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| NOON CONCERTS/CONCERTS DE MIDI ARE BACK LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE, the Association of Belgian Jazz Musician will resume his noon concerts at the Hôtel Charlier in Brussels. More details in the Lundis d'Hortense pages : in English | en français. (Dec. 31, 97) |
| NEW CD ALBUM, IVAN PADUART Pianist and composer Ivan PADUART just released his 7th CD album. CLAIR OBSCUR is a tribute to another pianist and composer, Fred HERSCH whose compositions are played by Ivan, Nic. Thys and Hans Van Oosterhout. This last, but not least, release will close our list of CDS for 1997, (over 30). It has been a very prolific year and we are looking to a similar '98. (Dec. 30, 97) |
| NEW YEAR FESTIVITY IN LIÈGE The MAISON DU JAZZ de Liège organizes a jazz night on january 24th. The purpose of the happening is to raise funds toward future continuation of activities. Therfore, a dinner of "choucroute alsacienne" + dessert, conbined with a long night of jam session, featuring our best musicians will be offered. Entry fee is 550 Frs. and reservations are compulsary, before january 10. The event will take place at the MAISON DE LA MÉTALLURGIE ET DE L'INDUSTRIE, bd. Poincaré, 17 Contact: 04-221 10 11 (Dec. 27, 97) |
| AKA MOON : NEW CD "ELOHIM" AKA MOON is very productive these days. Carbon 7 announces the release of the album Elohim (Carbon 7 C7 027), with, around the AKA MOON nucleus (Fabrizio CASSOL on sax, Michel HATZIGEORGIOU on bass and Stéphane GALLAND on drums), David LINX (vocals), Guillaume ORTI (alto sax), Bo VAN DER WERF (baritone sax), Geoffroy DE MASURE (trombone), Kris DEFOORT (electric piano), Benoît DELBECQ (synthesizer, sampler) and Eric LEGNINI (piano, synth., organ). (Dec. 19, 97) |
| MAL WALDRON : NEW CD BMG Records Belgium announces the release of a new CD of Mal WALDRON. The American pianist living in Brussels is surrounded by Steve COLEMAN (alto sax), Joe HENDERSON (tenor sax), Reggie WORKMAN (bass), Andrew CYRILLE (drums) and Jeanne LEE (vocals). The album, recorded in Antwerp, was titled after Waldron's well known composition "Soul Eyes", recorded by John COLTRANE. "Soul Eyes" BMG 74321 538872. (Dec. 19, 97) |
| ERIC LEGNINI ON LATEST STEFANO DI BATTISTA CD Pianist Eric LEGNINI appears on a recent CD of Italian saxophonist Stefano DI BATTISTA : "Volare" (Label Bleu LBLC 6613) in the company od Flavio BOLTRO (trumpet), Rosario BONACORSO (bass) and Benjamin HENOCQ (drums). (Dec. 19, 97) |
| DANIEL ROMEO : NEW RECORDING Electric bassist Daniel ROMEO has recorded the material for a future CD with his funk jazz band that includes Kurt VAN HERCK (saxes), Eric LEGNINI (piano) and Bert GIELEN (organ). (Dec. 19, 97) |
| TANGRAM : FIRST CD The Travers (E-mail : travers@cyclone.be) announces the release of the first CD of the TANGRAM Trio. Titled "Ring Ouest" (Skat records), it features Marie-Sophie TALBOT (piano, compositions), Philippe LALOY (flute, saxophones) and Frédéric MALEMPRE (percussion). (Dec. 19, 97) |
| MARITO CORREA BACK IN BELGIUM On December 16, Brazilian songwriter Marito CORREA is expected to be back in Belgium where he intends to stay for a while. Marito recorded a superb CD of his songs with Belgian jazzmen Steve HOUBEN (saxes, flute), Michel HERR (piano, kb) and Stéphan POUGIN (percussion). (Dec. 15, 97) |
| GRAND OPENING OF A NEW JAZZ CLUB The KATOEN CLUB in Westerlo has launched its activities on December 12th with a performance given by the Philip CATHERINE trio. A full house of cheering audience enthusiastically welcomed the group. It was, probably, also a last occasion (for some time) to see Philippe AERTS who on the 23d of the month departs for a long stint in the US, where he's to join the Toshiko AKYOSHI/Lew TABACKIN big band.
Next concert, at the Katoen Club, is scheduled for February 13 '98 (20:30h) featuring the SUMARI, flamenco-jazz project with Jose Toral RODRIGUEZ, flamenco-guitar, percussion / Stefan BRACAVAL, flute / Michel BISCEGLIA, piano / Serge DACOSSE, electric bass. |
| ERWIN VANN BECAME FATHER Born to Erwin and Aya a baby girl. Want to convey your greetings, Email to erwinvann@compuserve.com (Dec. 12, 97) |
| JAZZ8, in SPY, FACING CLOSURE The very sympathetic and cosy JAZZ8 club in Spy is facing financial difficulties and unless an unexpected help will come soon, the place will have to cease it's activities. Under the energetic management of Ph. DETHY, the place experienced 4.5 seasons and 60 concerts which will end on December 20 with PAOLO RADONI TRIO. COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT and also enjoy the superb performance (and sense of humor) of Paolo, JEAN-LOUIS RASSINFOSSE and BRUNO CASTELLUCCI. Reservations: tel. (071) 78 42 71, fax: 78 77 30, entry 300 BEF.
Nevertheless from February 28 to March 14 1998 there will be 6 concerts in collaboration with Kot & Jazz in the second edition of NAM IN JAZZ. |
| JAZZHOT #546 NOW AVAILABLE The DECEMBER / JANUARY edition of JAZZHOT is out, with special edition. Click here for summary of contents. (Dec. 11, 97) |
| THE SPRING OF / SPECIAL Félix SIMTAINE The next festival of Lundis d'Hortense will be held on March 28 & 29 1998, at the theatre 140. As drummer and band leader Félix SIMTAINE will be celebrating his 60th anniversary, the LDH board of director has voted to give him a carte blanche to present a program of his choice on the 28th. Details to follow. Next year, Félix's ACT BIG BAND will celebrate 20 years of existance. The organizers of the Liège festival (April 24 & 25) have invited Act Big Band to perform on the 24th of April. (Dec. 10, 97) |
| MARC MATTHYS : new solo CD Pianist/composer Marc MATTHYS just released a new CD, a live solo recording titled "You must believe in spring" (Digi Classics records DC 97 AMB 10020). It presents original compositions and pieces by GERSHWIN, Michel LEGRAND, JOBIM, Dizzy GILLESPIE, Benny GOLSON. Infos : Phone : (32) 11/58 29 00, Fax (32) 11/58 29 11. (Dec. 10, 97) |
| IN FOLIO : new CD IN FOLIO, the group with Belgian drummer André CHARLIER and his French colleagues Eric SEVA (saxophone), Benoît SOURISSE (piano), Marc Michel LEBEVILLON (bass), announces the release of its second CD. On this occasion, the group will play in Liège at the "Lion S'envoile" on Dec. 10 (20:30) and at the Travers in Brussels on Dec. 11 (21:00). (Dec. 6, 97) |
| PHIL ABRAHAM QUARTET + sax STEPHANE GUILLAUME On the occasion of his concert on December 5, 97 in Alleur, the Phil ABRAHAM Quartet will invite a guest, French saxophonist Stéphane GUILLAUME, a colleague of Phil in the previous ONJ (Orchestre National de France). (Nov. 30, 97) |
| AZIZA MUSTAFA ZADEH : CD with TOOTS and PHILIP CATHERINE Pianist/vocalist Aziza Mustafa ZADEH recently released the CD "Jazzica" (Sony 487897 2). Philip CATHERINE (guitar) and Toots THIELEMANS (harmonica) are guest soloists on the album, joined also by Eduardo CONTRERA (percussion). (Nov. 30, 97) |
| MICHEL MARISSIAUX First CD Bassist Michel MARISSIAUX, known for his participation in some avant-guard bands, a.o. with Antoine PRAWERMAN, Pierre VAIANA or LA GRANDE FORMATION, just released his first CD (JD Productions 68550) with a wide palette of musicians, a.o. from the classical music world : Vincent JACQUEMIN (clar.), Geneviève FOCCROULE (synth.), etc... (Nov. 30, 97) |
| GARRETT LIST CD Trombone player/composer Garrett LIST and his Ensemble released a CD under the tile " The Voyage" (World Citizen Records (970923). Musicians are : Garrett LIST, trombone, vocals, compositions, Benoît PAQUAY (vl), Cécile BROCHE (vl), Manuela BUCHER (viola), Jean-Paul ZANUTEL (cello), Marc FRANKINET (tp), Pierre BERNARD (flute), Rhonny VENTAT (alto sax), Kris DEFOORT (piano) and Benoît VANDERSTAETEN (el. bass). If you want to know more about Garrett LIST's musical orientation, read his interview in issue #12 of J@ZZ@ROUND. (Nov. 30, 97) |
| J@zz@ROUND # 12 is out The #12 issue (November/December '97) of the jazz magazine J@ZZ@ROUND (in French) is out. See its table of contents in our J@ZZ@ROUND page. (Nov. 28, 97) |
| FRED VAN HOVE US TOUR Pianist FRED VAN HOVE is going for a ten days tour in the USA, from december 2nd to 12th. He will be performing in Buffalo, Detroit (Dearborn), New Orleans, Chicago... (Nov. 28, 97) |
| EUROP' JAZZ CONTEST '98
The traditional jazz contest will have its 20th edition coming September (24 - 27) 1998 in Jezus-Eik / Overijse (near Brussels). For more details click here. (Nov. 27, 97) |
| JAZZ PHOTOS BOOK On November 27, ELKA COLOR presents JAZZFOTOBOEK, apparently a new book of photos by Theo BOELEN and JEANSCHOUBS, at "Taverne De Schenkerij", Genutstraat 3 in Bilzen, from 20:30. Around 21:00, speeches by Mr Herwig DE LOCHT (Elka Color) and jazz journalist Sim SIMONS, followed by a musical interlude by the Al DE FINO Trio with singer Hilde VANHOVE. Infos : Elka Color nv, Zeepstraat 37, B-3740 Bilzen, Belgium. (Nov. 24, 97) |
| KATOEN CLUB (Cotton Club) WESTERLO a New Jazz Clubs Good news for jazz lovers, the vzw Donkisjot has taken the initiative to program a series of jazz concerts to take place in Westerlo. Not the center of the world, you might say. Nevertheless, it is centrally located and accessible from a number of key locations like Leuven, Mechelen, Lier, Turnhout, Geel, Hasselt. The location for the concerts is in the "Krekke" a theater of 200 places presenting a combination of outstanding acoustics and intimate atmosphere which contribute toward optimal contacts between public & musicians. 1st concert is scheduled on December 12th (20:30h), featuring PHILIP CATHERINE TRIO with the intention to pursue with other concerts of quality, in line with the opening one.
Tickets can be reserved (at 450 frs.) from the vzw Donkisjot: (tel) 014/54.47.57, (fax) 014/54.17.51.
Zaal 'De Krekke' is easily reached via the Ring around Westerlo. If you come from direction Aarschot, turn at Cafe 'Het Gildenhuis' right. If arriving from Geel/Diest, turn at cafe 'Het Gildenhuis' left. De Krekke will be on your right. |
| New Erik VERMEULEN / ICARUS CONSORT CD Pianist Erik VERMEULEN and his group "Icarus Consort" have just released a first CD on the Igloo label. Titled "Into Pieces" (Igloo Igl 137), it also features Pierre BERNARD (flute), Erwin VANN (sax), Nicolas THYS (bass) and Stéphane GALLAND (drums). The album presents 9 collective compositions/improvisations by the performers and a couple of pieces by Erik VERMEULEN himself. (Nov. 22, 97) |
| BLEU BANANE # 1 out After a successful subscription, the #1 issue of the new jazz magazine BLEU BANANE (in French) is out. More details on its contents and the conditions of subscription in our BLEU BANANE page. (Nov. 19, 97) |
| JAZZ'HALO # 4 out The #4 issue of the Flemish jazz magazine JAZZ'HALO is out. More details on its contents in our JAZZ'HALO page. (Nov. 11, 97) |
| Kurt VAN HERCK : new trio Saxophonist and Django d'Or '97 Kurt VAN HERCK has formed a new trio with guitarist Karl VAN DEUN and drummer Dré PALLEMAERTS. The group, that presents original compositions, appeared during the J@zz@round Festival in Brussels. (Nov. 8, 97) |
| LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE : jazz tours November/December '97 LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE, the Belgian Association of Jazz Musicians, presents 4 groups on tour during the months of November and December '97 : ALMORIA TRIO, Robert JEANNE Quartet, TOMAS AND Co Tentet and Peter HERTMANS Trio. Full details are available on the Lundis d'Hortense pages, in English / en Français. (Nov. 4, 97) |
| New Peter HERTMANS / Marco LOCURCIO CD Guitarists Peter HERTMANS and Marco LOCURCIO have united their talents on a new CD, released on the VKH label - "BUDDIES". They present a quartet with Nicolas THYS on bass and Hans VAN OOSTERHOUT on drums. (Nov. 1, 97) |
| New Steve HOUBEN/Emil VIKLICKY CD Steve HOUBEN appears as a guest soloist on the latest CD of Czech pianist Emil VIKLICKY "Bohemia after Dark", recorded in Prag in May '97 and released on the Czech label P&J Music (PJ 012-2). He can be heard on saxophone, flute, but also as a singer. The other musicians are Petr DVORSKY (bass) and Laco TROPP (drums). Infos at the following E-Mail : pjmusic@netforce.cz (Oct. 31, 97) |
| MOTIVES FOR JAZZ, THE NEW JAZZ ORGANIZATION IN LIMBURG MOTIVES FOR JAZZ is a brand new initiative of JAZZCONNECTION LIMBURG, a partnership between the Province of Limburg (Provinciaal Centrum voor muziek - Casino), the 4 cultural centers of Bilzen, Heusden-Zolder, Maasmechelen and Peer, plus 2 jazzclubs of the Limburg area, "The Mood" & "Maazz". MOTIVES FOR JAZZ introduces itself as "the quality label for a series of jazz concerts covering a whole season (Sept. - June), ranging from traditional jazz to contemporary hip-hop, funk and other influences". The series will present Belgian artists (Bo VAN DER WERF Quartet, Philip CATHERINE, AKA MOON, Peter HERTMANS etc...) as well as international names (Lester BOWIE, Bill EVANS & Push, Fernando TARRES,...). JAZZCONNECTION LIMBURG wants to inform the jazz fans about the MOTIVES FOR JAZZ concerts via a special newsletter that includes all informations about the concerts and the organization. This newsletter is free and available from the Provinciaal Centrum voor Muziek - Casino, Kioskplein 25, B-3582 Beringen. Phone: 011/42.15.26. The newsletter also introduces the association MOTIVES FOR JAZZ 'n FRIENDS (free membership and a few more advantages). For full details of the concerts, see their MOTIVES FOR JAZZ page. (Oct. 30, 97) |
| '97 SABAM PRIZES go to Philip CATHERINE & Jan MUES SABAM, the Belgian Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers, has awarded it's '97 Prizes, jazz category, to guitarist/composer Philip CATHERINE and trumpet player/composer Jan MUES. (Oct. 21, 97) |
| Roger VAN HA | Deborah BROWN : new CD American singer, regular on the Belgian jazz scene, Deborah Brown who has been performing since long years with bass player and The New Look Trio leader Roger Van Haverbeke have produced a new CD album, recorded live. The title is LIVE at the Blue Note (Halle/Belgium). The production is done by Roger Van HA under the trade mark VH (Oct. 21, 97) |
| Michel BISCEGLIA : first CD BMG Belgium/RCA Victor just released the first CD of Belgian pianist Michel BISCEGLIA, "About Stories" (74321 530802), featuring US trumpet player Randy BRECKER and saxophonist Bob MINTZER, plus Werner LAUSCHER on bass and Marc LÉHAN on drums. The album presents compositions of the pianist. BMG Belgium seems to start a jazz policy these days, as they also announced the release in November '97 of a new Mal WALDRON CD "Soul Eyes", with Jeanne LEE, Abbey LINCOLN, Joe HENDERSON, Steve COLEMAN, Andrew CYRILLE and Reggie WORKMAN. Both albums were produced and recorded in Belgium, but will be distributed worldwide. (Oct. 17, 97) |
| AKA MOON : new CD "Ganesh" The group AKA MOON has just released on the Carbon 7 label a new CD, titled "Ganesh" (Carbon 7 C7-026). It features, besides the well known core of three musicians, saxophonist Fabrizio CASSOL, bassist Michel HATZIGEORGIOU and drummer Stéphane GALLAND, a few guests, namely French guitar player Marc DUCRET, Umayalpuram SIVARAMAN (mridangam), Chander SARDJOE (drs), Pierre VAN DORMAEL (guitar) and baritone saxophonist Bo VANDERWERF. (Oct. 17, 97) |
| Nicolas THYS 1st album Bass player Nic THYS has released his 1st album ALICE'S 5 MOONS as a leader on Crossover Records, with Jeroen VAN HERZEELE (sax), Jan KUYKEN (cello), John SCHROEDER (gt) and Falk WILLIS (drs) and Anne (vocals). All compositions are by Nic. (Oct. 15, 97) |
| Philippe AERTS with Richard GALLIANO Bassist Philippe AERTS is currently on tour with French accordeon player Richard GALLIANO in France, Germany, etc... (Oct. 12, 97) |
| SADI's 70th birthday night in Andenne Vibraphonist/composer/arranger SADI will be honored on October 18, '97, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, in his home town Andenne. A special concert will be organized by the Andenne Jazz Club in the salle paroissiale, rue Camus, around his quartet with pianist Tony BAUWENS, bassist Bart DE NOLF and drummer Tony GYSELINCK. Infos : 32 85 84 17 00 or 32 85 84 50 83 (evening). (Oct. 12, 97) |
| New work about Bobby JASPAR On October 21st '97, Jean-Pol SCHROEDER's latest work about Bobby JASPAR will be officially presented at the Liège Hôtel de Ville. The new book is titled "Bobby Jaspar - Itinéraires d'un Jazzman Européen" Editions Mardaga - Conseil de la Musique. Jean-Pol, who's responsible for LA MAISON DU JAZZ has already written some interesting books, namely DICTIONNAIRE DU JAZZ EN WALLONIE ET A BRUXELLES and HISTOIRE DU JAZZ A LIEGE (1900-1980). (Oct. 10, 97) |
| Phil ABRAHAM touring with Michel PETRUCCIANI Trombone player (and vocalist) Phil ABRAHAM has now made a name for himself as well on the French jazz scene (where he is member of the O.N.J.) as on the Belgian jazz scene. Phil has been asked to join the Michel PETRUCCIANI sextet on their next tour (end October '97), replacing Bob BROOKMEYER. The 6tet includes Michel PETRUCCIANI (p) | Steve GADD (drs)| Anthony JACKSON (b) | Flavio BOLTRO (tp) | Stefano DI BATISTA (as) | Phil ABRAHAM tb). (Oct. 4, 97) |
| Phil ABRAHAM's CD record of the month in JazzMag Phil ABRAHAM's latest CD En Public (Lyrae LY9506007), recorded live with Michel HERR piano), Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (bass) and Stéphane GALLAND (drs), has been selected as Record of the Month by the French "Jazz Magazine". (Oct. 2, 97) |
| Sabam Prize to TOOTS On September 22nd '97, Toots THIELEMANS received a special Sabam Prize for his whole musical career. This year by the way, both Sabam (the Belgian Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers) and Toots celebrated their 75th anniversary. (Oct. 2,97) |
| RESULTS OF THE 19th EUROP' JAZZ CONTEST The 19th addition of the Euro contest, in Hoeilaart (near Brussels) took place on Sat. Sept. 27 & Sun. Sept.28. There been 60 entries from 15 countries, where Italy was this year the guest of honor, out of which 8 were selected for the finals.
second prize: Poul Reimann Trio - Denmark third prize: Ivan Pharmakovsky Quartet - Russia fourth prize: Alexi Tuamarila / Thor De Boos Trio - Belgium fifth prize: Randalu-Sendelbach-Janke - Germany and ex aequo:
Free Sons Sextet - France Alexander Shevtsov's trio - Russia Best soloist prize went to Rosario Giuliani of Italy, SABAM prize was awarded to Alexi Tuamarila / Thor De Boos Trio for their rendering of "Sir Ralf" (Stefaan Debevere). The most promising young group prize went to Alexi Tuamarila / Thor De Boos Trio and the public choice prize was awarded to Poul Reimann trio. Rosario Giuliani will be giving 2 concerts:
(Sept. 30, 97) |
| Michel HERR's European Quintet in the recording studio Pianist/Composer Michel HERR recorded in September with the Michel HERR EUROPEAN QUINTET. A few years after his internationally acclaimed and awarded trio CD "Intuitions", jazz fans will definitely be anxious to hear this new recording. The Quintet consists of Michel HERR (piano, compositions), Bert JORIS (trumpet), Wolfgang ENGSTFELD (tenor sax, Germany), Riccardo DEL FRA (double bass, Italy) and Dré PALLEMAERTS (drums). The Quintet, which made a.o. a very successful appearance during the Jazz Middelheim Festival in Antwerp (August 97), recorded 8 compositions of the pianist, who is now searching for a label to release the album. E-mail : michelherr@compuserve.com. (Sept. 27, 97) |
| New CD, Laurent BLONDIAU Quintet Mid October, trumpetist Laurent Blondiau, with his group ( Nathalie Loriers, Peter Hertmans, Jan de Haas, Otti Van Der Werf) are recording their 1st Cd. The title of the new album, which is to appear under the DE WERF label and release date will be announced soon (Sept. 17, 97) |
| "Fingerprint" a new album by Jacques STOTZEM Fingerprint, is Jacques Stotzem 4th CD solo. A presentation concert is scheduled for 26 septembre at 20h30, centre culturel de Ans. Place des Anciens Combattants - Ã Alleur - 04/246.00.70 (Sept. 16, 97) |
| Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE on tour with Klaus IGNATZEK Bass player Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE will hit the road these days for a 5 week European tour with the band of German pianist Klaus IGNATZEK. Trio concerts with Roumanian singer Anca PARGHEL will be followed by quintet gigs with a.o. the two trumpet virtuosi Gustavo BERGALLI and Claudio RODITI. (Sept. 14, 97) |
| Etienne RICHARD's NO VIBRATO : new CD The Travers announces the release of the new CD of NO VIBRATO, the band of pianist Etienne RICHARD, under the title "Cinq de Coeur". It is produced by the Travers (TR 002) and features Fabrice ALLEMAN (sax), Bart ZEGERS (bass) and Bilou DONEUX (drs). Infos : E-Mail : travers@cyclone.be. (Sept. 13, 97) |
| Quetzal news Quetzal Records is now releasing the new Charles Loos & Jean-Pierre Catoul CD : "Summer Winds" (Qz 106). The duo will be performing live at the Theatre 140 in Brussels on monday , October 20th at 8:30 PM, prior to the Egberto Gismonti concert. Also available today is the " Carnet d'Emeraude " Premier Recueil - The long awaited first selection from the radio program of the same name. The album features tracks from Friedemann, Marc Moulin, Charles Loos & Arnould Massart Philip Catherine, Nono Garcia, Wim Mertens, Mireille Gleizes, The Castellucci Stringtet and Eric Legnini. The "Second Recueil" is in preparation.
The new CD " Lost & found " (Qz107) featuring John Taylor, Bruno Castellucci, Stan Sulzmann, Dieter Ilg and Uli Beckerhoff will be released by Quetzal in december 1997. The band was originaly formed for the Middleheim Jazz festival and did a one day recording session at the Jet studio in Brussels on august 18th. |
| Philip CATHERINE : new CD on the Dreyfus label The French label Dreyfus just released a new CD of guitarist Philip CATHERINE, recorded live in Holland with Bert VAN DEN BRINK (piano), Hein VAN DE GEYN (bass) and Hans VAN OOSTERHOUT (drums). The album is called "Live" (Dreyfus FDM 36587-2)(Sept. 8, 97) |
| JAZZ IN BELGIUM reaches the 5.000 visitors On September 6, 1997, this web site has welcome its 5.000th visitor. Thanks to all of you for your support. Keep giving our URL to jazz lovers and music professionals, for the benefit of all Belgian jazzmen. (Sept. 6, 97) |
| RTBF La Deux : Jazz evening cancelled on Sept. 6 RTBF is not going to broadcast the jazz evening scheduled for September 6th. It will be replaced by a special program covering the funerals of Lady Di. The program was supposed to be the "7th Night of European Jazz", recorded at the Northsea Jazz Festival. Strange title, as there were not many Europeans announced, not to mention Belgians : Marcus MILLER and the Legends, Madeleine PEYROUX, Joshua REDMAN, the Dutch group WHITE HOUSE and Ray CHARLES. Let's hope again that in the future, Belgian artists will have their turn...(Sept. 5, 97) |
| Philippe AERTS active in the US Bassist Philippe AERTS is making concrete moves to develop his activities in the States. In December, he will be playing over there with saxophonist Lew TABACKIN and has been offered the bass seat in the Toshiko AKYIOSHI/Lew TABACKIN Big Band, that plays a.o. every Monday night at New York's Birdland. (Sept. 4, 97) |
| Two new CDs of Charles LOOS Pianist Charles LOOS has two new CDs out : the first one, on the Igloo label, a fusion project with saxophone/clarinet player André DONNI and the ethnic group ASSOUAS from Morocco (recorded there, live, in April), and the second one on the Quetzal label, "Summer Winds", a duo effort with violin player Jean-Pierre CATOUL, featuring 9 original compositions of the two musicians. (Sept. 4, 97) |
| RTBF La Deux : Jazz evenings on TV RTBF La Deux (TV) announces a jazz evening on the first Saturday of each month. The first one, on September 6, will start at 20:30. Congratulations to RTBF for programming jazz in the early evening rather than late at night. (Sept. 1, 97) |
| BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA : first CD The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA, led by saxophonist Frank VAGANEE, has just released its first CD. It is a live recording, produced by VAR and BRTN. (Sept. 1, 97) |
| AKA MOON : new recordings. AKA MOON and the Carbon 7 label have no less than three new recordings in the can. One with a.o. guests Indian percussion master Umayalpuram K. SIVAMARAM, guitarists Marc DUCRET and Pierre VAN DORMAEL, etc.. A second recording features three keyboards and 4 horns, and the third is a live recording (made in Ghent's Vooruit) with African percussionist Doudou Ndiaye ROSE. (Sept. 1, 97) |
| LINX/WISSELS on M6 TV. M6 TV will present a special program on singer David LINX and pianist/composer Diederik WISSELS on September : 1st (00.50), and maybe 2nd (3:10), 4th (3:15). Check also the LINX/WISSELS group page. (Aug. 30, 97) |
| Anca PARGHEL to teach at Brussels Conservatory Roumanian singer Anca PARGHEL will be the new vocal teacher of the jazz department of the Brussels Conservatory (French speaking section). For the full staff of teachers and more details, see our jazz education, subsection Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Bruxelles. (Aug. 28, 97) |
| 20 Years of MUSIC INN MUSIC INN, the well known Brussels record shop (chaussée de Waterloo 1354, B-1180 Brussels) that always showed great interest for jazz and the Belgian scene, celebrates its 20th anniversary. On this occasion, a "Jazz & Classical Night" will be organized at the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel on September 19, 97 from 20:30. Free entry, musicians welcome, jam session garanteed. Reservations : phone : 32 2 375 19 36 or fax : 32 2 375 82 09. (Aug. 26, 97) |
| Final bar : Pierre PLETINCKX (1925-1997) Record producer and music publisher Pierre PLETINCKX, who spent his long career producing many Belgian jazz records, died last Saturday, Aug. 23. His label B. SHARP features past and present artists such as Guy CABAY, Steve HOUBEN, Richard ROUSSELET, Gino LATTUCA, Frank VAGANEE, Toots THIELEMANS, Michel HERR, Diederik WISSELS, Bob PORTER, Charles LOOS, Robert JEANNE, Tony BAUWENS, Etienne VERSCHUEREN, Ivan PADUART, the Europe Jazz Contest CDs, etc... The music lovers will remember him with gratitude, considering his huge commitment to the Belgian jazz scene during several decades. (Aug. 25, 97) |
| Philip CATHERINE + Chet BAKER CD The Dutch label Timeless just released a duo CD of the late Chet BAKER with guitarist Philip CATHERINE, under the title "There'll never be another you". It was recorded in October 85 in Zagreb. (Aug. 19, 97) |
| Myriam ALTER US project Pianist/composer Myriam ALTER is going to realize a project, in New-York, her own compositions with the participation of known US musicians, a.o. pianist Kenny WERNER. Details to follow.(Aug. 18, 97) |
| Philippe AERTS on US tour Bassist Philippe AERTS and Lew TABACKIN are in for a closer 'partnership'. Philippe is going for an extended tour in the US with Lew, after having played with him in Brussels, recording of a CD and a short tour in the US. (Aug. 18, 97) |
| Mal WALDRON on film/video "A Portrait of Mal WALDRON" is the title of the 52' long film devoted to the legendary pianist Mal WALDRON (who currently lives in Brussels) by Belgian director Tom VAN OVERBERGHE. It is co-produced by Minerva Pictures (Antwerp), BRTN and De Singel and is available on video cassette. (Aug. 18, 97) |
| JAZZ HALO : Issue #3 is out The July issue of the Flemish jazz magazine JAZZHALO is available. You'll read articles about Jack SELS, Bobby JASPAR and René THOMAS, Toots THIELEMANS, Elias GISTELINCK and Stan GETZ. (Aug. 7, 97) |
| LOVANO disabled, will be replaced in GAUME & JAZZ MIDDELHEIM Due to an accident, U.S. saxophonist Joe LOVANO had to cancel his summer engagements in the summer festivals. At the Gaume Jazz Festival (August 15), his trio, the Kenny WERNER Trio will take over, with appearances of trumpet player Gino LATTUCA and saxophone player Fabrice ALLEMAN. At the Jazz Middelheim Festival he will be replaced by US saxophone player R.Wallace. (Aug. 7, 97) |
| New CD of the BEN SLUIJS QUARTET The Ben SLUIJS Quartet released its first CD on the "On Purpose" label under the title "Food for Free", with Ben SLUIJS, (alto sax, flute, composer), Erik VERMEULEN (piano), Piet VERBIST (acoustic bass) and Eric THIELEMANS (drums). It features 8 compositions of the leader. For more details, see "Food for Free" in our New Cds page. (Aug. 5,97) |
| CARBON 7 RECORDS WEB SITE CARBON 7 records, the Belgian label that produces a.o. AKA MOON, Pirly ZURSTRASSEN/Daniel STOKART, Erwin VANN, LA GRANDE FORMATION etc... has its own Web site : CARBON 7. (Aug. 2, 97) |
| GOUVY JAZZ FESTIVAL & ÇA JAZZ À HUY During the first weekend of August (1-3), you have the choice between two jazz festivals in Belgium. See our festival page for more details on the Gouvy and "Ca jazze à Huy" festivals. (Aug. 1, 97) |
| "BODACHE" no longer with us Veteran drummer Léon DEMEULDRE died in his seventies. Nicknamed "Bodache" he was a well known figure of the traditional jazz scene of the post war era in Belgium. (Aug. 1, 97) |
| "JUST FRIENDS" on ARTE TV The Belgian movie "Just Friends", directed by Marc-Henri Wajnberg, will be presented by Arte TV on Sunday August , 3, 20:45 and Tuesday August 5, 24:20. Don't miss it, it is full of jazz. It tells the story (vaguely inspired by the life of the late Jack SELS), in the fifties, of an Antwerp jazz saxophonist (played by actor Josse DE PAUW ), who works in the harbour and unloads bananas during the daytime, but whose dream is to go and pursue his carreer in the US. Pianist/composer Michel HERR wrote the soundtrack, on which are also featured U.S. saxophonist Archie SHEPP, singer Silvia DROSTE, bassist Riccardo DEL FRA, drummer John ENGELS as well as an impressive line-up of Belgian top jazz players, such as : Richard ROUSSELET, Phil ABRAHAM, Jeanfrançois PRINS, Jan DE HAAS, Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE, Philippe AERTS, Pierre VAIANA, Michel MASSOT, Peter VANDENDRIESSCHE, Marc GODFROID, etc...Some of them even appear on the screen ! (Edmond HARNIE, Philippe AERTS, JF PRINS, Michel MASSOT, Bo VANDERWERF, etc...). (July 30, 97) |
| Festival Arenberg Rebecq Église de Wisbecq Friday, August 29 at 20:30h Vox Montis, Ricercar Consort - Mireille Capelle musique Renaissance et baroque Saturday, August 30 at the historical centre, Moulin d'Arenberg, at Rebecq, 20:30 h Charles LOOS Quartet jazz d'hier et d'aujourd'hui Sunday 31st 11:00 h Charles LOOS Old Time Trio & Martine HEBETTE atelier - découverte For full details, consult the organizers web site http://homepages.ulb.ac.be/~jcreal/Arenberg. (July 24, 97) |
| JAZZ A LIEGE on RTBF Radio Every Thursday evening at 23:15, RTBF Musique 3 plays its live recordings of the '97 Jazz à Liège Festival. A selection of international and Belgian groups will be presented during the summer. More details in our radio page, Jazz à Liège programs. (July 24, 97) |
| GHENT "JAZZ IN 'T PARK" Now available in our festival page, the full program of the three days of Jazz in 't Park in Ghent. Dates are August 8, 15 and 22 '97.(July 23, 97) |
| Michel HERR's vynil reissued for Japanese collectors Michel HERR's first LP as a leader, "Ouverture Eclair", recorded ('77) in trio with bassist Freddie DERONDE and drummer Félix SIMTAINE, has been reissued on LP for the Japanese market as a limited edition for collectors. The originally out of print album is now available again from "Moby Disques", c/o Mr Sawano, 28, rue Monge, F-75005 Paris, France. Or fax : 33/3/27-88-55-30. (July 23, 97) |
| TRIBUTE TO SADI SADI will celebrate, coming October 23, his 70th birthday. SADI has been playing music since age 9 and is famous as an outstanding vibraphone player, composer and he even done some singing in his time. A special concert (Sadi with friends) will take place on Sunday September 21st 20:00h. SADI will be joined by friends musicians who will perform with him. Friends will include Gino Lattuca, Paolo Radoni, J-P.Gebler, Richard Rousselet, Barbara Wiernick, Bruno Castellucci, Tony Bauwens, Michel Herr, Charles Loos, Fabien Degryse, Bo Van Der Werf, Bas Cooyemans J-P. Catoul, Phil Abraham... The concert will be given in the framework of the annual Saint JAZZ Ten-Noode Festival. JAZZHOT MAGAZINE will carry a special interview with SADI, in it's September (#43) issue. (July 15, 97) |
| JAZZ MIDDELHEIM FESTIVAL, 21ST EDITION The traditional festival will take place this year from August 13 through August 17. Detailed program available on this site. The festival is organized by BRTN Radio 1, coordinator Miel Van Attenhoven. There will be 16 concerts featuring Belgian and international jazz musicians. The festival will celebratethe birthdates of some musicians who, this year, come/came to great age, Toots THIELEMANS 75, pianist Fred VAN HOVE 60 and Mal WALDRON, who lives in Belgium, 72 A tribute concert to Francy BOLAND will be played by the BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA. (July 15, 97) |
| Upcoming new recording by Bruno CASTELLUCCI Bruno Castellucci - John Taylor - Uli Beckerhoff - Dieter Ilg will be recording together at the Jet studio in august, a Quetzal production will be release in the fall 97. (July 13, 97) |
| Philippe AERTS in the US with Lew TABACKIN In July, bassist Philippe AERTS tours California in trio with US saxophonist Lew TABACKIN. (July 11, 97) |
| L'AME DES POETES plays Brel in Québec L'AME DES POETES, the trio that uses French songs as a vehicle for its jazz improvisations, participated in a concert centered around the figure of Jacques BREL during the last edition of the Québec Summer Festival. Saxophonist Pierre VAIANA, bassist Jean- Louis RASSINFOSSE and guitarist Fabien DEGRYSE played Fabien's arrangement on "Les Marquises" with a symphony orchestra. (July 7, 97) |
| BLEU BANANE #1 due for September BLEU BANANE, the new Belgian jazz Magazine, is now more than a project. Announced for May/June, the first issue of the new quarterly magazine will be out in September, due to technical and promotional reasons. Writers are among the veterans of the defunct JAZZ IN TIME : Daniel MEYER, Jacques ONAN, Jean-Pol SCHROEDER, Guy THYS and Jean-Pierre URBAIN. The contents will be focused on in-depth studies of jazz related topics. Issue #1 should contain more than 40 pages. Infos and subscriptions : BLEU BANANE, rue A. Lambiotte-12, 1030 Bruxelles. Bank account : Guy THYS : 034-1337190-10. (150 BEF for the first issue). (July 3, 97) |
| IGLOO upcoming releases After the summer vacation period Igloo is scheduling the release of the following jazz albums :
pianist ERIK VERMEULEN FABRICE ALLEMAN quartet CHARLES LOOS / ANDRÉ DONNI recorded live in Morocco with the group Aissawas in April. The CD will be released coming August, during the Gaume Jazz Festival (July 2, 97) |
| Summer Jazz Clinics We have now full details on the three jazz clinics (Libramont, Lundis d'Hortense and Dworp) that will take place in July. Check our Jazz Education Page, clinics and workshops sub-section. (July 1, 97) |
| The Médiathèque of the French speaking
community promots JAZZ during summer period (July through September 21st) At all rental centers special themes, documentation, attractive conditions, ... A collection of nearly 62.000 jazz albums, 500 video cassettes, 20 CD-Roms new book / catalogue "Ouverture sur le jazz" (out in July) |
cheque-cadeau on purchasing the new catalogue 13 CDs at the price of 10 special expositions/themes accompanied by CDs few hints:
UCCLE - vocal jazz La Louvière - Belgian jazz Liège - methods of jazz, on CDs & video Louvain-la-Neuve - Miles davis Seraing - jazz guitar |
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| Prize Distributions : Belgian jazzmen honored The ceremony of the '97 Django d'Or Prizes took place in Paris on June 19 at Salle Pleyel and was aired on French TV France 3 on June 21st. The concert showed a.o. the two Belgian "Django d'Or", pianist Charles LOOS and saxophonist Kurt VAN HERCK performing together. On June 26, it is saxophonist Fabrice ALLEMAN's turn to formally receive his Nicolas Dor Prize for best Belgian performance during the '97 Liège Festival. (June 25, 97) |
| The commune of Waterloo (Brabant Wallon) is organising a musical event, weekend of June 20 to 22d. A popular event featuring also jazz music. The opening will be a concert by TOOTS THIELEMANS QUARTET, on friday, June 20, at 20h30 Esplanade de la Maison communale 28 rue François Libert. (sitting place at 300 BEF). Reservations 354 99 10. The event will take place in the streets and various establishments. For info call 354 47 66. A brocante musicale will take place during the day (9h to 16h) near the swimming pool. (June 18, 97) |
| Jazz Jette June June 21 : A kind of Jazz Rally will take place in the pubs of the Brussels commune of Jette on the day of the "Fête de la Musique". Check the program in our Festival page, Jazz Jette June (June 13, 97) |
| Jazz Photos Exhibition in Waterloo At the occasion of the "Fête de la Musique" (June 21), the "Hôtel de Ville" (City Hall) of Waterloo will present an exhibition of portraits of well known Belgian jazzmen, taken by photographer Christian VERLENT. The exhibition should last a few more days. (June 13, 97) |
| Chris JORIS on TV 2, June 14 on Saturday June 14 (22:05), Flemish television TV 2 (BRTN) will present a portrait of percussionnist Chris JORIS. (June 12, 97) |
| Eric LEGNINI records with Eric LE LANN Pianist Eric LEGNINI has recorded a CD live at the "Duc des Lombards"with the quartet of French trumpet player Eric LE LANN (Twins Productions). (June 12, 97) |
| CD Presentation of a new Charles LOOS CD LYRAE records is planning the release of a new trio CD of pianist Charles LOOS, "Lust for Jazz", with Bas COOYMANS (bass) and Dré PALLEMAERTS (drums). On June 27th (20:00), a presentation concert will take place at Hotel Dorint, Boulevard Charlemagne 11-19, 1000 Brussels. There is also the possibility to have a jazz menu (990 BF) at the hotel's restaurant. Infos : Phone : 32/2/772-01-60, Fax : 32/2/772-92-45. (June 12, 97) |
| FESTIVALS : Programs available The program of several Belgian festivals are now available on our Festivals page. Check the updates of Brosella on July 13th (jazz day), Gouvy (Aug. 1 - 3), Jazz Middelheim (Antwerp, August 13-17). (June 12, 97) |
| QUETZAL announces coming release
of 2 new albums: QUETZAL records and Patrick Bauwens are now announcing the release of the first:"Carnet d'Emeraude" on CD. A 70 minutes musical triangle featuring : FRIEDMANN, Marc MOULIN, Charles LOOS & Arnould MASSART, Philip CATHERINE, Nono GERCIA,Wim MERTENS, Mireille GLEIZES, The CASTELLUCCI Stringtet and Eric LEGNINI. This CD will be in stores by september of this year, but is already available under subscription by contacting Quetzal records at 100116.3307@compuserve.com. Also planned for a september release at Quetzal is the new CD by pianist Charles Loos and violinist Jean-Pierre CATOUL. A CD intitle :" Summer Winds" featuring nine originals compositions by both artists. (June 10, 97) |
| CD : Hommage à René THOMAS New from Igloo records : a tribute CD to the late Belgian guitar hero René THOMAS. Guitarist Fabien DEGRYSE is responsible for this unique gathering of some of the best Belgian guitarists of the current scene : Philip CATHERINE, Jacques PIROTTON, Paolo RADONI, Mimi VERDERAME, Patrick DELTENRE, Peter HERTMANS, Jeanfrançois PRINS, Karl VAN DEUN, Pierre VAN DORMAEL, Hans VAN OOST, Hendrik BRACKMAN. A few tracks present the BIG BAND DE GUITARES, 8 guitar players plus drummer Félix SIMTAINE (drs) and Jean WARLAND (ac. bass). (Igloo IGL 134, distr AMG). (June 9, 97) |
| New Guy CABAY maxi-CD Singer/songwriter/vibraphonist Guy CABAY has released on his own label a maxi-CD, including 2 songs, one in Walloon "Fat todi qu'ele djaze"), one in French ("La Bossa Nova"). His group Guy CABAY & "LI GRAND CAYON" is composed of Fabrice ALLEMAN (sax), Xavier TRIBOLET (keyboards), Benoît VANDERSTRAETEN (el. bass) and Mimi VERDERAME (drs). The cover was designed by cartoonist WALTHERY ! (Amon Laca 97004, distributed by AMG). (June 9, 97) |
| Belgian jazzmen on the Parisian scene These days, some Belgian musicians are particularly active on the Parisian and French stages and in the studios : Eric LEGNINI (piano) with a.o. trumpet player Eric LE LANN, Benoît VANDERSTRAETEN (el. bass) and André CHARLIER with violinist Didier LOCKWOOD, Frédéric JACQUEMIN (drums) and Xavier TRIBOLET (keyboards) in the recording studios and on TV shows, Phil ABRAHAM more than ever in the ONJ, etc... (June 6, 97) |
| Jazz In Frameries : June 20-22 The little town of Frameries will organize its own "Jazz Rally" in various pubs during the week end of June 20-22. For details, see our Festivals page or directly connect to their web page Jazz à Frameries. (June 6, 97) |
| New Jean-Christophe RENAULT CD LYRAE records has just released a piano solo CD of Jean-Christophe RENAULT, featuring his compositions, under the title "Hudba" (LY 9704008). (June 6, 97) |
| Steve HOUBEN sings ! Always fond of surprizes, saxophonist Steve HOUBEN will include a few singing moments in his upcoming concerts. (June 5, 97) |
| L'AVOCAT DU JAZZ wants to co-ordinate jazz forces in Belgium Martine VAESEN, a journalist at J@zz@round and jazz activist who made research work on the jazz scene in Belgium, is launching "l'Avocat du Jazz", an association whose aim is to unite the actors of the jazz scene, study the current situation and make common proposals. The first meeting took place at the Maison du Jazz in Liège. Among the participants : Philippe SCHOONBROOD (J@zz@round), Robert SAUVAGE (Maison du Jazz, Bleu Banane), Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE, Ilan OZ (Lundis d'Hortense, Jazz in Belgium), Philippe BARON (RTBF), Henri VANDENBERGHE (Brosella), Jean-Pierre BISSOT (Gaume Jazz), Jules IMBERECHTS (Travers), Patrick PRINTZ (Wallonie Bruxelles Musiques), Lina GUGLIELMI (Jazz On, Jazz Expert Fair), Camille HERREMANS (Ministry of Culture), Jean-Pol SCHROEDER (Bleu Banane, Maison du Jazz), Jean-Marie PETERKEN (Maison du Jazz, Jazz à Liège), Daniel LEON (Igloo), Félix SIMTAINE, Michel HERR, Jean-Louis BAUDOIN. Better communication between the actors of the scene and common actions are among the goals. The status of the jazz musician (and the artist in general) in Belgium was defined to be one of the priorities. Contact : fax : 32 2 649 53 84. (May 29, 97) |
| JAZZ AU VERT : The summer jazz clinic of the Lundis d'Hortense All the necessary information, plus the name of the teachers who will participate in the "JAZZ AU VERT" summer jazz clinic (July 24 - 29) organized by the Lundis d'Hortense are now available on the Jazz Education Page and the Lundis d'Hortense page. (May 29, 97) |
| TOOTS in the States In May, Toots THIELEMANS played in the New York Blue Note, as well as in California. His rhythm section was composed of Kenny WERNER (p), Ray DRUMMOND (bass) and Billy HART (drs). On one occasion, pianist Brad MEHLDAU replaced Kenny WERNER, who had to leave for Japan with Joe LOVANO. (May 25, 97) |
| J@ZZ@ROUND/LYRAE Contest winner : IMPRESSION (F) The results of the Contest co-sponsored by the J@ZZ@ROUND jazz magazine and LYRAE records were announced on May 24, 97 at the Sounds (Brussels). First Prize goes to the group IMPRESSION, from Lille (France). They will record a CD for Lyrae records. Second Prize goes to Belgian group NIGHT WALK, who will record a demo. Both groups will benefit from a promotion tour. (May 25, 97) |
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LES DIMANCHES DU BOIS DE LA CAMBRE / DE ZONDAGEN VAN HET TERKAMERENBOS SUNDAYS AT THE BOIS DE LA CAMBRE, Brussels : classical and jazz concerts in the open Each Sunday morning, as of July 6 to August 31st 1997 (11:00. - 12:00), atarting with , July 6, KURT VAN HERCK QUARTET For the dates and the program of the jazz concerts, see LIVE JAZZ page. (May 22, 97) |
| Toots THIELEMANS on VTM TV : May 24, 97 (22:25) : On May 24, 97 (22:25), the Flemish TV VTM showed the first part of Toots THIELEMANS' memorable 75th birthday concert, that took place on Friday, April 25, at 20:30 at Forest National, Brussels. The 50' long program featured Toots surrounded by top musicians from Brazil, such as pianist/songwriter Ivan LINS, pianist Eliane ELIAS, guitarists/songwriters Oscar CASTRO-NEVES and Dori CAYMMI. (May 22, 97) |
| The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA recorded live The BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA has recorded the material for a live CD at the occasion of its spring tour '97. It will be produced and released by the BRTN record label and will feature music written by Belgian jazz composers such as : Bert JORIS, Michel HERR, Frank VAGANEE etc...(May 22, 97) |
| Nat ADDERLEY's concert (May 21) cancelled in Antwerp. Bert JORIS to step in. The concert that US trumpet player Nat ADDERLEY was to give at Antwerp's Den Hopper has been cancelled. The club asked Bert JORIS (trumpet) to come up with a replacement band. It will include Kurt VAN HERCK (sax), Michel HERR (piano), Philippe AERTS (bass) and Dutch drummer Joost VAN SCHAIK. (May 19, 97) |
| The Frank VAGANEE Trio in Morocco In May, the trio of saxophonist Frank VAGANEE, with Philippe AERTS (bass) and Dré PALLEMAERTS (drs) participated in the Rabbat Jazz Festival '97. (May 18, 97) |
| Dworp Summer Jazz Clinic Here are the dates of the 28th Dworp Jazz Clinic : Sunday July 27 through Saturday August 2nd, 97. Among the teachers will be a.o. : Serge LAZAREVITCH (guitar), John RUOCCO (sax), Mark LEVINE (piano), Riccardo DEL FRA (acoustic bass), Billy HART (drums) etc... Contact : Halewynstichting v.z.w., Le Grellelei 10, B-2600 Berchem. Phone : (32) 3 239 66 02. Fax : (32) 3 218 99 58 See our Jazz Education Page for more infos on the summer jazz clinics and regular jazz schools in Belgium. (May 18, 97) |
| Drummer Félix SIMTAINE to accompany American singer Mandy GAINES during her coming European tour. Having lost her drummer, during last tour, Mandy GAINES called on Félix to play with her to the end of the tour. The association is to continue during the next tour, October 15 to November 15. They will be joined by Pascal MICHAUX, saxophone, and American bass player now residing in Brussels, John PETERSON. (May 14, 97) |
| One more award for the Jazz in Belgium Site ! After being selected as one of the top 100 Belgian sites of '97, this web site has just won the award of BEST OF EUROPE as a leading Belgian site in culture & arts for "its contribution of great quality to the presence of Europe on the Internet ". (May 14, 97) |
| Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE, Lundis d'Hortense's new president Veteran of the Belgian and European scene, bass player Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE, who is an active musician since 25 years, has assumed the role of president, for the next 2 years, of the LUNDIS D'HORTENSE, the Belgian Jazz Musicians Association. Congratulations, Jean-Louis ! Keep up the good work and thanks to former president Charles LOOS for 4 years of hard work. (May 14, 97) |
| A new DUO is born : Jean-Pierre CATOUL
and Charles LOOS. A CD is currently being recorded by QUETZAL to be released by end summer. The duo will appear at the TRAVERS on June 13 & 14. Furthermore, the LIPSTIC label has issued a double CD jazz compilation, aimed at the Asian Pacific region and has included a selection from the CATOUL/MICAULT album. (May 11, 97) |
| THE "NICOLAS DOR PRIZE" TO FABRICE ALLEMAN : The Fabrice ALLEMAN Quartet received the "Nicolas Dor Prize" for his concert at the Liège Festival on May 3. The award goes to the best performance of a Belgian band during the 3 days festival. Furthermore, the group had been selected by the RTBF radio to be recorded live in an exchange of radio programs for the CRPLF (Communauté des Radios Publiques de Langue Française), in which the public radio stations of France, Switserland and Canada participate. The quartet was composed of : Fabrice ALLEMAN (tenor, soprano sax), Michel HERR (piano), Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE (bass) and Frédéric JACQUEMIN (drs). The forthcoming CD of the Fabrice ALLEMAN Quartet, to be released in the fall by Igloo records, will include a few tracks recorded live at the Liège Festival and some additional ones, recorded in the studio. (May 11, 97) |
| J@ZZ@ROUND / LYRAE new talent contest The results of the contest cosponsored by jazz magazine J@ZZ@ROUND and the LYRAE label will be announced on the evening of May 24th (20:30), at the Sounds, in Brussels. The winner will be selected by a jury of professionnals as a talent deserving wider recognition in the field of "jazz et musiques actuelles" (which is the subtitle of the J@zz@round magazine). Have reached the finals : Eric DUBOIS Sextet (F), The CHAPTER (B), IMPRESSION (F), KON TIKI (B), NIGHT WALK (B), SLOONG Quartet (B), OPIUM (B), QUARTET A LA BASE (F). Pianist Charles LOOS will introduce the winner, who will then play a set. The evening will continue with a jam session. The prize is : the recording of a CD (on Lyrae records), and a promotion tour. (May 11, 97) |
| JAZZ FESTIVALS We are getting some infos about the upcoming jazz festivals in Belgium. They are included in our updated Festivals page. (May 11, 97) |
| Bert JORIS at the Bern Jazz Festival Trumpet player Bert JORIS recently led the big band of the Swiss Jazz School at the Bern Jazz Festival (Switserland), featuring US soloists such as saxophonist Bob MINTZER and trumpet player Bobby SHEW, in a program of his pieces and Mintzer's. He also had the opportunity to play on a "trumpet night" with Bobby SHEW and Wallace RONEY plus the Hank JONES Trio. (May 11, 97) |
| Belgian Jazzmen in Canada Beginning of May, the Nathalie LORIERS Trio (with Sal LA ROCCA, bass; Hans VAN OOSTERHOUT, drs) and Philip CATHERINE played in Canada. (May 11, 97) |
| BLEU BANANE's first issue due in June BLEU BANANE, the new Belgian jazz Magazine, is now more than a project. The first issue of the new quarterly magazine is expected within days. Writers are among the veterans of the defunct JAZZ IN TIME : Daniel MEYER, Jacques ONAN, Jean-Pol SCHROEDER, Guy THYS and Jean-Pierre URBAIN. The contents will be focused on in-depth studies of jazz related topics. Infos and subscriptions : BLEU BANANE, rue A. Lambiotte-12, 1030 Bruxelles. Bank account : Guy THYS : 034-1337190-10. (150 BEF for the first issue). (May 11, 97) |
| JAZZ' HALO : New issue, jazz line JAZZ' HALO's issue #2 is out. The Flemish jazz magazine is available for free. It can be found in various clubs and at the address mentioned in our JAZZ' HALO page. If you want it mailed to you, you can send 200 Bef to Jazz' Halo on the following Belgian bank account : 751-0016584-37 |
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| Back issues of the defunct JAZZ IN TIME Magazine Collectors will be interested to hear that many back copies are still available at the MAISON DU JAZZ (Jazz Museum in Liège) on the Jazz à Liège site. (May 11, 97) |
| L'AME DES POETES back from African tour L'AME DES POETES (the Trio that puts famous French songs to a jazzy sauce) just returned from a month tour though West Africa (Burkina Fasso, Mali, etc). Saxophonist Pierre VAIANA, who currently lives and teaches in Dakkar, Sénégal, was joined by guitarist Fabien DEGRYSE and bassist Jean-Louis RASSINFOSSE. They participated in concerts, festivals and workshops. (May 11, 97) |
| Drummer Michel DEBRULLEDrummer Michel DEBRULLE, known for his playing a.o. with TRIO BRAVO, and more recently TRIO GRANDE, with French saxophone/clarinet player Laurent DEHORS and tuba/trombone player Michel MASSOT (B), is also a member of DEHORS' big band "Tous dehors" based in Rouen (France). (May 11, 97) |
| Musicians GIGS corner We have introduced a new page, LIVE JAZZ, featuring clubs, schedules etc. One of the features is a GIGS schedule submitted by musicians and bands. Musicians who want their spring/summer gigs listed, please Email/fax to Ilan. |
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News from LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE will be associated with the BRUSSELS JAZZ MARATHON, 30, 31st May & June 1st. June 1st will be the Lundis d'Hortense day : a selection of Belgian bands will be featured in concert on the big podium of the Brussels Market Place, starting at 18.00. |
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The Lundis will be associated this year with the Junas Jazz Festival, located in the south of France (near Nîmes), thanks to the support of the Brussels Region. The festival will be called "JAZZ A JUNAS - The Languedoc-Roussillon meets Brussels". 30 Belgian musicians will participate. P R O G R A M : |
| The annual summer clinic "STAGE AU VERT" of this year is planned for July 24 to July 30, at La Marlagne. See our Jazz Education Page |
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The LUNDIS "jazz tours" and midday concerts at the Charlier Museum are going on. More details on the LES LUNDIS D'HORTENSE page. A LUNDIS D'HORTENSE T-shirt is available from the association at 450 Bfrs. Add 58 Bfrs for postage within Belgium. |
| Erwin VANN on BRTN TV Saturday, May 17, 22:55 : BRTN TV 2 presented its program "Passage", centered around saxophonist Erwin VANN. Erwin will appear with his trio, the "Inner Peace Band", that includes bassist Michel HATZIGEORGIOU and drummer Dré PALLEMAERTS. Other guests will be : SHENIKE (vocals), the group INGANZO, Patrick RIGUELLE (vocals & gt). The program was presented by Fred BROUWERS and was recorded at Café Bier in Oostende. |
| May 13th, 97 : Vocal Night in Arras, France A rare opportunity to hear two first class vocal events was offered in the Théâtre of Arras, France : The quartet of vocalist David LINX and pianist Diederik WISSELS, with bassist Frans Jan VANDERHOEVEN and drummer Tony RABESON and a new duo, a premiere performance of U.S. singer Judy NIEMACK with pianist Michel HERR. |
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TOOTS 75th birthday celebration, April 25th. A special concert, celebrating Toots THIELEMANS birthday took place on Friday, April 25, at 20:30h at Forest National, Brussels. Belgian and international jazz artists of great fame have participated. TOOTS was surrounded by many friends and long time associates : his current US rhythm section : Kenny WERNER (p), Scott COLLEY (b), Billy HART (drs); guitarist Philip CATHERINE, Dutch pianist Bert VAN DEN BRINK, his Belgian friends Michel HERR (p, kb), Michel HATZIGEORGIOU (el. b.), Bruno CASTELLUCCI (drs), Bart de NOLF (b.) as well as top musicians from Brazil, such as pianist/songwriter Ivan LINS, pianist Eliane ELIAS, guitarists/songwriters Oscar CASTRO-NEVES and Dori CAYMI. It was a sold-out (7.000 seats !). The whole evening was recorded by a Dutch television. In the beginning of May, Toots performed at the New York Blue Note. |
| Michel HERR Trio meets Joe LOVANO On March 23, 97, the Trio of pianist Michel HERR (with Philippe AERTS on bass and Dré PALLEMAERTS on drums) played with US saxophone player Joe LOVANO in Terneuzen, Holland. |
| DJANGO D'OR PRIZES '97 The '97 Django d'Or Prizes for Belgium have been awarded to pianist Charles LOOS and saxophonist Kurt VAN HERCK |
| Death of Willy HEREMANS, of the Antwerp JAzzcorner On March 21, 97, Willy HEREMANS left us. Although not a familiar name for the public, he was well known among jazz record collectors. For 20 years, he ran the "Jazzcorner" in Antwerp, one of Belgium's most famous record shops. |
| March 07: Bruno CASTELLUCCI's Quartet and Stringtet spring /summer schedule. |
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February 10: Roger VAN HAVERBEKE at the Brussels Hilton Roger Van HAVERBEKE plays in trio every Sunday, 10:30 - 14:30 at the Brussels Hilton, for the rest of the year |
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February 03 : Phil ABRAHAM in the next ONJ Phil ABRAHAM (trombone, vocal) is in for another cycle with the O.N.J. The periodical change (every 3 years) of bandleader for the French ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DE JAZZ (O.N.J.) is to occur coming September 1997. The new designated bandleader to take charge is bassist/composer Didier LEVALLET. Phil has been asked to remain for another 3 years. Congratulations, Phil! |
| Phil is also featured on a new CD of the O.N.J, launched on May 14 at the "Petit Journal Montparnassee", Paris. |
| Good news come in batch... JAZZ HOT #537, Feb. '97 has a two page feature about Phil. |
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February 03 : AKA MOON New Projects KA MOON announces up coming special projects. For details, see AKA MOON page (at bottom). | Recording of a new CD, April 1997, featuring Umalaypuram SIVARAMAN, drummer Chander SARDJOE, guitarists Marc DUCRET and Pierre VANDORMAEL. |
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