Fax : (+ 32) 71/86.11.33 mba@charleroi.be www.charleroi-museum.org Access : Ring de Charleroi, exit 27 or 28 follow Beaux-Arts or Palais des Expositions Bus/métro : arrêt Beaux-Arts Entry via the beffroi (place du Manège) during the week and Place Charles II weekend, Place Charles II day of inaguration. Open Tuesday through Saturday 9 to 17 h 00. (May 30, 2001) |
| NEW CD OF EMMANUELLE SOMER : "SEARCH FOR PEACE" We learn from the WEB SITE of oboe player Emmanuelle SOMER that her new CD "Search for Peace" should be available since mid-May (to order it, follow the instructions on the site). It features Tom VARNER on French horn, Jonas TAUBER on cello, Peter EPSTEIN on soprano saxophone, Peter McCANN on guitar, Danny DUNLAP on bass, Jarrod CAGWIN on drums and percussion, Adam BUTLER on piano, hammond organ B3 and frame drums, and Emmanuelle SOMER on oboe, English horn, bass clarinet, clarinet and soprano saxophone. She signed all the compositions. The album was been recorded in New York. (May 27, 2001) |
| JAMBANGLE : A NEW MINI-BIG BAND LED BY KAREL VAN MARCKE Composer/arranger Karel VAN MARCKE has formed a new mini-big band for which he writes the music, named JAMBANGLE. The musicians are Fabrice ALLEMAN, Nicolas KUMMERT, Jan VERSTAEN & Mattias LAGA, saxophones, Sam VERSWEYVELD & Jeroen VAN MALDEREN, trumpets, Marc GODFROID & Frédéric HEIRMAN, trombones, Jozef DUMOULIN, piano, Jo MAHIEU, guitar, Mirco BARNOVIC, bass and Teun VERBRUGGEN, drums. A series of concerts and radio broadcasts is scheduled for May and June. (May 26, 2001) |
| MAY 25 : FRENCH TRUMPET PLAYER ERIC LE LANN MEETS THE MICHEL HERR TRIO On May 25 (21:00), the French trumpet player Eric LE LANN will play at the Marcus Mingus in Brussels with the Michel HERR Trio, with Michel HERR (p), Philippe AERTS (bass) and Dré PALLEMAERTS (drums). Address : Marcus Mingus, rue de la fourche 17-19, 1000 Brussels (Hotel Arlequin). Phone : 02/514-16-15, fax 02/514-22-02. (May 24, 2001) |
| A FIRST CD FOR SINGER MARTA MUS ON SONY : "BITTERSWEET" Polish singer Marta MUS, who lives in Belgium for a few years, has her first album out on Sony (France). Titled Bittersweet (Sony EPC501971/2), the cd also features Erik VERMEULEN (piano) and Lindsey HORNER (double bass) in a repe rtoire of standards. Pianist/composer Daniel CAPELLETTI also signed an arrangement. (May 24, 2001) |
| A VISIT TO RENÉ THOMAS' WEB SITE IS A MUST : RARE NEW PHOTOS ETC... As we already mentioned on this site, Colin GUILLARMOU, a French connoisseur of René THOMAS has launched a web site (in French and English) on the late Belgian guitar legend. The site has now been considerably expanded and is very rich in informations (bio, disco, reviews, quotes, photos, etc...). It is called THOMASIA. Don't miss very rare and amazing photos from the personal collection of musicians such as Michel HERR and Robert JEANNE, or by photographer Jimmy VAN DER PLAS. A new visit is a must for René's fans. (May 19, 2001) |
| A WEB SITE FOR THE BRUSSELS JAZZ MARATHON For all the details on the Brussels Jazz Marathon, the event that will invade the streets of Brussels during the upcoming weekend, you can visit their WEB SITE. (May 17, 2001) |
| MAY 19 : THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA, BERT JORIS AND FRANK VAGANÉE REVISIT PETER BENOÎT'S MUSIC On the occasion of the 100th birthday of composer Peter BENOÎT, a special tribute day will take place on May 19, 2001 in Antwerp, in the Singel. The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA will participate, creating new pieces by Bert JORIS and Frank VAGANÉE, based upon the music of the Flemish c lassical composer. (May 14, 2001) |
| MAY 22 : NEW CLUB IN BRUSSELS : ARTS-O-BASE Following a previous effort titled Loft Arts, a new club is about to open in Brussels : the Arts-O-Base. Membership fee is 100 Bef. Jam sessions on Tuesdays. Jazz concerts, but also world music, ethnic music. Grand opening on May 22, 2001 with the Michael BLASS trio, with Sal LA ROCCA (b) and Jan DE HAAS (drs). Address : ARTS-O-BASES : 43, rue Ulens in 1080 Brussels (near Tour et Taxis). Phone : 0477/464.806. E-mail : ARTS_O_BASE@hotmail.com. (May 13, 2001) |
| MAY 12 : TOOTS AND PHILIP CATHERINE WITH STRINGS IN CONCERT A rare opportunity to hear harmonica player Toots THIELEMANS and guitarist Philip CATHERINE in the context of a string ensemble, in this case PRIMA LA MUSICA, will be taking place on May 12 at "De Bijloke" in Ghent. Arrangements for Toots will be from the pen of Frank ENGELEN, Rogier VAN OTTERLOO, Henk MEUTGEERT and Michel HERR (who will also play the piano); Philip will create new arrangements of his music written a.o. by French arranger Jean-Claude PETIT, Frédéric DEVREESE and Martin VALCKE. (May 9, 2001) |
| SAL LA ROCCA AND BRUNO CASTELLUCCI ON LATEST ANNE DUCROS CD Drummer Bruno CASTELLUCCI and bassist Sal LA ROCCA appear on the latest cd of French singer Anne DUCROS, titled "Purple songs" (Dreyfus FDM 36622-2). Produced by Didier LOCKWOOD, who also plays on the album, it also features British pianist Gordon BECK. (May 9, 2001) |
| PHILIP CATHERINE ON NEWEST ENRICO PIERANUNZI QUARTET CD Guitarist Philip CATHERINE appears on the newest CD of Italian pianist Enrico PIERANUNZI, "Alone Together" (Challenge records). The other musicians are Dutch bassist Hein VAN DE GEYN, US drummer Joe LABARBERA, and as a guest, Dutch trumpet player Eric VLOEIMANS. (May 9, 2001) |
| MAY 18 : CHARITY CONCERT, PARRAINER UN ENFANT PARRAIN-AMI Asbl celebrates it's 5th year of activity (the organization is concerned with the wellbeing of children) with a concert featuringPierre CLAESSENS And The New-Orleans Roof Jazzmen. The event will take place on May 18 at 20h30. At the MAHIERMONT, GENVAL.Proceedings will be used to support future activities of the organization. (May 9, 2001) |
| AKA MOON IN SENEGAL The band AKA MOON (in quartet with pianist Fabian FIORINI) will perform between May 9 & 12 in Senegal, a.o. at the St-Louis Jazz Festival and in Dakar. (May 9, 2001) |
| J@ZZ@ROUND : ISSUE # 27 IS OUT The issue # 27 of the magazine J@ZZ@ROUND is out (in French). On the front cover : bassist François GARNY, of the band SLANG. Discover the table of contents in our J@ZZ@ROUND page. (May 9, 2001) |
| NEW CD OF THE FABRICE ALLEMAN/PAOLO LOVERI DUO & STRING QUARTET The new cd of the Fabrice ALLEMAN (sax) & Paolo LOVERI (gt) DUO + string quartet, is now out. It is titled "On a funny side of the strings" (Lyrae). Special guest is Italian guitarist Pietro CONDORELLI. (May 8, 2001) |
| OUT NOW : A 2 CD SET AND PHOTO BOOK TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF JAZZ À LIÈGE FESTIVAL To celebrate 10 years of the "Jazz à Liège" Festival, the Liège MAISON DU JAZZ has released a 2 CD-set with some twenty excerpts of concerts given by Belgian jazzmen, recorded by RTBF. This limited edition is titled "10 ans de Jazz à Liège and is only available via the Maison du Jazz. Email : jazz@skynet.be. Simultaneously, a book has been published with the photos of Jacques JORIS taken during the 10 editions of the festival. (May 6, 2001) |
| BIGBAND 86 IN TRIBUTE CONCERT Big Band 86, musical director Marc GODFROID, will play on Wednesday May 9 (20:30) a tribute concert featuring the music of JJ JOHNSON & Kenny WHEELER. Café "De Eendracht" Geraardsbergen. Contact : Tel. 054/42 37 77 Fax 054/42 19 95 GSM 0475/41 62 30. E-Mail : lodemertens@freegates.be Entry : 200 BEF, members free (May 6, 2001) |
| PHILIP CATHERINE IN OPEN AIR FREE CONCERT Guitarist Philip CATHERINE will give a concert this coming Wednesday, May 9, at 20h. Concert will be held at Rondenbosdomein te Alsemberg, Alsembergsteenweg 1046 1652 Alsemberg. It is the park surrounding the Alsemberg townhall. Coming from Brussels, via Uccle, past Linkebeek at traffic light to the left.The concert is in the open air (a tent is available in case of rain) and free entry. Philip will play with his quartet (Bert JORIS, trumpet; Hein Hein VAN DE GEYN, acoustic bass; Hans VAN OOSTERHOUT, drums). For more info, contact organizer CC de Meent, tel. 02 380 23 85, e-mail: demeent@pi.be. (May 6, 2001) |
| MAY 4, 5 : WIDE LIVE RADIO AND WEBCAST COVERAGE OF THE LIÈGE FESTVAL On May 4 & 5, RTBF radio and Philippe BARON will widely cover the "Jazz à Liège" Festival. So, if you cannot attend, here are the details of the live broadcasts : The RTBF web site will also probably offer the concerts on-line HERE (Windows Mediaplayer 7 needed). (May 3, 2001) |
| NEW BAND : UPANISHADS, WITH A.O. OLIVIER POUMAY & PIERRE VAIANA Harmonica player Olivier POUMAY informs us of the birth of a new band, named UPANIS HADS, with also Pierre VAIANA (sop. sax), Philippe LIBOIS (p), Olivier STALON (bass) and Jean CAMPOS (drs). The music is said to have a rather meditative character and to draw from many influences : chanson, contemporary or traditional music and jazz. (May 3, 2001) |
| BASSIST NIC THYS TO SPEND TIME IN BELGIUM IN THE AUTUMN Between October 17 and November 24, bassist Nicolas THYS will be in Belgium, participating in the new project of pianist Kris DEFOORT. During this period Nic will have lot of idle time on his hands, about all evenings during the first 4 weeks + weekends. Nic is looking forward to meet and collaborate with his old mates during that time. (May 1, 2001) |
| THE LIÈGE MAISON DU JAZZ PRESENTS ITS APRIL "HOT HOUSE" NEWS The Liège MAISON DU JAZZ has recently updated its web site with the April "Hot House" News. You will find all the news concerning the projects and activities of the "Maison du Jazz" : jazz lectures, noon concerts, exhibitions, concert calendar etc... And all about the upcoming Jazz à Liège Festival (May 4 & 5, 2001). (April 29, 2001) |
| "JAZZ MIGRATORS" CONCERT ADVANCED The concert of "Jazz Migrators" initialy announced for June 8 in Charleroi will take place on Tuesday June 5 at 20:00. "Notre Maison" Boulevard Tirou 167, 6000 CHARLEROI (Tel. 071/312256) (April 28, 2001) |
| GILBERT ISBIN IN THE HEADLINE Fingerstyle Guitarist Gilbert ISBIN is this week Featured Guitarist on GUITAR 2001. Listen to or download for free his music on MP3.com. (April 28, 2001) |
| "SEPTIMANA" PIRLY ZURSTRASSEN & JEAN-PIERRE CATOUL CD The music of Jean-Pierre CATOUL (violin) lives on. Few days before his tragic accident came out his album, with Charles LOOS (p), SAD HOPES. A second one (in duo with Pirly ZURSTRASSEN, piano) is being released, titled "Septimana" (Carbon 7). For the occasion, Pirly will play a concert on:
Admittance : 300,-BEF (April 28, 2001) |
| TOOTS THIELEMANS IN ST-LOUIS (USA) IN GOOD COMPANY After a Japan tour (with a.o. Bruno CASTELLUCCI on drums and Bart DE NOLF on bass), Toots THIELEMANS is today in St-Louis (USA), where he plays with Bill CARROTHERS (p), Ray DRUMMOND or Nic THYS (bass) and Billy HART (drs). (April 27, 2001) |
| PIANIST MICHEL BISCEGLIA ON A CD OF TRIO CATTLEYA Pianist Michel BISCEGLIA appears on a CD of Trio Cattleya, with Harald INGENHAG (drs) and Volker HEINZE (bass). The album is titled "Le Temps Perdu" (Pao Pao 10860) and is inspired by the universe of French writer Marcel PROUST. (April 26, 2001) |
| OUT NOW : CD OF AKA MOON's MUSIC FOR ANNE TERESA DE KEERSMAEKER's "IN REAL TIME" The music created by the band AKA MOON (with the addition of pianist Fabian FIORINI) for the ballet "IN REAL TIME" conceived by choreographer Anne Teresa DE KEERSMAEKER for her company ROSAS is now available on the CD In Real Time (CARBON 7 C7 052). There is also a bonus track, a 10 minute piece written for another choreography, "I said I", with guests Marc DUCRET (gt) and Eric LEGNINI (kb). (April 25, 2001) |
| INTERVIEWS AT THE FNACs OF LIÈGE & BRUSSELS The next interviews, followed by a short performance (free entry) at the Brussels & Liège FNAC will take place as follows:
(April 24, 2001) |
| BRUNO CASTELLUCCI ON TOUR WITH THE HEINZ VON HERMANN QUINTET Drummer Bruno CASTELLUCCI is currently on tour with the quintet of Austrian saxophonist Heinz VON HERMANN. The tour will pass through Belgium during the upcoming weekend. Check them at the Music Village in Brussels on Saturday April 28 and at the Sheraton Hotel in Zaventem for the Sunday brunch. (April 24, 2001) |
| FOR THE "BEATLES DAY", PHIL ABRAHAM PRESENTS A "BEATLES JAZZ BAND" IN MONS, ON OCTOBER 12, 2001 A brainchild of Pascal NOEL, creator of Lyrae records and J@zz@round, and the organizers of the traditional (since 14 years), the BEATLES DAY takes place each year in the town of Mons. This year's event, the 14th 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, with David LINX (vocals) and a band including Fabrice ALLEMAN (sax), Charles LOOS (piano), Bas COOYMANS (bass), Richard ROUSSELET (trumpet), Paolo RADONI (guitar), Luc VANDEN BOSSCH (drums) and needless to say Phil himself on the trombone. The event was originally planned for the 2000 edition, but had to be postponed to 2001. It will be held at the Theatre of Mons (Belgium) on October 12, 2001 at 20:00. Opening act will be the band "les cent guitares". Infos : 02/629-08-60. (April 24, 2001) |
| JUUL'S HALO : SPRING ISSUE IS OUT The Spring issue of the Flemish jazz magazine Juul's Halo (published by jazz journalist Juul ANTHONISSEN) is out. The cover and main feature of this issue is devoted to trumpet player Clifford BROWN. For a complete table of contents, click HERE. (April 22, 2001) |
| JAZZMOZAÏEK : ISSUE #2 IS OUT Issue # 2 of the Flemish jazz magazine Jazzmozaïek is out. For a complete table of contents, click HERE. (April 21, 2001) |
| APRIL 21, 2001 (21:30) : A LIVE WEBCAST OF THE PHILIP CATHERINE TRIO On April 21, 2001, the concert of the trio of guitarist Philip CATHERINE at the Brussels club "The Music Village", with Philippe AERTS on bass and Sebastiaan DE KROM on drums, will be webcasted on the site Jazz Clubs Worldwide. An interview with Philip at 9:30 p.m. will be followed by the live webcast of the concert at 10.00 pm (all times are, Brussels, Belgium, local time). Realaudio needed. (April 19, 2001) |
| ALEXI TUOMARILA AMONG THE FINALISTS OF THE MONACO CONTEST Finnish pianist Alexi TUOMARILA, who lives in Belgium for a few years now, is among the three finalists of the 3rd edition of the International Jazz contest of Monaco (for jazz soloists), which will be held on June 2 & 3, 2001. (April 19, 2001 ) |
| APRIL 20, 2001 : A CREATION OF EMMANUELLE SOMER IN CHARLEROI On April 20, 2001 (19:00), oboe player and multi-instrumentalist Emmanuelle SOMER presents a special piece in which she will be improvising in a very contrasted context : the classical ensemble Arcane Wind Quintet, DJ GRAZZHOPPA (turntables). A mix of avant-garde jazz, contemporary music, techno, ethnic ingredients...At the Palais des Beaux-Arts of Charleroi. (April 19, 2001) |
| APRIL 25, 2001 : AN EVENING AROUND POET AND JAZZ CRITIC CARLOS DE RADZITZKY On April 25, 2001 (20:00) the "Maison Internationale de la Poésie" organizes in the Brussels Métropole hotel an evening around the late poet, jazz critic and radio animator Carlos DE RADZITZKY. Journalist Marc DANVAL will introduce the readings of his texts made by Leslie BUNTON (in French), with an unspecified musical accompaniment. Reservations before April 23/04 per fax at 02/511-53-83 or via e-mail : maison.int.poesie@profor.be. (April 18, 2001) |
| "JAZZ IN BELGIUM" REACHES THE 60.000 VISITORS Today, the counter of our home page has reached the 60.000 visitors. A figure below the reality, because this counter actually reflects the number of hits on the home page alone. Keep visiting us on a regular basis, we are updating the site virtually every day. Your remarks and couragements are always welcome. And thanks for your interest and your support to the Belgian jazz scene and its musicians. (April 18, 99) |
| A NEW WEB S
ITE FOR THE GAUME JAZZ FESTIVAL We have found a new site on the Gaume Jazz Festival (next edition in August 2001). It is the official site and already has precise information concerning the upcoming festival. Check it out HERE (in French). (April 16, 2001) |
| IVAN PADUART's TRUE STORY IN PORTUGAL, THEN THE PIANIST TOURS THE US WITH TIM ARMACOST Back from China, where he made a tour with the Dutch Toon ROOS Quartet, pianist Ivan PADUART takes his own TRUE STORY band to the festival of Porto (Portugal) on April 14, 2001. Then, he will fly over to the States for a few concerts with US saxophonist Tim ARMACOST : on April 18 & 19 in New York, 20 & 21 in Philadelphia. (April 14, 2001) |
| OUT NOW : CD OF DRUMMER MICHEL DEBRULLE WITH HIS "REVE D'ELEPHANT ORCHESTRA" The WERF label has just released "Racines du Ciel" (Werf 026) of drummer Michel DEBRULLE with his REVE D'ELEPHANT ORCHESTRA, with also Michel MASSOT (tb, tuba), Laurent BLONDIAU (tp), Pierre BERNARD (fl), Jean-Yves EVRARD (gt), Etienne PLUMER (perc.) and Stephan POUGIN (perc.). (April 12, 2001) |
| JAZZLAB SERIES HAVE A WEB SITE The JAZZLAB SERIES have become one of the major jazz organizers on the Flemish scene, as they have built up a circuit of concerts in Flanders, which allows the Belgian bands they select to tour in several towns. They now have a WEB SITE, on which you'll find the dates of the upcoming tours and some info on the bands. (April 8, 2001) |
| OUT NOW : THE CD "GEMINI" OF ANDRÉ CHARLIER AND BENOÎT SOURISSE Drummer André CHARLIER teams up with keyboard player Benoît SOURISSE (piano, organ) for an album just released by the French label Dreyfus, titled "Gemini" (Dreyfus), with the American tenor sax player Jerry BERGONZI, Olivier KER-OURIO (harmonica) and Stéphane GUILLAUME (sop. sax, fl). (April 7, 2001) |
| FOR THE 1ST TIME IN BELGIUM, AN INTERNATIONAL BOOGIE WOOGIE FESTIVAL To be held at Espace Toots (Evere/Brussels) on June 15 &16. For details, see our FESTIVALS page. (April 6, 2001) |
| OUT NOW : THE CD OF THE ALEXI TUOMARILA QUARTET "THE VOICES OF POHJOLA" The album of the Alexi TUOMARILA quartet is now available. It is called Voices of Pohjola (Igloo IGL158). Alexi TUOMARILA is on piano, Nicolas KUMMERT on tenor sax, Christophe DEVISSCHER on double bass and Teun VERBRUGGEN on drums. The release of the album will be followed by a series of concerts. See our GIGS page for detai ls. (April 5, 2001) |
| THE LIÈGE MAISON DU JAZZ PRESENTS ITS MARCH "HOT HOUSE" NEWS The Liège MAISON DU JAZZ has recently updated its web site with the March "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... (April 2, 2001) |
| GILBERT ISBIN : BUSY FINGERS : HIS CD "THE FINGERSTYLE OF GILBERT ISBIN" IS OUT The new CD "The Fingerstyle of Gilbert Isbin" (D.A.M.) of guitarist Gilbert ISBIN is also out on MP3.com. Interested people could check it out HERE. (He is also featured on several MP3.com stations together with Eric CLAPTON). Gilbert does not stop there. He also has a new trio, the Isbin Song Project, with singer Lea VAN LOO and, on 6 string electric bass, Vincent DE LAAT and of course himself with repertoire songs, originals and arrangements, with jazz, folk and world influences. And there's more. Gilbert just did recording sessions with Joe FONDA that will be mixed in Paris, by the sound engineer of Potlach records on the 12th of May. On that occasion, a meeting is scheduled with bassist Joëlle LÉANDRE too, with whom he will do recordings in the fall. (April 1, 2001) |
| NEW ERIK VERMEULEN TRIO CD : "SONGS OF MINUTES" The DE WERF label announces the release of the CD "Songs of Minutes" (Werf 025) of the Erik VERMEULEN Trio, with Erik VERMEULEN (p), Sal LA ROCCA (bass) and Jan DE HAAS (drs). (April 1, 2001) |
| NEW BEN SLUIJS QUARTET CD : "SEASOUNDS" Another release of the DE WERF label is "Sea Sounds" (Werf 024), an album of the Ben SLUIJS Quartet, with Ben SLUIJS (alto sax), Erik VERMEULEN (p), Piet VERBIST (bass) and Eric THIELEMANS (drs). (April 1, 2001) |
| JAZZ 'HALO : ISSUE # 16 IS OUT The #16 issue of the Flemish jazz magazine JAZZ 'HALO is out, with articles on George ADAMS, Don PULLEN, Jim PEPPER (with memories by Larry CORYELL), Don CHERRY, John CARTER, Horace TAPSCOTT. More infos on their site which can be reached via our JAZZ 'HALO page. (March 31, 2001) |
| WHERE HAS ALL THE MUSIC GONE ? ! As you are all aware, our CDs section, mainly, and many other pages on this site had Real Audio samples incorporated. Even though the samples were of a very short duration (1'30" mostly) they are subject to authors right payment to the SABAM.The tally of the already existed samples came up to a prohibitive cost. The board of Les Lundis d'Hortense has, therefore, taken the decision to eliminate almost all the Real Audio. In the future, we'll only illustrate the promotion of the week CD (in the home page) with an audio sample. Stripping off a website like this of its music is like going out naked. We have taken a long time to try and not to get there, in vain. But, good news, music samples will remain at the click of a mouse :you'll find, in many pages, a direct link to NETBEAT (the online record shop that features most of the Belgian labels) or to other music sites that will enable you to access their Real Audio streamer and listen to music samples reffered to on the page you are viewing. This decision was unavoidable in face of the heavy cost, seen the very small financial means of this non-profit site. (March 31, 2001) |
| LOCOS AT THE FNACs : SLANG INTRODUCES NEW ALBUM The SLANG group will present their recently released album "Los Locos" (Carbon 7) at the FNAC in Liège and Brussels. Manu HERMIA (sax, flute), François GARNY (bass), Michel SEBA (percussions) form a trio which creates music ranging from rock to ethnic via improvisation... An interview (by Bernard LEGROS) followed by a short concert will take place at/on: Fnac Liège : April 6 2001 at 17 h 00 / Fnac Brussels : April 28, 2001 at 15 h 00 Free admitance (March 28, 2001) |
| THE "HOPPER" GEARS UP FOR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS The Antwerp club CAFE HOPPER will celebrate, coming October (24th) its 10th anniversary. A series of special concerts is being planned to celebrate the event. We'll provide full details later on. (March 26, 2001) |
| MARCH 29 : BELGIAN JAZZ DAY AROUND TOOTS THIELEMANS IN CAEN, FRANCE On March 29, the Théâtre of Caen (France) will present a concert on the theme "Belgian jazz celebrates Toots Thielemans". Several Belgian bands will perform their repertoire and will briefly invite Toots THIELEMANS to join them : AKA MOON, Nathalie LORIERS TRIO, The Flat Earth Society, Think of One. If you are around, more infos HERE. (March 26, 2001) |
| IVAN PADUART IN CHINA From March 26 through April 6, 2001 pianist Ivan PADUART will be on tour in China as a member of the Dutch quar |