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| GUY CABAY CURRENTLY RECORDING A NEW ALBUM FOR IGLOO Songwriter and vibraphone player Guy CABAY is currently working on a new album for the Igloo label. He sings his songs in Walloon, French and even English, he plays the vibraphone, a bit of piano, and more than ever, his universe has the colours of bossa nova and jazz, with the participation of some well known Belgian jazzmen : around the nucleus composed of Jacques PIROTTON (gt), Benoît VANDERSTRAETEN (b) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs), there are guest appearances of Steve HOUBEN (flute), Phil ABRAHAM (tb), Alexandre CAVALIÈRE (violin), Michel HERR (piano). It is also Michel HERR who wrote string arrangements for three songs. Release expected around April 2005. (Dec. 23, 2004) |
| 6 CDS OF UNIQUE TESTIMONIES : "HISTOIRE DU JAZZ À LIÈGE" The" Maison du Jazz" in Liège and the Médiathquèe have co-produced a unique 6 CD box titled "Histoire du Jazz à Liège". With rare interviews of the jazzmen who wrote the history of jazz in the Liège area (from Raoul FAISANT, Jacques PELZER to Steve HOUBEN, Guy CABAY and Fabrizio CASSOL), this limited edition is an invaluable document, enriched with musical excerpts. (Dec. 23, 2004) |
| PAUL FLUSH + CHARLES LOOS + LUC VANDEN BOSCH : NEW CD : "MENAGE ARTOIS" The label "Mogno" has released a new album of an originla trio composed of Hammond organ player Paul FLUSH, pianist Charles LOOS and drummer Luc VANDEN BOSCH, titled "ménage Artois" (Mogno J017), and featuring compositions of the members of the trio. (Dec. 22, 2004) |
| KOEN DECAUTER + FAMILY AND FRIENDS : NEW CD : "DJANGO" The label "De Werf" releases a new album titled "Django" (Werf 045), a live recording with a team of talented specialists of the gipsy jazz idiom : Koen DECAUTER (sax, gt, voc), Fapy LAFERTIN (gt), Patrick SAUSSOIS (gt), Joop AYAL (ten. sax), Tcha LIMBERGER (violin, guitar), Waso DE CAUTER (guitar) and Dajo DE CAUTER (bass). (Dec. 19, 2004) |
| THE BJO HAS RECORDED AN ALBUM WITH PHILIP CATHERINE, ARRANGED BY BERT JORIS Following successful concerts in the formula, the Brussels Jazz Orchestra has recorded an album with the music of Philip CATHERINE (guitar). A series of new compositions by Philip have been arranged by Bert JORIS, who also plays the trumpet on the album. Released expected for April 2005 on the French Dreyfus label. Other projects of the BJO include a collaboration with percussionnist Chris JORIS. (Dec. 19, 2004) |
| FINAL BAR : PIANIST WILLY ALBIMOOR (79) Pianist and arranger Willy ALBIMOOR died at the age of 79. He was a talented musician, active for a while on the jazz scene, then later in the popular music field. A cultivated and creative musician, known for his colourful and sometimes humourous playing and for his work as an arranger, he participated a.o. in the original "Jazz in Little Belgium" album in the late fifties. He will be remembered as an excellent accompanyist of singers and made many records. Funerals will take place on Thursday on Dec. 16 (14:00) at the Funerarium, avenue du Silence, Uccle (Brussels). (Dec. 14, 2004) |
| COMING UP, NEW ALBUM " VIVRE " A collaboration QUENTIN DUJARDIN & IVAN PADUART Label Arsisworld/distributed by Codaex, on January 14 2005
Guests : Jalal El Allouli (vocal & Arab violin) Nicolas Fiszman (bass) Stephan Lay (percussions) Fred Malempré (percussions) (Dec. 10, 2004) |
| THE FRENCH BAND THÔT HAS A CD OUT WITH BELGIAN MUSICIANS The French avant-guarde band THôT has a new album out, titled "Work on Axis" (Docteur Doc 067), with an extended line-up featuring Belgian musicians such as : Pierre BERNARD (fl), Laurent BLONDIAU (tp), Michel MASSOT (tb, tba), Antoine PRAWERMAN (b. clar) and Pierre VAN DORMAEL (gt). "Thôt agrandi" (enlarged) is an extension of the French nucleus, with Stéphane PAYEN (sax), Gilles CORONADO (gt), Hubert DUPONT (b.), Christophe LAVERGNE (drs) and Franck VAILLANT (drs). The recordings were made during a workshop in 2002. (Dec. 2, 2004) |
| POSTHUMOUS ALBUM OF CLAUDE NOUGARO FEATURES ERIC LEGNINI, DAVID LINX A posthumous album of French singer Claude NOUGARO has been released, titled "La Note Bleue" (on... Blue Note records). Two Belgian jazz musicians have participated : pianist Eric LEGNINI (as an arranger) and vocalist David LINX (on "Dansez sur moi", aka Neal Hefti's "Girl Talk"). (Nov. 28, 2004) |
| TOOTS AT THE NY BLUE NOTE WITH KENNY WERNER, O. CASTRO-NEVES Toots THIELEMANS just played at the New York Blue Note in the company of Brazilian guitarist Oscar CASTRO-NEVES and US pianist Kenny WERNER. (Nov. 28, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF THE "HIGH VOLTAGE" SEXTET : "HOPPIN' AROUND" The WERF label just released the first album of the hard bop sextet HIGH VOLTAGE, titled "Hoppin' Around" (Werf 044). The band plays compositions of its members : Nico Schepers (tp), Dieter Limbourg (ten. sax), Lode Mertens (tb), Bart Van Caenegem (piano), Peter Verhaegen (bass) and Lieven Venken (drums). (Nov. 19, 2004) |
| NEW SOLO CD OF PIANIST JEAN-CHRISTOPHE RENAULT : "LA EST LA QUESTION" Pianist Jean-Christophe RENAULT, a musician in the margin of jazz, has a new album out, titled "Là est la question" (Home Records 4446005, distribution AMG). All the compositions of this solo cd are his. (Nov. 19, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF VOCALIST/TRUMPET PLAYER JO SCINTA : "WITH YOU" Singer and trumpet player Jo SCINTA has an album out titled With you, (a tribute to L. Armstrong) (BALDO MUSIC NY170960), recorded with Vincent BRUYNINCKX, piano, Hervé LETOR, soprano & tenor sax, Fabrizzio ERBA, bass, Santo SCINTA, drums and René ZAPRZALKA, clarinet, as a guest. (Nov. 19, 2004) |
| PASCAL SCHUMACHER QUARTET SPECIAL EVENTS The Pascal Schumacher Quartet has the pleasure to invite you for two very very special jazznights. Next week we open for two really great and highly acclaimed bands, the legendary Branford Marsalis Quartet and the Australian Theak-tet PASCAL SCHUMACHER QUARTET (B-L) - www.pascalschumacher.com + BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET (USA) reservation: (+32) 14/41 69 91 PASCAL SCHUMACHER QUARTET (B-L) - + THEAK-TET (AUS) - http://members.ozemail.com.au/~elslyn/ reservation: (+352) 26 81 21 304 (Nov. 12, 2004) |
| SOON : A 5th ALBUM OF L'ÂME DES POÈTES : "PRÉNOMS D'AMOUR" To celebrate 12 years of existence, the trio l'Ame des Poètes, well known for its renditions of French chansons in jazz, will release on Igloo its 5th album "PRÉNOMS D'AMOUR" (IGLOO IGL 177). With guests : Sylvain LUC (guitar), Stéphane BELMONDO (fluegelhorn), accordéon duo Smeulders & Smeulders and Claude FLAGEL. A tour will mark the release : (Nov. 18 2004) |
| SOON : NEW ALBUM OF IVAN PADUART - QUENTIN DUJARDIN The CD "VIVRE", a project by pianist Ivan PADUART and guitarist Quentin DUJARDIN (+ Nicolas FISZMAN...) will be released on January 15 followed by a tour . (Nov. 12, 2004) |
| JAZZ IN PROVENCE, LETTER FROM JEAN-CLAUDE SNAUWAERT Jean-Claude the former owner, during 18 years, of a bistro-jazz at St Martens Latem, near Gent, has moved in 2002 to the Provence.
During the years in Belgium he has hosted many of the Belgian jazz musicians and also foreigners.
Now he is running a guest house, |
| SCANDAL! BELGIAN DJANGO D'OR 2004 AWARDS CEREMONY IS OFF ! The 10th anniversary happening, was to be held on December 02 at the Forum in Liege, will not take place. One of the sponsoring/financing parties has decided, at this late phase, to pull out rendering the realization impossible.
Since few months now a team of top jazzmen (including Django d'Or winners) has been detained for the event, special music was written and other persons and technicians have invested considerable resources in preparations.
All parties involved are bitterly disappointed. |
| FRANCY BOLAND IS 75 Pianist/composer Francy BOLAND is 75 today. Happy birthday to one of the most important jazz musicians ever born in Belgium, a fabulous composer/arranger who a.o. led the famous Kenny CLARKE-Francy BOLAND Big Band. (Nov. 6, 2004) |
| NEW CD LUTHOMANIA WITH STEVE HOUBEN ETC... The band Luthomania has a new CD out, titled Itinérances (MXCD5011). The band features the whole family of string instruments parents to the lute : Philippe MALFEYT (lute, theorbo, fretted'ud, colascione), Xia HUA: (p'i-p'a), Abid EL BAHRI (ud, bass'ud, hajhouj). They have invited some jazz musicians as guests : Steve HOUBEN (soprano sax), Chris JORIS (percussion) Gwenaël MICAULT (accordeon, bandoneon) Olivier POUMAY (harmonica) To obtain (SA)CD contact: Olivier Poumay +32(0)494.68.18.12 hc@olivierpoumay.com www.olivierpoumay.com (Nov. 2, 2004) |
| EXPOSITION DE FLORE DE MOREAU, INSPIRÉE PAR LES CONCERTS DE JAZZ Exposition of paintings by Flore De Moreau will take place at the L'Arts-ô-Bases club from November 13 to January 15. These are paintings developed from sketches made during jazz concerts in Belgium. Vernissage Friday November 12 & concert by Martinez-Solinas (guitars) at 21h30, free entry. (Nov. 1st, 2004) |
| "FUNNY GLASSES" : NEW CD BY THE DIRK VAN DER LINDEN TRIO + GUESTS Hammond organ player Dirk VAN DER LINDEN has a new album out, titled Funny Glasses (Estate records) with guests, featuring Toots Thielemans. The musicians are: Dirk Van der Linden, Hammond B3, Peter Mingaars, guitars, Moritz Gastreich, drums Guests: Ronald Dedrie, flutes, Charlie Belair, percussion. The CD is released on Estate Records 120804. The distributor is AMG Records. (Oct. 31, 2004) |
| NOV. 16, 2004 : MICHEL BISCEGLIA TRIO + STRINGS & DEWEY REDMAN On November 16, pianist Michel BISCEGLIA will propose a concert with his trio, plus the Prova String Ensemble and US tenor saxophonist Dewey REDMAN. The concert is part of the "Motives for Jazz" Festival, in the Casino Modern in Genk. (Oct. 29, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF THE JEF NEVE TRIO : "IT'S GONE" The Contour label released the second trio album of pianist Jef NEVE, recorded with his regular partners, bassist Piet VERBIST and drummer Teun VERBRUGGEN. The album is titled "It's gone" (Contour 003). Bert JORIS (tp) appears as a guest on 2 tracks. (Oct. 27, 2004) |
| DAVID LINX ON RTBF TV, RECORDED FROM LIEGE JAZZ FESTIVAL RTBF television "La 2" is currently broadcasting several times the concert vocalist David LINX gave at the "Jazz à Liège" Festival. If you missed it, a last chance to catch it is on Tuesday Oct. 26 at 15:05. With pianist and composer Diederik WISSELS, Paolo FRESU (I, tp), Christophe WALLEMME (F, b) and Stéphane HUCHARD (F, drs). (Oct. 25, 2004) |
| STOLEN : LAURENT DOUMONT's TENOR SAX Saxophonist Laurent DOUMONT informs us that his saxophone has been stolen at the "Palais des Expositions" in Charleroi. It's a Selmer tenor sax, balanced action model, serial nr in the 34000's, probably 34675 (from 1947) Any information to recover it would be highly appreciated. Contact : 0475/67-12-57 (Oct. 19, 2004) |
| "CLASSICAL MUSIC AND JAZZ" : ON RTBF MUSIQ3, WITH MARC HÉROUET AND GILLES RÉMI On Sunday at 19:08 on RTBF Musiq3 Radio, Marc HÉROUET ans Gilles RÉMI propose a series of radio shows titled "Musique classique et jazz, affinités et convergences ?", illustrating the specificities of both genres and the impact of jazz on contemporary music. Replay on the following Friday, 23:00. (Oct. 16, 2004) |
| "JAZZ ROCKS" STOPS ON RTBF RADIO CLASSIC 21 During a few months, Philippe BARON had a radio show on RTBF Radio Classic 21 on Sundays, named "Jazz Rocks", with illustrations of the points of convergence and mutual influences between jazz and rock music. The program has silently be removed off the air, due to the additional amount of work combined with the lack of additional personel. (Oct. 16, 2004) |
| NEW ALBUM BY MAJJID BEKKAS FEATURING CHARLES LOOS AND PAOLO RADONI :"MOGADOR" Released by the Igloo label, "Mogador" (Igloo Igl 174), the new album (of world music) of vocalist, guitar and ud player from Morocco Majjid BEKKAS benefits from the participation of three jazzmen of a few tracks : pianist Charles LOOS, guitarist Paolo RADONI and Italian trumpet player Flavio BOLTRO. (Oct. 16, 2004) |
| PIANIST ERIK VERMEULEN INVITED TO THE FRENCH "DJANGO D'OR" EVENING IN BREST (F) On Oct. 30, 2004, pianist Erik VERMEULEN will perform during the evening of the French "Django d'Or" in Brest (F). Erik received last year's Belgian "Django d'Or" award. (Oct. 15, 2004) |
| NEW PIANO SOLO CD OF PIRLY ZURSTRASSEN : "EAUX CLAIRES" The Azeto label just released a new album of pianist/composer Pirly ZURSTRASSEN, titled "Eaux Claires" (Azeto AZ 904). It is a solo piano album recorded in 1999, on the edge of jazz and influenced by various styles of music. (Oct. 14, 2004) |
| NEW MARC MOULIN ALBUM : "ENTERTAINMENT" After the success of his previous album ("Top Secret"), which sold more than 100.000, pianist/composer Marc MOULIN presents his new one, titled "Entertainment" (Blue Note, 8664722 Compact Disc or 8643501 as a 2 LP-Vinyl). Released in 30 countries, the album illustrates the "jazz and groove" concept of its author, with tributes to Horace SILVER or Miles DAVIS. Let's mention that Bert JORIS contributed with some hip trumpet licks. (Oct. 4, 2004) |
| BELGIAN MOVIE "JUST FRIENDS" (MUSIC BY MICHEL HERR) HITS THE CHINESE MOVIE THEATERS "Just Friends", the Belgian movie (director Marc-Henri WAJNBERG), is currently enjoying a new life as it is currently being discovered by the Chinese audiences. The story of the movie unfolds in the jazz circles of the Belgium of the late fifties, and pianist/composer/arranger Michel HERR wrote a jazzy soundtrack, featuring some top jazzmen from Belgium, Europe and US saxophonist Archie SHEPP. For collectors : China did a new poster, and reissued the CD of the soundtrack with a new cover. (Sept. 24, 2004) |
| A TV FILM FOR "MEZZO" ON JAZZ IN BELGIUM & DAVID LINX For the French tv channel Mezzo, Naïmage productions (Paris) and film director Frédéric KASTLER are currently shooting a 52' documentary film on the Belgian jazz scene and vocalist David LINX. The team has recorded many interviews of well-known Belgian jazz musicians and some excerpts of concerts. We'll keep you posted. (Sept. 23, 2004) |
| JAZZ IN LITTLE BELGIUM - THE ROBERT PERNET COLLECTION Exposition, based on the Robert PERNET collection, at the Musée des instruments de musique Montagne de la Cour 2, 1000 Brussels 15 October 2004 - 17 April 2005. The event will include number of events such as concerts, workshops, conferences, animations, projections... 20.000 visitors are expected. (Sept. 21, 2004) |
| RECOGNITION FOR BJO : 8th BIG BAND IN THE DOWN BEAT CRITIC'S POLL In its August issue the Down Beat magazine critics have elected the Brussels Jazz Orchestra as the 8th best big band (52nd Annual Down Beat's Critics Poll - category big band). This put BJO as the 1st selected European orchestra. It's an unprecedented event of this poll to nominate a Belgian band (Sept. 21, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF THE BAND TIJUANA DIXIE DAN : "PANORAMIQUE" Amateurs of dixieland jazz, here is an album you may want to check out : a new album of the band Tijuana Dixie Dan, titled Panoramique (LEAMEL Records (640401, NC/29.870). The arrangements were written by Danny TRENTO, the trumpet player of the band. The other musicians are Laurent CARLIER (tb), Noël BROHÉE (clar.), Rudy DIEU (ten sax), Pro MARCON (bombardon), Do COLE (banjo), Claudy TRENTO (drs, perc.) and Sandro FREDA (voc.). (Sept. 20, 2004) |
| RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM OF TOINE THYS' BAND TAKE THE DUCK : "DUCK's FOOD" Saxophonist Toine THYS will present a second CD with his international project "Take the Duck" (http://www.taketheduck.com). Presentation on Tuesday September the 21st in Brussels, at Théatre Marni, 8:00 a.m. (25 rue de Vergnies, 1050 Ixelles). "DUCK'S FOOD" is a Belgo-Austrian production, with the regular band members (Daniel NOESIG trumpet, drummer Thorsten GRAU) accompagnied by Sal LA ROCCA (bass), and Dutch guitarist Maarten VAN DER GRINTEN. Tour dates. (Sept. 16, 2004) |
| SEPT. 20, 2004 : WALLONIA JAZZ SUMMIT FEAT. ARRANGEMENTS BY MICHEL HERR On September 20 (20:00), The Maison du Jazz in Liège, as a part of the celebration of its 10th anniversary, organizes a special concert at the Palais des Princes Eveques, titled "Wallonia Jazz Summit", featuring a nonet around pianist/composer/arranger Michel HERR, with Gino LATTUCA (tp), Steve HOUBEN (as, fl), Fabrice ALLEMAN (ts, ss), Phil ABRAHAM (b), Marcus BARTELT (bar sax), Jacques PIROTTON (gt), Sal LA ROCCA (b) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs). The repertoire is 100% arranged by Michel HERR, on compositions of his own, but also by Herbie HANCOCK, Hubert LAWS, etc...An exceptional gathering of some of the top players from Belgium. (Sept. 16, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF IVAN PADUART WITH RICHARD GALLIANO AND STRINGS : "DOUCES ILLUSIONS" Pianist Ivan PADUART has a new album out, titled Douces Illusions (Igloo IGL 176), recorded with French accordion player Richard GALLIANO and a string section. The other musicians are Philippe AERTS (b) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs) and Gauthier LISEIN (perc.). The string section comes from the Ensemble Musiques Nouvelles. The arrangements were penned by Ivan and Michel HERR (for 2 tracks). (Sept. 16, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF ACCORDION PLAYER RONY VERBIEST WITH THE CATTLEYA TRIO : "NOUVELLES" Rent a dog records published the new album of Rony VERBIEST, the Belgian jazz accordion player. He gets the musical support of the Belgian-German Cattleya Trio, with Michel BISCEGLIA on piano, Volker HEINZE on double bass and Harald INGENHAG on drums. The album is titled Nouvelles. (Sept. 7, 2004) |
| DOUBLE CD REISSUE OF RECORDINGS FROM 1937-1941 : "FUD CANDRIX UND SEIN ORCHESTER" The German label Antikbüro has reissued on a two record set a series of historical recordings by the late Belgian bandleader-saxophonist (and violinist) Fud CANDRIX, under the title Imagination - Swing Serenade. They were recorded in Brussels or in Berlin between 1937 and 1941. (Sept. 7, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF THE TRIO TRACES : "SIGH MOON" The Mogno label releases an album of the trio TRACES, titled Sigh Moon (Mogno Music J016) with Didier LALOY (sax, flute), Vincent NOIRET (bass, hand perc.) and Karim BAGGILI (ud). An interesting mix of jazz and world music, with an emphasis on melodies. (Sept. 3, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF THE BRUNO VANSINA TRIO : "TRIO MUSIC" Trio Music (Rat records rat 01) is the title of the first album of alto saxophonist Bruno VANSINA, with Gulli GUDMUNSSON (b) and Teun VERBRUGGEN (ds), recorded live at the Antwerp club "Buster" last winter. It is available now. (Sept. 1, 2004) |
| QUETZAL IN THE STUDIO TO RECORD ITS FIRST ALBUM The band QUETZAL went, during 4 days, into the studio to record its first CD. Release expected during 1st quarter 2005. Album's title not yet decided on, the album being self-produced, probably on a new label. Musicians : Frédéric DELPLANCQ - tenor sax , wales, Marc MANGEN (Lux) - fender rhodes, synths, mini-moog , Olivier STALON - electric bass, effects , Xavier ROGER - drums, Georges MAJERUS - sound, mix (Aug. 31st, 2004) |
| "REFLETS DU GAUME JAZZ FESTIVAL" : A BOOK OF PHOTOS BY ROBERTS HUYSECOM During 19 years, photographer Robert HUYSECOM has captured some of the best moments of the Gaume Jazz Festival. He presents his black and white photographs in a book titled "Reflets du Gaume Jazz", with the late Jean-Pierre CATOUL on the front cover and a wide selection of Belgian, European and American artists. Infos : ++32/(0)63/41 22 81. . (Aug. 19, 2004) |
| RTBF TV PREPARES A PORTRAIT OF PIANIST NATHALIE LORIERS Pierre BARRÉ and Thierry LOREAU (RTBF tv) are currently making a documentary film, a portrait of pianist Nathalie LORIERS, presenting her in various contexts. They a.o. recorded excerpts from her recent appearance at the Gaume Jazz Festival with her project "Chemins Croisés" : a duo with Yadh ELYES (ud), and a meeting with Gianluigi TROVESI (clar, I), Tony OVEWATER (b, NL) and Joël ALLOUCHE (drs, F). (Aug. 19, 2004) |
| L'AME DES POETES HAS RECORDED A NEW ALBUM L'Ame des Poètes, the trio with Pierre VAIANA (sop sax) Fabien DEGRYSE (guitar), Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (double bass) has just completed the recording of a new album for the Igloo label. (Aug. 18, 2004) |
| TOINE FEEDS THE DUCKS : COMING SOON : TOINE THYS CD : "DUCK's FOOD" Saxophonist Toine THYS presents, soon, a second CD with his international project "Take the Duck" (http://www.taketheduck.com). "DUCK'S FOOD" is a Belgo-Austrian production, with the regular band members (Daniel NOESIG trumpet, drummer Thorsten GRAU) accompagnied by Sal LA ROCCA (bass),and Dutch guitarist Maarten VAN DER GRINTEN. This CD will be produced by the Austrian label COCO, and distributed in the Benelux, Austria, Germany, Switzerland andt Italy. They will launch the new album with an October tour starting in Belgium, continuing to The Netherlands, Germany and Austria. Tour dates. (Aug. 16, 2004) |
| THE PASCAL SCHUMACHER QUARTET WINS THE TREMPLIN JAZZ OF AVIGNON Vibraphone player Pascal SCHUMACHER has won with his Quartet the 1st Prize and the public Prize at the "XIIIe Tremplin Jazz d'Avignon". (Aug. 11, 2004) |
| OLIVIER COLLETTE's "DANCING BIRD" WINS THE PAB/BAP COMPOSITION CONTEST "Dancing Bird", the composition written by pianist Olivier COLLETTE, has just won the contest for Belgian jazz themes organized by PAB/BAP (SABAM). The work, which was among the 41 submissions, will be part of the program of the finalists of the upcoming Jazz Contest for Youth bands in Hoeilaart. Olivier will receive his Prize on Sept. 25, at the CC. Bosuil in Jezus Eik/Overijse. Morover, the best performance of his work by a finalist will earn the band a special PAB/BAP Prize, too. (Aug. 7, 2004) |
| BELGIAN JAZZMEN IN AVIGNON The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA is invited to perform at the Tremplin Jazz d'Avignon festival on August 3rd, 2004. The band will play with Philip CATHERINE as guest soloist. Eric TRUFFAZ, Bill CARROTHERS, Eric LEGNINI, Daniel STOKART and Richard GALLIANO are among the other names on the festivals bill. There is also a jazz competition: Pascal SCHUMACHER is the Belgian finalist and will play with his band on August 5th. (Aug. 2, 2004) |
| AUG. 6-16 : A JAZZ HIKE FROM THE GOUVY FESTIVAL TO THE GAUME FESTIVAL IN ROSSIGNOL Between August 6 & 16, 2004, if you like to walk, a hike will be organized to link the two jazz festivals of the Province of Luxemburg (Belgium). From Gouvy (Festival dates : 6-8) to Rossignol (Festival dates : 13-15). Let's also mention 2 activities due to take place place in the context of the Gaume festival : Infos : 063/41-22-81, Jeunesses Musicales du Luxembourg. (Aug. 2, 2004) |
| GUITARIST AND TEACHER FABIEN DEGRYSE GOES PLACES Looks as if Fabien DEGRYSE has made a name for himself internationally. After a teaching stint in Benin, Burkina Faso, Kinshasa and Tunisia, he is now invited to... Taiwan for a week of workshop, end August, together with Dutch and American teachers. He will also use his stay there to present to the Taiwanese public his new project in solo of vocals and guitar in a repertoire of jazz standards. (July 31, 2004) |
| FINAL BAR : REMO GOZZI (BRUSSELS JAZZ CLUB, LE MOZART)(updated Aug. 3, 2004) Death revealed of Remo GOZZI, who died in a motorbike accident last weekend, in France (near Orléans). During the eighties, Remo was the owner of the "Brussels Jazz club", a prestigious club located at the Brussels "Grand Place" that saw several years of concerts with famous US and Belgian musicians. For decades, he also ran the Mozart, a restaurant well known as part of the Brussels night scene. Unfortunately, his wife Linda, who accompagnied him, is reported injured and in serious condition. Our thoughts go to their daughter Patricia and the family. Remo made an impressive contribution to the jazz life in Brussels and musicians were his friends. Update : Funerals will take place on Aug. 4 at 12:00, at the Funerarium, avenue du Silence, Uccle (Brussels). (July 31, 2004) |
| JULY 21 IN LIBRAMONT : "BELGIAN JAZZ STARS QUINTET" On July 21, 2004 (20:30), the festival "Juillet Musical de Saint-Hubert" (an event mostly devoted to classical music) organizes an exceptional jazz concert, featuring a quintet that was named for the occasion "Belgian Jazz Stars Quintet". The musicians are indeed some of the heavy weights of today's Belgian jazz scene : Steve HOUBEN (sax, fl), Bert JORIS (tp), Michel HERR (p), Philippe AERTS (bass) and Dré PALLEMAERTS (drs). They will play a mix of their own compositions and will revisit some standards. In the "Eglise du Sacré Coeur" of Libramont. Infos : 061/613-999. (July 18, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF GUITARIST GILBERT ISBIN : "WATER WITH A SMILE" Acoustic guitarist Gilbert ISBIN has a new album out, titled "Gilbert ISBIN Group Water with a smile" (Jazz'halo Tonesetters - vkh TS023). With Lea VAN LOO, vocals, Peter VANGHELUWE, percussion and Vincent De LAAT, electric bass. All the music is by Gilbert ISBIN, lyrics by Emile CLEMENS. (July 17, 2004) |
| JULY 25, 2004 : MARC MOULIN AT THE BLUE NOTE FESTIVAL (GHENT) Pianist/composer Marc MOULIN, whose last album Top Secret sold 100.000 copies worldwide, is going to perform on July 25, 2004 at the Blue Note Festival in Ghent, playing a new repertoire which will appear on a new CD, titled "Entertainment", to be released on Sept. 27., 2004. The concert will be accompanied by video projections. (July 13, 2004) |
| EXPO JAZZ IN LITTLE BELGIUM WITH ROBERT PERNET's COLLECTION IN BRUSSELS Based on the Robert PERNET collection, the Musée des instruments de musique (Brussels) will hold an exhibition (entire floor of 135m2, Montagne de la Cour 2 à 1000 Brussels) during 6 months (15 October 2004 - 17 April 2005). The event will include number of events such as concerts, workshops, conferences, animations, projections... 20.000 visitors are expected. (July 6, 2004) |
| SEPTEMBER : MAISON DU JAZZ LIEGE 10th ANNIVERSARY Coming September, the Liege jazz center will celebrate 10 years of existence (the opening date was Sept. 17, 1994). To celebrate the occasion some festivities are in preparation, namely an exhibition by photographer Jacques JORIS, two concerts (one with AKA MOON and Philip CATHERINE, one with an all star Walloon nonet led by Michel HERR) and the preparation, together with the Médiathèque, of a 5 CDs box tracing jazz history in Liege (solidly documented, with interviews and previously unreleased recordings). We'll keep you posted. Web site : http://www.jazzaliege.be. (July 6, 2004) |
| DUO ALBUM OF BASSIST ANDRÉ KLENES WITH CELLIST SÉBASTIEN WALNIER : "FLYING ANGEL" Flying Angel (Chamber CD CH 310) is the title of a new album by double bass player and composer André KLENES with cellist Sébastien WALNIER (nephew of the late violinist Jean-Pierre CATOUL). Not a jazz album, but jazz influences can be heard here and there. All compositions are by André KLENES. (July 1, 2004) |
| "WALLONIE-BRUXELLES" MUSICIANS, LARGE PRESENCE AT THE MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL 2004 Due to a nice promotional action by "Wallonie-Bruxelles Musiques", a large number of Belgian groups, 13, with a major part jazz will be performing at the 38th edition of the Montreux jazz Festival (2 to 17 July) : Adam's Dream, Buttnaked, Elmore D, Fred & the Healers, Manou Gallo, N'toumos, Orange Kazoo, Rêve d'Elephant Orchestra, Sayma, Tref, Trio Grande, Upanishads, Max Vandervorst trio " pata ". An exhibition " Bulles, Jazz,Blues ", produced by CGRI-DRI together with the "Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée", is proposed during the same period within the festival premises. Inauguration of the exposition on Saturday July 3, 2004 (17:30) at Montreux Palace, Salon Bridge. (June 29, 2004) |
| YOUNG PIANIST CASIMIR LIBERSKI RECEIVES THE "OCTAVE DE LA MUSIQUE" A new prize, the "Octave de la Musique", has recently been created by the "Conseil de la Musique", PAB/BAP of SABAM and RTL/TVI, as an award to a young music talent that emerged in the recent months on the Walloon/Brussels music scene, all styles being considered. It is a jazzman, the young jazz pianist (16) Casimir LIBERSKI who received the Prize this time. (June 29, 2004) |
| STÉPHANE MERCIER TO TOUR WITH JAPANESE PIANIST YUTAKA SHINA Alto saxophonist Stéphane MERCIER will be touring in September 2004 with the Japanese pianist Yukata SINA, who played a.o. with Elvin JONES and Roy HARGOVE. With also Yoni ZELNIK on bass and Lionel BOCCARA on drums. (June 26, 2004) |
| A 5 CD BOX OF REISSUES "FROM BELGIUM WITH LOVE" (UNIVERSAL) The "Jazz in Paris" series (Universal) are a well known collection of reissues. The already separately published albums related to Belgium have been reunited in a 5 CD box under the title "From Belgium with Love" : (June 26, 2004) |
| SOUNDS OF BJO IN SPAIN. WEB SITE OF BJO REVAMPED (IN FRENCH, TOO) The Brussels Jazz Orchestra is invited to play, on July 1st, at the Getxo Jazz Festival (Bilbao Spain). This is the first time that the band will play in Spain. BJO will feature Bert JORIS as a guest. Sax player Robin VERHEYEN will also play at the festival. And note that their WEB SITE has been recently revamped. A new look and some content also available in French. (June 25, 2004) |
| TAKE THE DUCK'S NEW CD COMING SOON Take the Duck's new CD coming soon, with Toine THYS, Sal LAROCCA (bs), and guest Maarten VAN DER GRINTEN (guitar). On the occasion a tour, October 2004, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Austria in 30 days with two special guests Maarten VAN DER GRINTEN (NL), and Ben MONDER (USA) on guitar ! See Tour dates (June 23, 2004) |
| A LAST JAM SESSION OF THE SEASON AT THE ARTS-O-BASE ON JUNE 29, 2004 After 3 years of jam sessions, each Tuesday, the Arts-ô-bases club had since last May to temporarily stop due to renovation works. Before resuming the new season the club invites for a last summer jam session. On the menu :
(June 22, 2004) |
| CATTLEYA TRIO FEATURING MICHEL BISCEGLIA & RONY VERBIEST : A NEW CD : "MADELEINE" The German based band CATTLEYA, led by drummer/composer Harald INGENBERG, released its second album, titled "Madeleine". Two Belgian musicians are involved : pianist Michel BISCEGLIA and accordion player Rony VERBIEST, and the other musicians are a.o. Gabriel PEREZ (sax, clar.), Werner NEUMANN (gt) and a occasional string quartet. Distributed by Culture, who by the way reissued the first album of the band, "Le Temps Perdu". (June 20, 2004) |
| JULY 17,18, 2004 : WORKSHOPS WITH BERT JORIS, KURT VAN HERCK, PETER HERTMANS AND US STARS In the context of the upcoming Blue Note Festival in Ghent (July), some workshops will be organized with top Belgian and US musicians, see by yourself : Infos at the Ghent Conservatory, applications until July 7. (June 20, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF THE FRÉDÉRIC DELPLANCQ QUARTET : "WITCHES DANCE" Tenor saxophonist Frédéric DELPLANCQ has a new album out with his quartet, titled Witches Dance (Travers Tra 006), recorded with Jef NEVE (p), Guus BAKKER (bass) and Kris DUERINCKX (drs). Moreover, Fred announces the launch of his own web site, http://www.freddelplancq.com, on which the album can be ordered. (June 19, 2004) |
| JAZZ IN LIMBURG / A NEW ORGANIZATION, "PERSONAL MOUNTAINS" IN GENK A new jazz-organization, Personal Mountains vzw/asbl, starts in september with jazz concerts at the Casino Modern, André Dumontlaan 2 in 3600 Genk (Limburg). In November the organisation launches the first edition of the "Motives Festival", a new international jazzfestival for the Euregio focussing on 'now sounds of jazz', presenting both Belgian an international contemporary artists. More at www.motivesfestival.com (June 17, 2004) |
| STÉPHANE MERCIER, COMING HOME Alto saxophonist Stéphane MERCIER will be settling in Belgium (he currently lives in France after a stay of few years in the US) as of July 1st. Furthermore, soon Stéphane is to become father. (June 17, 2004) |
| LILITH TO PERFORM IN VIENNE (F) Pianist Claudine SIMON will give a concert, in 4tet (mini Lilith) for the opening of the Adolphe Sax expo on July 6th in Vienne, France. (June 16, 2004) |
| BASSIST CHRISTOPHE DEVISSCHER ON MIKE ROELOFS CD "NO SURROUNDINGS" Bassist Christophe DEVISSCHER appears on the new cd of Dutch pianist Mike ROELOFS, titled "No Surroundings" (In Between Records IRCCD023), recorded with Frank SACKENHEIM (tenor sax) and Jonas BURGWINKEL (drs). (June 13, 2004) |
| A SITE DEVOTED TO FRENCH BANDLEADER JACQUES HÉLIAN Even though Jacques Hélian, who led the most famous French big band of the post-war years and the fifties, is mostly remembered for his songs, he played jazz with such musicians as Ernie Royal, Gérard Lévecque, Don Byas, André Paquinet, Sonny Gray, Kenny Clarke, etc...and his band included several Belgian players, a.o. SADI, Edmond HARNIE, Jean WARLAND (b) and Janot MORALES (tp). A new site is devoted to Jacques Hélian: http://jacqueshelian.monsite.wanadoo.fr (in French) (June 12, 2004) |
| US PHOTOGRAPHER WILLIAM CLAXTON HAS AN EXHIBITION IN BRUSSELS Famous US jazz photographer William CLAXTON has an exhibition in Brussels. YOUNG GALLERY 1485, chaussée de Waterloo Uccle Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 à 18 h.30 to August 28 (June 12, 2004) |
| AN INTERVIEW OF SAXOPHONIST PIERRE VAIANA ON THIS SITE Our "interviews" page features interviews (in French) of Belgian jazzmen originally published in the "Journal des Lundis d'Hortense". A recent addition to this page is the interview which soprano saxophonist Pierre VAIANA (who plays with L'Ame des Poètes, Foofango, etc...) made for the June 2004 issue. Visit our interviews page if you like to read it (it's a pdf file). (June 11, 2004) |
| ERIC LEGNINI ON THE NEW CD OF ANDRÉ CECCARELLI : "CARTE BLANCHE" The French label Dreyfus releases a double album of the French drummer André CECCARELLI, titled "Carte Blanche". On the second cd, a live recording at the Duc des Lombards, the pianist is Eric LEGNINI, with a.o. Flavio BOLTRO on trumpet. (June 5, 2004) |
| L'ARLEQUIN, A NEW PIANO BAR IN BRUSSELS L'Arlequin, a new piano bar located in Brussels, will open Saturday June 12 as of 19h. L'Arlequin welcomes you for an inauguration drink. Opening hours Tuesday through Sunday 11h to dawn. Jazz, blues, variétés, Cocktails bar & small restauration 2 rue Tenbosch, 1000 Bruxelles, 02 644 10 09 (June 4, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF ANDRÉ GOUDBEEK WITH XU FENGXIA & JOE FONDA :"SEPARATE REALITIES" The WERF label just released a new album of André GOUDBEEK (alto sax, bass clarinet and bandoneon), featuring free improvisations with Xu FENGXIA (guzheng, voice) and Joe FONDA (double bass and flute). The album is titled "Separate Realities" (Werf 043). (June 4, 2004) |
| 5 STAMPS OF HISTORICAL FIGURES OF BELGIAN JAZZ NOW AVAILABLE The Belgian post has published 5 stamps featuring historical figures (all deceased) of Belgian jazz : Fud CANDRIX, Django REINHARDT, Jack SELS, Bobby JASPAR & René THOMAS. Collectors, be aware that they are available now. Some of the stamps are used as the background of our home page. (May 30, 2004) |
| FRENCH GUITARIST SYLVAIN LUC MEETS TOP BELGIAN JAZZMEN AT THE "ARTS-O-BASE" The Brussels club "Arts-O-Base" has invited the French guitar virtuoso Sylvain LUC from May 31st through June 4th. The interesting thing about his Brussels appearance is that every night he will meet some important Belgian players : Philip CATHERINE (gt), Diederik WISSELS (p), Pierre VAN DORMAEL (gt), Michel HATZIGEORGIOU (b) and also French trumpet player Stéphane BELMONDO. ARTS-O-BASE : 43, rue Ulens, 080 Brussels (near Tour et Taxis). Phone : 0477/464.806. (May 29, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF SINGER BENOIT MANSION : "DU BRÉSIL DANS LES OREILLES" : A BRAZILIAN AND JAZZ TOUCH OK, this is not a jazz album, but "Du Brésil dans les oreilles", of Belgian (and singing in French) singer Benoît MANSION is worth a listen, as it is profoundly influenced by Brazilian music, has an occasional jazz touch and was recorded in collaboration with notorious Belgian jazz and fusion musicians : Mimi VERDERAME (drs, gt), Stéphane MARTINI (gt), Xavier TRIBOLET (kb), Henri GREINDL (b), Daniel STOKART (saxes), Jean-Pol STEFFENS (tp), etc... An album which definitely sounds fresh in the landscape of popular music. More infos and audio samples on the web site of the MOGNO label. (May 28, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF RÊVE D'ÉLÉPHANT ORCHESTRA : "LOBSTER CARAVAN" The WERF label releases the second album of the band Rêve d'Eléphant Orchestra, titled Lobster Caravan (Werf 042), with Pierre BERNARD - flute, guitar, Laurent BLONDIAU - trumpet, Michel DEBRULLE - drums, Jean-Yves EVRARD - guitars, Michel MASSOT - tubas, trombone, Etienne PLUMER - tablas, drums, percussion and Stephan POUGIN - bodhran, tupan, congas. (May 26, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF ORANGE KAZOO : "ORANGE KAZOO" The atypal band ORANGE KAZOO, evolving between rock, pop songs, classical and jazzy interludes, has a new album out, simply titled Orange Kazoo (Skip records). (May 22, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF MÄÄK's SPIRIT + GNAWA EXPRESS DE TANGERS: "AL MAJMAA" The IGLOO label releases AL MAJMAA (Igloo IGL 172), featuring Määk's Spirit and the Gnawa Express de Tangers, a selection of live recordings from Jazz Middelheim and Flagey in 2003 made with the two bands (respectively from Belgium and Morocco). With : Laurent BLONDIAU (tp), Jeroen VAN HERZEELE (ts), Michel MASSOT (tuba, tb), Otti VANDERWERF (bass gt), Jean-Yves EVRARD (gt), Eric THIELEMANS (drs), Baba SISSOKO (Tamani, ngoni) + Maalem Abdelmajid DOMNATI (gembri, voc), Miloud EL HRIZI (tbel, voc), Abdenedi ALAMI (tbel, voc.), Abdellah HARROCH (qraqeb, voc.), Ahmed GDIROU (qraqeb, voc.), Jamal NAMIR (qraqeb, voc.). When free or avant-garde jazz musicians meet traditional musicians from Morocco. (May 21, 2004) |
| THE BAND ANANKE WINS YOUNG TALENTS CONTEST OF THE BRUSSELS JAZZ MARATHON. CD "ANANKE" The band ANANKE has won the 1st Prize at the Young Talent Contest organized during the recent Brussels Jazz Marathon by the Lundis d'Hortense and the Commune of Ixelles. The trio, with Victor ABEL (keyboards), Roméo IANNUCCI (el. bass) and Alexandre RODEMBOURG (drums) played Victor ABEL's compositions, which also also available on the new cd "Ananke". The other bands to reach the finals were The PEAS PROJECT and the Giacomo LARICIA Quartet. (May 19, 2004) |
| DRUMMER DRÉ PALLEMAERTS ON NEW CD OF FRENCH SINGER LAIKA FATIEN Dré PALLEMAERTS is the drummer on the new album of French singer Laïka FATIEN, titled "Look at me now" (Body and Soul BS 2533), recorded in 2003 with David EL MALEK (ts), Pierre DE BETHMANN (p), Jules BIKOKO (b). (May 18, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF TRUMPET PLAYER JAN DE CONINCK : "GLIDING BIRD" Trumpet player Jan DE CONINCK has a new album out, titled Gliding Bird (DK disc), recorded with Jan DE CONINCK, trumpet, Jan DE BACKER, trombone, Erik JONGHMANS, tenor sax, clarinet, Rony VERBIEST, baritone sax, Christian MENDOZA, piano, Mario VERMANDEL, double bass and Willy SEEUWS, drums. (May 18, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF TRUMPET PLAYER DOMINIC NTOUMOS : "COSMOPOLITAN PEOPLE" Trumpet player (who also plays electric trumpet) Dominic NTOUMOS has a new album out, titled Cosmopolitan People, recorded in London and Liège with DJ GRAZZ HOPPA (DJ), Robert MITCHELL (el. piano, keyboards), Philip BUSSONNET (bass guitar), Maxime ZAMPIERI (drums), David DONATIEN (perc.), Reginald TRIGAUX (el. guitar), Daniel ROMEO (el. bass) and HKB : FINN (spoken words). (May 16, 2004) |
| IVAN PADUART RECORDS WITH RICHARD GALLIANO AND STRINGS Pianist Ivan PADUART has completed the recording, for Igloo, of his project with French accordion player Richard GALLIANO + strings. The other musicians are Philippe AERTS (b) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs) and Gauthier LISEIN (perc.) and the string section of the Ensemble Musiques Nouvelles arranged by Ivan and Michel HERR. Besides, note that Ivan will soon play some concerts with guitarist Quentin DUJARDIN and that his trio album "Blue Landscapes" is now available in Belgium. (May 16, 2004) |
| PHILIPPE BARON's RTBF WEB SITE (JAZZ PAGES) HAS MOVED TO ANOTHER URL Like we did, you may have noticed that the links to the RTBF jazz web site (Philippe BARON) stopped working recently. We found the new URL. Bookmark it : http://www4.rtbf.be/jazz/. (May 14, 2004) |
| DRUMMER DRÉ PALLEMAERTS TEACHES AT THE PARIS CONSERVATORY Drummer Dré PALLEMAERTS now teaches drums at the Paris Conservatory (among other teachers is Italian bassist Riccardo DEL FRA). (May 13, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF VIOLINIST CÉCILE BROCHÉ : "VIOLIN@NEWYORK" Avant-garde violinist Cécile BROCHÉ has a new album out, titled "Violin@NewYork". It is a solo performance on the electric violin, combined with sounds of the Big Apple. The album is available from her WEB SITE. (May 13, 2004) |
| NEW DOUBLE SOLO PIANO ALBUM OF CHARLES LOOS - FRED WILBO Special introduction concert to present the upcoming double album of solo pianists Fred WILBO (aka WILBAUX) and Charles LOOS : "So happy, the curve", to be released by Carbon 7 later this month. Friday May 28, 2004 20h00 : Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Bruxelles, Rue de la Régence 1000 Bxl, reservations : 0475/221084 admission : €10 , €8 . (May 12, 2004) |
| NEW FRED VAN HOVE ALBUM FROM WIM The WIM label releases a double piano solo CD of pianist Fred VAN HOVE, titled "Spraak" & "Roll" (WIMproacht/negen CD 030304). Studio recordings August, September 2003/March 2004. (May 12, 2004) |
| PIANIST KRIS GOESSENS ON BOB BROOKMEYER BIG BAND CD "GET WELL SOON" Pianist Kris GOESSENS plays on the latest cd of the "Bob BROOKMEYER New Art Orchestra", the big band the US valve trombone player and composer/arranger has formed in Europe. Titled "Get Well Soon" (SACD/CD Challenge Records, NL), the album features German trumpet player Till BRÖNNER and among other soloists, German tenor player Paul HELLER. (May 12, 2004) |
| REVAMPED PHIL ABRAHAM SITE ADDS VIDEOS AND SCORES The web site of trombone player Phil ABRAHAM has been revamped and offers a few bonuses : video clips, music scores of Phil's compositions recorded on his various albums. It is HERE. (May 6, 2004) |
| RTBF RADIO TO COVER JAZZ À LIÈGE FESTIVAL (MAY 7-8) Belgian radio RTBF will cover the upcoming "Jazz à Liège" Festival with live broadcasts : For those who cannot catch these programs, you can listen to RTBF as a webradio (MP3 streaming) : (May 6, 2004) |
| MPM-TRIOMUS (LYRAE ETC...) HAS A WEB SITE Belgian record producer MPM TRIOMUS Music Production, who a.o. released jazz and world music albums on its LYRAE label, has a WEB SITE. (May 6, 2004) |
| BELGIAN JAZZ WELCOMES EU ENLARGEMENT : NICOLAS KUMMERT PLAYS IN CYPRUS Nicolas KUMMERT (saxophone), the Belgian Django d'Or laureate of young talents 2003, assured on May 1st the musical part of festivities in Cyprus. With his trio MOLO composed of d'Axel GILAIN (bass) and Teun VERBRUGGEN (drums) they gave 2 concerts in Nicosia & Limassol. (May 3, 2004) |
| TOOTS ALIVE AND WELL AT THE AGE OF 82. On April 29, 2004, Toots THIELEMANS celebrated his 82th birthday. April 29 is by the way the same birthdate as ... Duke ELLINGTON ! Toots recently made a very successful appearance at the Lincoln Center in New York with two Brazilian musicians, guitarist Oscar CASTRO-NEVES and percussionnist Airto MOREIRA and US pianist Kenny WERNER. (May 2, 2004) |
| CD "3-4-1" WITH CLAUDIO RODITI - JEAN-LOUIS RASSINFOSSE - KLAUS IGNATZEK The cd "3-4-1" (Nagel-Hayer label) featuring an international trio with Claudio RODITI (tp, Brazil/Usa) - Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (bass, B) - KLAUS IGNATZEK (piano, D) was released in November 2003 in Germany and the US. The album received 4 stars in the US jazz magazine Downbeat. Unique concert on April 30, 2004 : see below. (April 29, 2004) |
| "ALARME" : A NEW ASSOCIATION TO DEFEND THE MUSICIANS (READ MANU HERMIA's MESSAGE) Saxophonist Manu HERMIA (also current chairman of Lundis d'Hortense, the Belgian association of jazz musicians) sent us a note encouraging the jazz musicians to join the newly formed ALARME, an association which wants to defend the interests of non-classical musicians of the French speaking part of Belgium, especially with contacts with the political spheres. Read Manu's message HERE (in French) and learn more (you can even subscribe) using the link to the Alarme web site. (April 28, 2004) |
| GAUME JAZZ FESTIVAL (AUG. 13-15, 2004) UNVEILS ITS PROGRAM The Gaume Jazz Festival, organized like each year in Rossignol, has unveiled the program of its upcoming edition (Aug. 13-15, 2004). Read it HERE (pdf in French) Check also the side activities of the festival : a jazz workshop, a jazz walk, activities for kids, a book of jazz photos taken at the festival by Robert HUYSECOM. (April 26, 2004) |
| "JAZZ AU VERT" : LUNDIS D'HORTENSES's SUMMER WORKSHOP (JULY 19-25, 2004) Like each year, the Lundis d'Hortense (the Belgian association of jazz musicians) organize its summer workshop at La Marlagne (Wépion) near Namur. All details are available HERE (pdf in French). (April 24, 2004) |
| MAY 14-16, 2004 : BRUSSELS JAZZ MARATHON This year's Brussels Jazz Marathon will take place on May 14-16, 2004. The concerts of this edition will be free. The complete program and all details are available on their web site. A general introduction and a presentation of the outdoors concerts only are also available HERE (pdf in French). On the Sunday May 16, on the Grand Place, the Lundis d'Hortense will present several Belgian bands in a concert organized to support this web site and its future developments. Details HERE (pdf in French). (April 24, 2004) |
| APRIL 30, 2004 : CLAUDIO RODITI - JEAN-LOUIS RASSINFOSSE - KLAUS IGNATZEK IN BRUSSELS On April 30, 2004 (21:00), a unique concert in Belgium of the international trio Claudio RODITI (tp, Brazil/Usa) - Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (bass, B) - KLAUS IGNATZEK (piano, D) will take place at the Brussels Arts-o-bases jazz club. An exceptional opportunity to listen to the music which they recorded on their cd "3-4-1" (Three for one). Arts-o-bases, 43, rue Ulens, 1080 Bruxelles. Phone : 0477 464 806. (April 24, 2004) |
| APRIL 28, 2004 : JAZZ LECTURE IN MONS : "FORGOTTEN MUSICIANS FROM NEW-ORLEANS" The "Maison du Jazz en Hainaut" (Boulevard Dolez 51, 7000 Mons) organizes on March 28 (15:00) a lecture given by Luc MAIRESSE on the subject "Les oubliés de la Nouvelle Orléans" at the Faculté Polytechnique of Mons, Bd. Dolez 31 (salle académique). It's free. Infos : 065/595824. Visit their web site for an overview of their activities. (April 24, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF ANDRÉ CHARLIER & BENOIT SOURISSE : "ELEVEN BLUES" Belgian drummer André CHARLIER (who lives in France for some time now) and piano/organ player Benoît SOURISSE have a new album out in France, titled "Eleven Blues" (Harmonia Mundi). It was recorded with Stéphane GUILLAUME (sax), Jean-Marie ECAY (gt) and guest US alto saxophonist Kenny GARRETT. (April 23, 2004) |
| VRT RADIO KLARA OFFERS SOME "ON DEMAND" JAZZ SHOWS ON-LINE Flemish radio VRT/Klara, on its web site, offers the possibility to listen to some of its recent jazz shows, in Real Audio or Windows Media format. So if you missed a recent jazz program or of you live at the other side of the planet, you can hear them HERE. (April 21, 2004) |
| VIBRAPHONE PLAYER PASCAL SCHUMACHER HAS A WEB SITE Vibraphone player Pascal SCHUMACHER (from Luxemburg), who recently saw his first album come out as a leader ("Change of the Moon" Igloo igl173) has his own web site. (April 21, 2004) |
| APRIL 23, 2004 : 11th JAZZ NIGHT IN LINKEBEEK : BENEFIT FOR KIDS On April 23, 2004, at the Ferme de Holleken in Linkebeek, the 11th jazz night will gather many Belgian jazzmen for a benefit concert organized to pay holidays to kids who cannot afford them. With the MISFITS, Richard ROUSSELET, Michel MAINIL, Jean-Denis TOURNEUR, Daniel POLLAIN, Marianne STANDAERT, Tany GOLAN, etc... Infos : 02/538 51 35. (April 18, 2004) |
| APRIL 23, 2004 : PIANIST ERIC LEGNINI WITH FLAVIO BOLTRO QUARTET On April 23, 2004, at CC De Meent (Alsemberg), pianist Eric LEGNINI will be in Belgium for a concert with the quartet of the Italian trumpet player Flavio BOLTRO, with Rémi VIGNOLO (b) and Franck AGULHON (drs). CC DE MEENT Gemeenveldstraat 34, Alsemberg/Beersel. Infos : 02/380 23 85. (April 18, 2004) |
| TOOTS AT SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL WITH KENNY WERNER, AIRTO, O. CASTRO-NEVES On April 11, 2004, Toots THIELEMANS will perform at the San Francisco Jazz Festival in the company of two Brazilian musicians, guitarist Oscar CASTRO-NEVES and percussionnist Airto MOREIRA. (April 10, 2004) |
| THE ANTWERP CLUB "CAFE HOPPER" HAS A WEB SITE The jazz club "Cafe Hopper", an institution on the Antwerp jazz scene since 1991, has its WEB SITE . (April 10, 2004) |
| PIANIST NATHALIE LORIERS STARTS "CHEMINS CROISÉS, A DUO WITH UD PLAYER YADH ELYES Pianist Nathalie LORIERS has a new project, "Chemins Croisés" (Crossing paths), a duo with ud player Yadh ELYES. Discover it on April 20 (20:30) at the Marni Theater in Brussels. Infos & reservations : 02 217 48 00 . (April 7, 2004) |
| JAZZ, BLUES ETC... AT THE CAFE DU VAUDEVILLE, BRUSSELS. The cafe du Vaudeville (Galerie de la Reine ), recently renovated, features each Thursday, effective April 1st, vocal jazz/blues concerts with 3 artists. Program for April/ May: - Tony O'Malley duo : Tony O'Malley piano,vocal, Marty Townsend: guitar. - Infantino spirit: Sandra Infantino vocal , Vincent Bruyninckx piano, Hervé Letor Sax, perc. - Louis Amstrong project: Jo Scinta: Tp, vocal, Vincent Bruyninckx: Piano, Fabrizio Herba: Bass (April 6, 2004) |
| SAXOPHONIST FABRICE ALLEMAN HAS A WEB SITE Saxophonist Fabrice ALLEMAN has his own web site at the URL http://www.fabricealleman.be, with biography, discography, audio samples, concert calendar, etc... (In French, but soon in English, too). (April 6, 2004) |
| "JAZZ ROCKS" : A NEW RADIO SHOW ON RTBF RADIO "CLASSIC 21" We hear that on the new RTBF radio "Classic 21", there will be a weekly show named "jazz rocks", which will deal with fusion jazz, international and Belgian. On Sundays at 17:15, starting April 4, 2004. Philippe BARON will host the new show. Webcast : 24 k or 128 k . (April 2, 2004) |
| WHEREVER YOU ARE, TUNE IN TO RTBF's RADIO SHOWS ON THE WEB Wherever you are on the planet, you can tune in to Philippe BARON's daily programs LIVE in real time, thanks to MP3 streaming : (March 31, 2004) |
| MAY 7 & 8 : "JAZZ À LIÈGE" FESTIVAL / THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE The 14th edition of the JAZZ À LIÈGE Festival will take place on May 7 & 8, 2004. A program is already available on their web site. An addition to mention : a stage for blues music under a tent. (March 29, 2004) |
| FIRST CD RELEASE OF TRIO JOJOBA : "JOJOBA" The fruit of a 2 years collaboration between pianist Jean-Luc PAPPI and bass player Eric FUSILLIER, the first album of the JOJOBA Trio, simply titled "Jojoba" (Azeto AZ 903) contains exclusively personal compositions. With the participation of Steve HOUBEN. The album " JOJOBA " is published on the Azeto label (code Sabam : Prisme 111) & distributed by AMG Benelux. To contact the band : 0497/405816 or 02/733.45.79 or (March 22, 2004) |
| MALIKA BEN BRAHIM's "JAZZ BLEU NOIR" ENDS ON RTBF RADIO We have already mentioned some program changes on RTBF radio (see below). Here is one more : on March 21, 2004, Malika BEN BRAHIM's show, "Jazz Bleu Noir" had its last night on RTBF "La Première". Our thanks to Malika for the good work. (March 21, 2004) |
| "JAZZ" SHOW ON RTBF RADIO 3 NOW AT 19:00. NEW THEME BY PHILIPPE AERTS As of March 22, 2004, Philippe BARON's daily jazz show on RTBF radio (Musique 3) will shift to 19:05 (until 20:00), winning 10 minutes of air time. A new musical signature for the show has been created by bassist Philippe AERTS. (March 21, 2004) |
| THE "JAZZ STATION" : A NEW JAZZ CENTER TO OPEN IN SAINT-JOSSE (BRUSSELS) IN 2005 In the Spring of 2005, the ancient railway station of Saint-Josse (chaussée de Louvain 193-195, 1210 Brussels) will be renovated to become the "JAZZ STATION", a jazz center which will have numerous activities in relation to jazz : a museum (collections, archives, lectures, exhibitions), a meeting point for musicians, music lovers and people of the neighbourhood, a forum, an educational tool etc... The project will take the form of a non-profit organization, with Jean DEMMANEZ (mayor of St-Josse) acting as chairman of the board, Jempi SAMYN as vice-chairman and Jean-Marie HACQUIER as the manager for the project. Read more HERE (pdf file in French). (March 21, 2004) |
| MARCH 26, 2004 : MUSICIANS PAY A TRIBUTE TO LÉO FLECHET IN ANS-ALLEUR On March 26 (evening), in the Cultural Center of Ans Alleur (near Liège), a tribute to the recently deceased pianist Léo FLECHET will be paid by a.o. Ariane Fléchet (his grand daughter), Greg Houben, Alexandre Plumacker (tp), Robert Jeanne, Daniel Pollain (ts), François Mathus (p), Paul Champagne (elg), Jean Borlée, Jean-Louis Bauduin (b), Hilde Vanhove and Karin Tombu (vo). (March 20, 2004) |
| EMMANUELLE SOMER IN BELGIUM WITH JARROD CAGWIN Oboe and multi-instrumentalist Emmanuelle SOMER, who currently lives in France, is back in Belgium for a few dates, in duo (duo "Helios") with drummer Jarrod CAGWIN. In Brussels, at the Music Village (March 22), the next day at Nam' Jazz. (March 20, 2004) |
| MANU HERMIA SUGGESTS JAZZ MUSICIANS SHOULD JOIN "FABFA" Manu HERMIA, saxophonist and current chairman of "Les Lundis d'Hortense" announces the creation of FABFA (Fédération des Artistes Belges Francophones/Musiques actuelles) which will defend the musician's interests in Wallonia (really needed !). He strongly advices jazz musicians to join. Read more and join HERE (pdf file in French). (March 20, 2004) |
| JULY 5-9, 2004 : A JAZZ SUMMER CLINIC IN MORLANWELZ (B) A jazz workshop is announced for this summer (July 5-9, 2004). It will be given by saxophonist Michel MAINIL in Morlanwelz. Details HERE (pdf file in French) (March 20, 2004) |
| FINAL BAR : BASSIST BART ZEGERS (36) Bassist Bart ZEGERS died unexpectedly in Paris last Sunday (March 14, 2004), probably from a heart or brain failure. Bart (36) played a.o. with pianist Etienne RICHARD & No Vibrato, with saxophonists Frédéric DELPLANCQ, Michel MAINIL, Fabrice ALLEMAN, and with singer Hilde VANHOVE, just to name a few. Funeral will take place on Wednesday March 24, 2004 (11:00) at the Sint-Rochuskerk, Sint-Rochusstraat, 2100 Deurne. Our thoughts go to his wife Heidi and his two young kids. Marks of sympathy can be adressed to his wife : Heidi WAUTERS: Heidestraat, 72, 2040 Zandvliet. e-mail: contrabart@skynet.be. (March 20, 2004) |
| MARCH 26 : CONCERT + CD : "BATEAU LAVOIR + ARCHIE SHEPP LIVE" In April 2002, a collective of Belgian free improvising musicians from Antwerp named "Bateau Lavoir" met US saxophonist Archie SHEPP for a couple of concerts. The concerts were recorded and the best moments will appear on a cd which will be released at the end of March under the title "Bateau Lavoir + Archie Shepp Live". On March 26 (20:30), at the Schouwburg in Kortrijk (B), a presentation concert will take place, with Archie SHEPP (sax, voice), Thomas CAMPAERT (drs, seq.), Gilles THOMAS (gt), Susie JAE (computer), Patries WICHERS (samples, DJ, voice), Markus HANSEN (video) + Kahil EL ZABAR (perc.). Distribution : . Concert infos : 056/23 98 55 Fax: 056/23 98 58, e-mail: CULTUURWINKEL@KORTRIJK.BE (March 17, 2004) |
| NEW QUARTET CD OF VIBIST PASCAL SCHUMACHER : "CHANGE OF THE MOON" The Igloo label releases the first album of the quartet of vibraphone player Pascal SCHUMACHER (from Luxemburg), titled "Change of the Moon" (Igloo igl173). The rhythm section is Belgian, with Jef NEVE (piano), Christophe DEVISSCHER (double bass) and Teun VERBRUGGEN (drums). (March 17, 2004) |
| NEW IVAN PADUART TRIO CD ON A JAPANESE LABEL : "BLUE LANDSCAPES" Impressed by Ivan PADUART's "Trio Live" cd, the Japanese label Videoarts Music has decided to produce another trio album of the Belgian pianist and composer. Recorded in Belgium in the Fall 2003, the album "Blue Landscapes" was released this month in Japan (European release expected in May). Ivan is playing with Philippe AERTS (b) & Dré PALLEMAERTS (drs), 7 pieces of own compositions and 3 by Blossom DEARIE, Steve SWALLOW and Keith JARRETT. Recently Robert JEANNE has released, on Igloo, an album with the same title (Blue Landscapes), also named after Ivan's composition, as a tribute to their friendship & collaboration. (March 16, 2004) |
| CD REISSUE : "TOOTS BLUES 1950-1952" Release by the label Paris Jazz Corner of recordings by Toots THIELEMANS, "Toots Blues 1950-1952 / Les Thompson". These recordings are available for the first time on CD and feature Wardell GRAY, Dexter GORDON and Chico HAMILTON on a 1952 live date. (March 16, 2004) |
| PIANIST ERIC LEGNINI ON A NEW STÉPHANE BELMONDO CD "WONDERLAND" Pianist Eric LEGNINI appears on the new CD of French trumpet player Stéphane BELMONDO, titled "Wonderland" (A Flat Recordings). It is a quartet album based upon the music of Stevie WONDER. (March 14, 2004) |
| MARCH 15-18, 2004 : RTBF TV "LA 2" : THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA + PHILIP CATHERINE & BERT JORIS RTBF TV "La 2" will soon broadcast a concert of the BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA, recorded at the Liège Jazz Festival with Philip CATHERINE (gt) and Bert JORIS (tp, arr.). Details : (March 12, 2004) |
| THEY HAVE A WEB SITE : THE BAND "OCTURN"; SAXOPHONIST MICHEL MAINIL New web sites of Belgian bands or musicians : (March 12, 2004) |
| MARCH 2004 : FRED VAN HOVE TOURS WITH FIN TRIO Pianist Fred VAN HOVE will soon be on tour in Belgium and France with the "FIN TRIO", with Nikos VELIOTIS (cello) and Ivo VANDER BORGHT (drs). See tour schedule. (March 12, 2004) |
| THE LOKERSE JAZZKLUB HAS ITS WEB SITE One of the oldest Belgian jazz clubs, the Lokerse Jazzklub (located in Lokeren, in Flanders), has its WEB SITE. (March 7, 2004) |
| "LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE" HAVE A NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE, the association of Belgian jazz musicians, has a new email address : . (March 11, 2004) |
| MARCH 10-14 : MANU HERMIA, FRANÇOIS GARNY & BENOÎT LOUIS : "LE VERTIGE DU PAPILLON" March 10-14, 2004 : Feria Musica, which introduces itself as a "Belgian contemporary circus company", presents "Le Vertige du Papillon", in a scenography and choreography by Fatou TRAORE, for 7 circus artists and 4 musicians. The music has been conceived by Manuel HERMIA, François GARNY and Benoît LOUIS. At the Halles de Schaerbeek (Brussels). (March 10, 2004) |
| DAVID LINX PAYS A TRIBUTE TO NOUGARO IN LYON (F) David LINX will sing this Tuesday & Thursday in France in a tribute to the late Claude NOUGARO in Lyon. David recently recorded with Claude NOUGARO, an album probably to be released posthumous. (March 9, 2004) |
| THE LOKERSE JAZZKLUB HAS ITS WEB SITE One of the oldest Belgian jazz clubs, the Lokerse Jazzklub (located in Lokeren, in Flanders), has its WEB SITE. (March 7, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF PIANIST DIEDERIK WISSELS : "SONG OF YOU" Pianist/composer Diederik WISSELS has a new album on the Igloo label, titled Song of You (Igloo Igl 170), recorded with an international line-up : Eric TRUFFAZ (tp), Tore BRUNBORG (sax), Olivier KER OURIO (harmonica), Fay CLAASSEN (voc.), Kathy ADAM (cello), Olivier LOUVEL (gt, saz, etc), Christophe WALLEMME (b) and Michel SEBA (perc.). (March 6, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF THE SAXOPHONE QUARTET SAXKARTEL : "AIRDANCE" SAXKARTEL has a new album on the Igloo label, titled Airdance (Igloo Igl 175). The a cappella saxophone quartet is composed of Kurt VAN HERCK (tenor sax), Tom VAN DYCK (baritone sax), Robin VERHEYEN (soprano sax) and Sara MEYER (alto sax). (March 6, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF THE DIRK VAN DER LINDEN TRIO : "LIVE A LA PALME" The trio or Hammond organ player Dirk VAN DER LINDEN, with Swa MERCELIS on guitar and Dirk DERGENT on drums, has a new album out, titled Live à la Palme. A promotion tour is scheduled; check dates HERE. (March 6, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF THE FABRICE ALLEMAN QUARTET (+ GUESTS) : "SIDES OF LIFE". + A TOUR The LYRAE label just released the new album of saxophonist/composer Fabrice ALLEMAN. The album is titled "Sides of Life" (LY0414-C) and is basically built on his regular quartet (Michel HERR on piano, Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE on bass and Frédéric JACQUEMIN on drums), but with guests for a few tracks : guitar player Peter HERTMANS and trumpet player Bert JORIS, who appears a.o. on a piece arranged for quintet and string quartet by Michel HERR. Fabrice plays various saxophones and the clarinet and introduces some new compositions. A tour to promote the album is to start soon (March). Dates HERE. (March 1, 2004) |
| XIIIth TREMPLIN JAZZ D’AVIGNON The 13th Avignon’s Jazz Contest will take place in AUGUST THE 4th AND 5th, 2004. The candidacies have to be sent at the latest the 22nd of May, 2004. The countries in contact with the Tremplin Jazz d'Avignon Association submit 3 national bands which are considered to be representative of the new jazz scene of their country. The person in charge of the national selection is a professional known for his efforts in the domain of jazz and improvised musics; he holds the modalities of the selection : he can or not organise a contest. Moreover, he engages himself in financing the trip costs (transport and accommodation) of the band(s) selected for the finals in Avignon. In compensation, the person in charge is invited for the whole duration of the contest, in quality of member of the jury. Please send your candidacies to : Rik Bevernage De Werf Werfstraat, 8 B 8000 Bruges, Belgique RULES (PDF format). (Feb. 28, 2004) |
| MARCH 1-7 ON RTBF TV "LA 2" : "WAL HOUSE OF JAZZ" Born as an idea by Jean-Marie PETERKEN to create a kind of "official" Walloon jazz band, WAL HOUSE OF JAZZ made its first appearance at the "Jazz à Liège" festival in 2003. RTBF TV "La 2" will broadcast this concert as follows : In its first performance, the band was composed of established values such as Richard ROUSSELET (trumpet), Fabrice ALLEMAN (sax), Phil ABRAHAM (trombone) and three youngsters, namely Pascal MOHY (piano), Eric GERSTMANS (double bass) and Xavier ROGÉ (drums). (Feb. 28, 2004) |
| DAVID LINX AND DIEDERIK WISSELS MAKE THE NEWS We read on Philippe BARON's web site (RTBF) that singer David LINX and pianist Diederik WISSELS will perform with Paolo FRESU at the Festival "Jazz A Liege" on May 8th, 2004. The French collecting society for performing rights Adami has selected them to represent France in the summer festivals, an honour usually granted to French musicians. Meanwhile, their album "This Time" has been elected "Record of the Year" by the radios in Switzerland. And finally, singer Sheila JORDAN has recorded a song penned by David in association with Ivan LINS. (Feb. 28, 2004) |
| NEW TRIO CD OR GUITARIST PETER HERTMANS :" THE OTHER SIDE" The Quetzal label has released a new album of guitarist Peter HERTMANS, titled "The Other Side" (Quetzal QZ 110). It is basically a trio album, with Sal LA ROCCA on bass and Bruno CASTELLUCCI on drums, but Peter also used three horn players : Tim DE JONGE (tp), Steve DELANNOYE (alto sax) and Dree PEREMANS (trombone). All compositions by Peter HERTMANS. (Feb. 27, 2004) |
| MAY 2004 : A DOUBLE PIANO SOLO CD WITH FRED WILBAUX AND CHARLES LOOS The Carbon 7 label is preparing the release for May 2004 of a double cd box featuring the piano solo work of Fred WILBAUX and Charles LOOS. (Feb. 26, 2004) |
| PHIL ABRAHAM TAKES PART IN A TRIBUTE TO DUSKO GOYKOVICH IN BELGRADE Trombone player Phil ABRAHAM took part in an important event in Belgrade (Serbia). A big concert, attendance 3000 to 4000 persons, paying tribute to trumpet player Dusko Goykovich with an international Big Band composed of musicians coming from all 4 corners of the planet (Tokyo, New-York, London, Vienna, Munich, Paris, Lubljana, Belgrade ...) organized by the Serbian Ministry of Culture. Among the participating musicians : Heinz von Hermann, Peter King, Manuel Rocheman. (Feb. 24, 2004) |
| JAZZ BRUGGE ANNOUNCED FOR MAY 20-23 2004 With the participation of 24 groups, modern to contemporary jazz, from a dozen of European countries. A new aspect of the festival will be the Belgian contemporary part, will be organised in collaboration with the Bruges municipal museums. ( Feb. 24, 2004) |
| FEB. 23, 24 & 26, 2004, RTBF TV "LA 2" : "L'ANGE ET LE REBELLE" : A PORTRAIT OF STEVE HOUBEN On February 23, 2004 (20:40) and in the following days, RTBF TV "La 2" will broadcast a 90' portrait of saxophone and flute player Steve HOUBEN, directed by Pierre Barré and Thierry Loreau and titled "Steve Houben, l'ange et le rebelle". The tv team followed Steve during two years, a.o. on tour in Vietnam, and playing with HLM, Houben-Pirotton Inc, BB Connex, Panta Rhei, etc...With also testimonies by Toots THIELEMANS and MAURANE. After the film, RTBF will show the concert of "BB Connex", taped at the Liège Festival, with Steve playing with young Czech musicians. If you miss the film on Feb. 23, you have two more chances to catch it : Feb. 24 (13:10) and 26 (12:15). (Feb. 19, 2004) |
| PIANIST FABIAN FIORINI WITH FRENCH BAND "PRINT FIVE" The French band "Print" will introduce itself in a "Print 5" version with the addition of Belgian pianist Fabian FIORINI, joining forces with Sylvain CATHALA (ten. sax, comp.), Stéphane PAYEN (alto sax), Jean-Philippe MOREL (double bass) and Franck VAILLANT (drs). Tours are scheduled in France, Algeria and Norway. Belgian dates later in 2004. (Feb. 19, 2004) |
| DINANT JAZZ NIGHTS 200 ANNOUNCED FOR OCT. 1-3, 2004, FEATURING PAOLO FRESU Italian trumpet player Paolo FRESU will be central figure of the next edition of the "Dinant Jazz Nights", scheduled for October 1st, 2nd and 3rd, at Dinant's Maison de la Culture. (Feb. 19, 2004) |
| SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION CONTEST 2004 For the third consecutive year, the Brussels Jazz Orchestra organizes with the International Jazz Contest of Hoeilaart a composition contest for big band works. Deadline for submission of scores is July 1, 2004. In the finales (Sept. 26, 2004), the pieces will be performed by the BJO and an international jury will choose a winner, which will receive a Prize of 1500 euros, and will have his work recorded. Rules and more infos on the band's web site (both in Dutch and English). (Feb.16, 2004) |
| PHOTOS OF THE BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA DURING ITS US TOUR, JAN. 2004 The Brussels Jazz Orchestra has again made a successful tour in the USA in January 2004 (concerts with Bert JORIS, Kenny WERNER & Dave LIEBMAN). See a relaxed photographic report on the band's site HERE. (Feb. 16, 2004) |
| FEB. 17, 2004 (12:30) : VÉRONIQUE BIZET's PIANO IMPROVISATIONS AT THE MIDIS JAZZ, BRUSSELS On February 17, 2004 (12:30), pianist Véronique BIZET will play at the Midis Jazz of the Musée Charlier (Brussels) a solo concert featuring her piano improvisations. We seize this opportunity to inform you that Véronique played a solo performance last November 2003 at the Solo Piano Jazz Festival in Prague (CZ). Infos at Lundis d'Hortense : 02/219 58 51. Musée Charlier : av. des Arts 16, 1000 Brussels. (Feb.14, 2004) |
| ISSUE #45 OF THE JOURNAL DES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE WITH AN INTERVIEW OF BART DEFOORT The issue #45 of the Journal des Lundis d'Hortense has reached the mailboxes of the members of the association. Among other things, there is an interview of saxophonist Bart DEFOORT, which you can also read on line on this site as it was added to our musician's interviews page (it's in French). (Feb.14, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF GUITARIST JACQUES STOTZEM : "IN CONCERT" Guitar player Jacques STOTZEM has a new solo album out, simply titled "In concert", featuring his compositions in his unique fingerpicking guitar style. (Feb.13, 2004) |
| FEB 19-27, 2004 : "ÇA JAZZ(E), ET VOUS ?" : 5 JAZZ CONCERTS AT THE RICHES CLAIRES, BRUSSELS The City of Brussels in partnership with Brosella organizes at the "Centre Culturel des Riches Claires" (rue des Riches Claires, 1000 Brussels) a series of jazz concerts : Infos & reservations : 02/548-25-80. http://www.lesrichesclaires.be. (Feb.13, 2004) |
| PAB/BAP OF SABAM ORGANIZES COMPOSITION CONTEST The PAB/BAP of SABAM organizes a contest for jazz compositions. Open to Sabam members or future members, it will award 2.000 euros to the selected work, which will be the imposed piece for the finalists of the 2004 edition of the International Jazz Contest for Youth Orchestras of Hoeilaart (B). Deadline is June 18, 2004. More details HERE. (Feb.13, 2004) |
| FINAL BAR : PIANIST LEO FLECHET Pianist Léo FLECHET, an historical figure of the Liège jazz scene, died on Feb. 11, 2004 from a heart attack. Born in Visé (B) in 1928, he played for a long time with guitarist René THOMAS, with the Robert JEANNE Quartet and led his own trios. He played with numerous US soloists : Dave Pike, Slide Hampton, Anita O'Day, Don Byas, Dizzy Reece, Bill Coleman etc). He appeared during the last edition of the "Jazz à Liège" Festival with his colleague pianist Pascal MOHY. Funeral : Monday Feb. 16, 2004, 9 a.m., Eglise of Alleur. (Feb.12, 2004) |
| PROTECTION FOR YOUR MAIL ADDRESS AGAINST SPAM In order to hide e-mail addresses, listed on this site, we are now using a script, courtesy of Bubu, that by concatenation builds the address from row presentation. The real address is hidden from the Spam search robots. (Feb.12, 2004) |
| MICHEL MASSOT (TUBA, TB) APPEARS ON LATEST MARC DUCRET CD Belgian tuba and trombone player Michel MASSOT appears on the new album of French guitarist Marc DUCRET, "Qui Parle?" (Sketch Records / Harmonia Mundi). With also Dominique PIFARELY (vl), Bruno CHEVILLON (b) and Eric ECHAMPARD (drs). (Feb.12, 2004) |
| WEBER IAGO's "EUROPEAN" QUARTET HAS A CD OUT : "SPRING WILL STAY HERE" Brazilian pianist, who lives in California, is releasing his 3d album in Belgium, "Spring will stay here" (Mogno J014) in 4tet: Pierre BERNARD flûtes: Weber IAGO, compositions, arrangements, pianos, synthesizer, pandeiro, bongos, derbouka, shaker & voice; Henri GREINDL acoustic & electric doublebasses, 6 strings electric bass, guitar; Antonio REINA drums, didgeridoo, shakers plus strings Dirk VAN DE MOORTEL : 1st violin, Isabelle CHARDON : 2nd violin, Philippe ALLARD : viola, Eric CHARDON : cello The other albums are a duo with Charles Loos and a solo piano cd, also on Mogno. PROMOTIONAL RELEASE CONCERT : WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY at 20h30 "BOUCHE-À-OREILLE" rue Félix Hap 11 1040 Bruxelles 02 742 29 21. Reservations : info@mognomusic.com (Feb.11, 2004) |
| THE JOJOBA TRIO HAS RECORDED A NEW ALBUM Trio JOJOBA with as guest Steve HOUBEN just recorded a new album "JOJOBA" featuring compositions by pianist Jean-Luc PAPPI and bass player Eric FUSILLIER. Release expected during March 2004. The trio is composed of Jean-Luc PAPPI: piano; Eric FUSILLIER: bass and Teun VERBRUGGEN: drums. (Feb.11, 2004) |
| DRUMMER LIEVEN VENKEN ACTIVE IN NEW YORK Drummer Lieven VENKEN spends now a good part time in New York. He informed us that he recen;ly played at the Blue Note club with pianist Aaron GOLDBERG and saxophonist Greg TARDY. (Feb. 9, 2004) |
| FEB. 13, 2004 : THREE CONSERVATORY BIG BANDS IN ONE NIGHT IN RIJKEVORSEL On February 13, 2004 (20:30), in Rijkevorsel (B), a concert will gather three big bands from three music high schools : the Lemmens Instituut (band conducted by Frank VAGANÉE), the Conservatory of Antwerp (conducted by Kurt VAN HERCK) and the Conservatory of Ghent (conducted by Marc GODFROID). The bands will be coached by musicians from the Brussels Jazz Orchestra with the support of the JazzLabseries and will of course introduce many music students who may well become the talents of tomorrow. Zaal Van Roey, St. Lenaertse steenweg 7, Rijkevorsel. (Feb. 7, 2004) |
| FIRST CD OF THE BAND JAZZISFACTION : "ISSUES" Released by the label Phlavour and produced by Cafe Cacao after a rather long wait, the first album of the band JAZZISFACTION is now out, under the title "Issues" (Phlavour Phl001 cd). The musicians of the quartet are Peer BAIERLEIN (tp), Ewout PIERREUX (p), Martijn VANBUEL (double bass) and Yves PEETERS (drums). The repertoire is composed of pieces written by the members of the band. (Feb. 4, 2004) |
| JUNE 7, 2004 : THE MICHEL BISCEGLIA TRIO INVITED TO ROCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL On June 7th, 2004, the Michel BISCEGLIA trio will play a double concert at the Rochester Jazz festival in New York. Firthermore, the CD Second Breath will be distributed this year in the USA by Omnitone Records. (Feb. 4, 2004) |
| FEB 11, 2004 : "DISCOVERING THE WORLD OF JAZZ", A LECTURE BY SIM SIMONS IN GOOIK On Feb. 11, 2004 (20:30), in the Centrum De Cam in Gooik (B), jazz journalist, historian and writer Sim SIMONS will give a lecture (in Dutch) titled "Een ontdekkingstocht door de wereld van de jazz". Reservation recommended, as the number of seats is limited. GC De Cam, Dorpstraat 67, 1755 Gooik. 02/532-28-38, info@muzmoz.be. (Feb. 4, 2004) |
| DRUMMER DRÉ PALLEMAERTS ON NEW PAUL BERNER CD, FEAT. MONTY ALEXANDER Drummer Dré PALLEMAERTS appears on a new cd by US bassist Paul BERNER, who lives in Holland. The album is called "Open Country" (Baileo Music Productions BMP 130), and the other musicians are Fritz LANDESBERGEN (vibes, NL), Ed VERHOEFF (gt, NL) and special guest Monty ALEXANDER on piano. More details here : http://www.paulberner.com. (Feb. 3, 2004) |
| THE JANUARY "HOT HOUSE NEWS" OF THE LIÈGE MAISON DU JAZZ IS ON-LINE The January 2004 issue of the "Hot House News" (In French) introducing the activities of the Maison du Jazz in Liège is available on their web site. (Feb. 2, 2004) |
| DEATH OF BASS VETERAN GEORGES LECLERCQ With some delay, we have heard of the death, last December 2003, in his eighties, of double bass player Georges LECLERCQ, a familiar figure of the Liège jazz scene, who played a.o. with the legendary Bob Shots, then in Paris with Bobby JASPAR and SADI, and also with Maurice SIMON and Jacques PELZER. He made a comeback in the eighties with "Jazzmatic" (with a very young Fabrizio CASSOL) and played until recently in various set-ups, even "Funk Sinatra". (Feb. 1, 2004) |
| FEB. 7, 2004 : COMEBACK OF BASSIST FREDDIE DERONDE Bassist Freddie DERONDE, who played and recorded many years ago with a.o. Philip CATHERINE, Michel HERR, J-R-MONTEROSE, etc...has been absent from the scene for a long time. On Feb. 7, 2004, he will make a comeback at the Brussels "Sounds", playing in trio with Peter HERTMANS (gt) and Dré PALLEMAERTS (drs) in a tribute to the legendary bassist Scott LA FARO. (Feb. 1, 2004) |
| "THEY WON'T LIE DOWN" : DAVID PRESSAULT DANSE + ERWIN VANN's MUSIC For a few months, saxophonist and composer Erwin VANN has been collaborating with a dance company from Canada, "David PRESSAULT Danse", for which he writes and performs music live (on saxophone, with live electronics and effects). After many performances in Canada, the show "They won't lie down" is now touring Europe, with a series of dates scheduled in Belgium : On March 15-17, 2004, they will appear at the Vancouver International Dance Festival (Canada). (Feb. 1, 2004) |
| FEB 8-24, 2004 : PAUL DUBOIS, BASSIST BUT ALSO A PAINTER HAS AN EXHIBITION IN BRUSSELS Bassist Paul DUBOIS (80), who is also a painter, has an exhibition of his works Feb. 8-24, 2004, at Galerie de la Madeleine, Brussels on the theme "Brussels". (Jan. 31, 2004) |
| MOGNO MUSIC ANNOUNCES FUTURE RELEASES The MOGNO label, on its updated web site, informs its visitors of future releases : Weber IAGO 4tet + strings, Ménage Artois (Paul FLUSH, Charles LOOS, Luc VANDEN BOSCH), Victor DA COSTA trio, TRACES (Philippe LALOY, Vincent NOIRET), Asad QUIZILBACH (Sarod player from Pakistan). Add to that list the upcoming duo album of Fabrice ALLEMAN (reeds) and Jean WARLAND (bass). (Jan. 31, 2004) |
| NEW MAXI-CD OF GUITARIST GREG LAMY Guitarist Greg LAMY has a first album out, a 4 titles maxi-cd simply titled "Greg Lamy" (LG 029), recorded with Sal LA ROCCA (bass), Manu DUPREY (p, F) and Donald KOTOMANOU (drs). (Jan. 27, 2004) |
| GUITARIST PHILIP CATHERINE HAS AN OFFICIAL WEB SITE Guitarist Philip CATHERINE has an official web site at the URL http://www.philipcatherine.com. Built and designed by photographer Jacky LEPAGE, it offers a biography, an extended discography, a photo gallery, a calendar of concerts and more. (Jan. 27, 2004) |
| FABRICE ALLEMAN (REEDS) AND JEAN WARLAND (BASS) HAVE RECORDED A DUO CD Fabrice ALLEMAN has recorded a duo album for Mogno Music with bassist Jean WARLAND. Fabrice plays various saxophones and the clarinet, and Jean wrote fresh and sometimes surprising arrangements of a selection of jazz classics (also as guests : Phil ABRAHAM, tb, and Frédéric JACQUEMIN, drs). (Jan. 25, 2004) |
| GAM RECORDS HAS A WEB SITE The Belgian jazz record label GAM RECORDS, owned by the Prins family and producers of albums of Jeanfrançois PRINS, Judy NIEMACK, Lee KONITZ, Jean-Pierre GEBLER, Mary KAY, Richard ROUSSELET, Putter SMITH, Steve DAVIS, has a new WEB SITE. (Jan. 24, 2004) |
| DEATH OF DANIEL ZANELLO, BASS PLAYER Bassist Daniel ZANELLO has died from cancer on January 21, 2004. Funeral to take place on Wednesday January 28,14h Crematorium, 13h45, 1180 Bruxelles - avenue du Silence, 61. Daniel was a flexible musician, he played with modern jazzmen as well as old style musicians, such as Buster and the swing, a band he played a lot with in the recent past. (Jan. 24 . 2004) |
| JAN. 27, 2004 : JAZZ MEETS CLASSICAL : JEAN-LOUIS RASSINFOSSE (B) & JEAN-PHILIPPE COLLARD (P). On Jan. 27 (20:15), in the Chapel of Boondael (Brussels), bassist Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE will meet classical pianist Jean-Philippe COLLARD. They will play pieces from the repertoire and some originals, a selection of works from various horizons. Chapelle de Boondael : 10 square du Vieux Tilleul, 1050 Brussels. Infos : 02/662-07-89. (Jan. 24, 2004) |
| JAN. 24 : PAUL DUBOIS TURNS 80 AND CELEBRATES HIS ANNIVERSARY AT THE MUSIC VILLAGE Bassist Paul DUBOIS, who has well recovered from a heart alert earlier this month, will perform with the Sweet Substitutes at the Brussels' Music Village on January 24th, 2004 to celebrate his 80th birthday. Happy birthday, Paul ! (Jan. 23, 2004) |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION CONTEST FOR MUSIC FOR SILENT MOVIES In the following document (.pdf, Acrobat Reader needed), you'll find all the informations concerning an international composition contest for music for silent movie, organised by Les Grignoux (Liège – www.grignoux.be) and the association "Strade del Cinema" from Aoste, Italy ( http://www.stradedelcinema.it/fra/index.html). Composers under the age of 35 can participate, and all musical styles are allowed, jazz included. A press conference will take place on Feb. 4, 2004 (10:00) at the movie theater "Churchill" in Liège (rue du Mouton Blanc). (Jan. 21, 2004) |
| CANCELLED : JAN. 20, 2004 : DUO CONCERT (MIDIJAZZ) OF STEVE HOUBEN AND BOYAN VODENITCHAROV We have been informed by the Lundis d'Hortense that the concert which had to take place on Jan. 20 (12:30) at the Brussels Musée Charlier, with the duo Steve HOUBEN (sax, fl) - Boyan VODENITCHAROV (p) had to be cancelled; Steve broke a finger last week-end. The concert has been postponed to May 4, 2004. (Jan. 19, 2004) |
| NEW CD OF BASSIST/COMPOSER ALEXANDRE FURNELLE : "LE CHANT DES SIRÈNES" The MOGNO label releases an album of the quartet of Belgian bassist and composer Alexandre FURNELLE, titled "Le chant des sirènes" (Mogno J013), and recorded with Daniel STOKART (saxes), Peter HERTMANS (gt), Jan de HAAS (drs) and guest singer Barbara WIERNIK for a few tracks. (Jan. 16, 2004) |
| MAY 2004 : BELGIAN POST WILL RELEASE STAMPS WITH BELGIAN JAZZMEN The Belgian Post will release in May 2004 a series of stamps illustrating Belgian jazz figures of the past such as Fud CANDRIX, DJANGO, Bobby JASPAR, René THOMAS and Jack SELS. Take a look HERE. We'll keep you "posted" ! (Jan. 16, 2004) |
| JAN 28-30, 2004 : PROJECT PADUART / GALLIANO + STRINGS Belgian pianist Ivan PADUART teams up with his "accomplice" French accordion player Richard GALLIANO, for a series of 3 concerts and the recording of an album with Philippe AERTS (b) and Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs), Gauthier LISEIN (perc.) + the string section of the Ensemble Musiques Nouvelles arranged by Ivan and Michel HERR. (Jan. 15, 2004) |
| JAZZ THURSDAYS AT FLAGEY ONCE A MONTH IN BRUSSELS Flagey, in Brussels, launches a series of monthly jazz concerts under the title "Jeudis Jazz", with artists deserving wider recognition. Tickets : Tel: + 32.(0)2.641.10.20 - www.flagey.be Address : Place Sainte-Croix - 1050 Brussels. (Jan. 15, 2004) |
| "AMERICA", MALIKA BEN BRAHIM'S RADIO SHOW ON RTBF, IN DANGER "America", the radio show featuring all forms of music from the new continent, including jazz, of Malikka Ben BRAHIM on RTBF radio, is to be cancelled off the air. Pianist Renaud PATIGNY decided to react with a petition. (Jan. 15, 2004) |
| FRED DELPLANCQ IN THE RECORDING STUDIO Saxophonist Fred DELPLANCQ is to record his first album, as leader, with his quartet, 19/01/2004 to 23/01/2004, with Jef NEVE (p), Guus BAKKER (b) and Kris DUERINCKX (drs). The album will feature original compositions. The CD, titled " WITCHES DANCE", is to be released coming May 2004. (Jan. 14, 2004) |
| TRUMPET PLAYER MICHEL PARÉ HAS A WEB SITE Belgian trumpet player Michel PARÉ who is a.o. active with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra, has his own Web site. |