The Gospel
On the first day these 3 musicians felt inspired by the traditional repertoire, translating songs of freedom then to songs of freedom now. Amen!
Gospel in the streets, groovin’ in the sheets.
Café Roskam
Brussels
Concert
The Gospel
Ablain-Hertmans-Monneau-Giardina
Le saxophoniste Matthieu Ablain réunit quatre musiciens de la scène jazz belge pour un quartet où les standards rencontrent une interprétation personnelle, libre et vivante.
Saxophonist Matthieu Ablain brings together four musicians from the Belgian jazz scene for a quartet where standards meet a personal, free, and vibrant interpretation.
On the program: revisited jazz standards, as well as original compositions, offering an ideal playground for listening, dialogue, and improvisation.
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
Ablain-Hertmans-Monneau-Giardina
Nostalgia In Grand-Place : Wouter Van den Broeck plays Pepper Adams and Donald Byrd
Donald Byrd and Pepper Adams formed one of the most complementary duos of their generation, producing several albums that have become milestones in the history of hard bop. The trumpeter brought a clear line, controlled lyricism and a mastery of composition that left its mark on a whole section of the movement; the baritone saxophonist provided the biting retort, the harsh yet precise tone that earned him the nickname ‘The Knife’. Byrd displays his art of constructing crystalline melodic structures, whilst Adams constantly disrupts them with his angular phrasing – a dialogue of temperaments that has produced some of the genre’s most intense moments.Wouter Van den Broeck shares with this repertoire a refusal to become set in his ways. A curious and exacting musician, he has forged his own path by exploring a variety of settings: Mathieu Najean’s quartet, his own collective Jake Walker, Don Marsh’s modern jazz quintet and, of course, the house band at Toots – all contexts in which his intimate knowledge of the tradition has been honed. But this knowledge of jazz does not prevent him from taking certain risks: at the piano, he remains an improviser attentive to the moment, almost physically present in what is being played. Trained also in the classical repertoire, and in search of a particular lyricism, he tackles here a repertoire that is rarely heard.
Wouter Van den Broeck (piano) ; Seba Colson (trumpet) ; Bruno Vansina (baryton sax) ; Victor Foulon (upright bass) ; Matthias De Waele (drums)
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
Nostalgia In Grand-Place : Wouter Van den Broeck plays Pepper Adams and Donald Byrd
Jean-Paul Estievenart Trio
A jewel of Belgian jazz and one of Europe’s greatest trumpeters, Jean-Paul Estievenart reunites with his iconic trio, with whom he recorded the highly acclaimed *Wanted* (2013) and *Behind Darkness* (2016).With over 50 albums to his name as a sideman and a playing style of rare virtuosity, this highly sought-after musician is now taking a more low-key approach as a bandleader. Suffice to say that a concert by this trio is a rare treat.An unmissable event for fans of contemporary jazz.
Jean-Paul Estievenart (trumpet) ; TBA (upright bass) ; Antoine Pierre (drums)
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
Jean-Paul Estievenart Trio
Live Music Every Weekend
Live Music Every Weekend !
Saturday's Jazz After Shopping & Sunday's Round About Five
>> from 5 pm to 7 pm <<
L'Archiduc
Brussels
Concert
Live Music Every Weekend
Brazilian Trio with Special Guest Luc Evens
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Join us at The Music Village for an intimate evening celebrating the rich and vibrant sounds of Brazilian music.
The Brazilian Trio will perform a selection of original compositions alongside timeless classics from the Brazilian repertoire, exploring the rhythms and harmonies of samba, bossa nova and beyond. The trio will be joined by bassist Luc Evens as a special guest, adding his distinctive sound and groove to this unique musical encounter.
A warm, rhythmic and joyful journey through the many colours of Brazil.
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
Brazilian Trio with Special Guest Luc Evens
Bizon Blues Jam (Hosted by Bizon Blood)
Acoustic blues jam session hosted by BIZON BLOOD
Concert starts at 20h.
Jam starts at 21h.
Open to any blues musician with an instrument.
Please check out the jam rules before getting on stage.
Acoustic blues jam session hosted by BIZON BLOOD
Concert starts at 20h.
Jam starts at 21h.
Open to any blues musician with an instrument.
Please check out the jam rules before getting on stage.
Café Bizon
Brussels
Concert
Bizon Blues Jam (Hosted by Bizon Blood)
Live opname concert: "We love Sinatra" door Gene Bervoets en Lou Roman Band
WAHA
Auderghem
Concert
Live opname concert: "We love Sinatra" door Gene Bervoets en Lou Roman Band
Tomoki Sanders
Child of Pharoah Sanders and pivotal figure in Kassa Overall debuts on Brownswood Recordings
Tomoki Sanders (US) is the son of none other than legendary saxophonist Pharoah Sanders – who, along with John Coltrane and Archie Shepp, played a crucial role in the development of free jazz and spiritual jazz. Aside from their direct family connection, the two have something else in common: they have both previously performed at AB. Pharoah Sanders appeared here in 1999 and Tomoki Sanders in 2023, as saxophonist with the band Kassa Overall. Tomoki was also to be heard on the album CREAM (2025), on which Kassa Overall reworked hip-hop classics by The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest, OutKast and Digable Planets in a jazz format. Tomoki’s debut under his own name will be out at the end of the year, on Gilles Peterson’s renowned Brownswood Recordings label, which has previously released work by Shabaka Hutchings, Tom Skinner, Zara McFarlane, Yussef Dayes, Kokoroko and Emma-Jean Thackray. Lastly, here’s a lovely quote: “Tomoki Sanders is a free electron who greedily explores Great Black Music, urban music, electronic music and the avant-garde.” (And now that you’ve reached the end of this text: be sure to also check out our (John) Coltrane 100-programme, marking the 100th birthday of one of the most influential pioneers in jazz history.) Line-up Tomoki Sanders: tenor and soprano sax Paul “PapaBear” Johnson: bass guitarIan Finkelstein: keysChristian Napoleon: drums
Ancienne Belgique
Brussels
Concert
Tomoki Sanders
Pavlo Cherniavskyi trío
Free entrance — 1 drink mandatory
Pavlo Cherniavskyi trio is the project which was born in Ukraine but find its way to Brussels jazz scene last few years. We’re glad to come back to The Music Village jazz club with original compositions as well as jazz standards and hope you will enjoy the music.
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
Pavlo Cherniavskyi trío
Anne Wolf Trio invites Chrystel Wautier
Melodic vocal jazz with exotic flavors...
For this evening at the Music Village, Chrystel Wautier, one of Belgium's leading jazz vocalists, will be the special guest of the Anne Wolf Trio.
A piano trio with an intense collaboration spanning over 15 years, with the magical rhythm section consisting of Theo de Jong on acoustic bass guitar and Lionel Beuvens on drums.
Anne Wolf Quatuor brings together four musicians with noted careers presenton more than 200 albums they have played with big names in music
scene such as Toots Thielemans, Philip Catherine, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marcia Maria, Vaya Con Dios, Tineke Postma, Maurane, Philippe Lafontaine…
scene such as Toots Thielemans, Philip Catherine, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marcia Maria, Vaya Con Dios, Tineke Postma, Maurane, Philippe Lafontaine…
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
Anne Wolf Trio invites Chrystel Wautier
Pump Up The Jam with Furmi Gomez
Our traditional weekly pay-what-you-can event. A trio kicks off the evening, followed by non-stop music with improvisers from Brussels and beyond, spanning all generations. The quintessential jam session, combining top-notch musicianship, impromptu encounters and a festive atmosphere. Accessible to all budgets, it's the ideal gateway to the Toots universe.
Furmi Gomez and guests
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
Pump Up The Jam with Furmi Gomez
Okonski
Okonski is the jazz trio led by American pianist Steve Okonski, with Michael Isvara Montgomery on double bass and Aaron Frazer on drums. As members of Durand Jones & The Indications, the three musicians have developed a deep musical connection, allowing them to move effortlessly between carefully crafted compositions and spontaneous improvisation. Out of this interplay emerges a meditative, introspective sound, with Okonski’s lyrical piano lines taking centre stage. Let yourself be carried away by music that takes its time to unfold, quiet and captivating all at once.
Flagey
Ixelles
Concert
Okonski
L'Antidote
Can beauty save the world? It may sound like a bold idea, but for L’Antidote it lies at the very heart of their musical vision. With Lebanese pianist Rami Khalifé, Albanian cellist Redi Hasa, and Iranian percussionist Bijan Chemirani, the trio brings together three musicians, each carrying their own tradition and distinct voice. By listening closely to one another, they create poetic, meditative soundscapes in which silence and space are as important as melody and rhythm. Together, they reach out to one another in search of a universal sound that does not erase their differences, but allows them to merge into a rich and hopeful whole. Between stillness and dancing trance, L’Antidote finds healing sounds as an antidote in an unsettled world.
Flagey
Ixelles
Concert
L'Antidote
Kari Antila - Peter Hertmans Quartet: Guitar Stories
In 2016, Kari Antila (Finland - Peter Hertmans' former student) and Peter Hertmans formed a Quartet with Sal La Rocca on bass and Lionel Beuvens on drums. They released an album with the title 'Guitar Stories' and played concerts in clubs and festivals in Belgium and in Finland. The music is based on Peter Hertmans and Kari Antila originals and some Jazz tunes from the standard repertoire. There is much variation in moods and tempo's, from guitar duo ballads to Charlie Parker uptempo bebop Quartet tunes. This concert is a one shot reunion after a long break, so don't miss it!
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
Kari Antila - Peter Hertmans Quartet: Guitar Stories
MONK - TRIBUTE NIGHT
TBC
A tribute to Thelonious Monk, one of the most singular voices in jazz history. His unmistakable compositions, rhythms and harmonies are brought back to life on the Sounds stage. A night celebrating the music and legacy of a true jazz icon.
Sounds Jazz Club
Ixelles
Concert
MONK - TRIBUTE NIGHT
JUKE NIGHT : BRUSSELS SWING MACHINE
Our house band is back! Still under the expert guidance of the unmissable Mathieu Najean, this veritable ‘all-star’ of Brussels’ vibrant swing scene draws inspiration from the golden age of jazz, from the 1920s right through to the 1960s. Skillfully blending timeless classics with jealously guarded hidden gems, they bring this music to life in such a warm atmosphere that it becomes physically impossible not to tap your feet in your seat, a broad smile on your face. With arrangements cut to perfection, a close-knit rapport and a meticulously crafted band sound, not to mention first-rate soloists who set the stage alight, absolutely all the ingredients are in place to ensure you enjoy the perfect evening in the cosy atmosphere of a jazz club. Tune in faithfully once a month, with the promise that each new instalment will bring delightful little discoveries to refresh and enrich the inexhaustible swing repertoire!
Mathieu Najean (reeds) ; Jean-Paul Estievenart (trumpet) ; Timothé Lemaire (trombone) ; Wouter Van den Broeck (piano) ; Victor Foulon (upright bass) ; Matthias De Waele (drums)
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
JUKE NIGHT : BRUSSELS SWING MACHINE
Key Time : Margaux Vranken
Enjoy the early evening with the city’s finest pianists performing timeless classics...
Margaux Vranken (piano)
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
Key Time : Margaux Vranken
Echo Woods
Jazz Station
Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode
Concert
Echo Woods
Vijay Iyer: Solo
Anyone perusing Vijay Iyer's CV should set aside some time to read it in full: producer, writer, bandleader, professor, composer and pianist. His numerous collaborations with the likes of Arooj Aftab, Craig Taborn and Steve Coleman are all the confirmation you need: Vijay Iyer is a musician's musician. DownBeat has already voted him Jazz Artist of the Year four times, in part thanks to his ECM albums in various line-ups. The American artist rarely crosses the Atlantic, but will make a special visit to Bozar this autumn, performing a solo piano concert in Hall M. Building on the legacy of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Alice Coltrane and Geri Allen, Iyer has developed his own musical language, one that straddles tradition and the avant-garde. As Rolling Stone noted: "Iyer's music knows no bounds."
Vijay Iyer (piano)
Bozar - Centre for Fine Arts
Brussels
Concert
Vijay Iyer: Solo
The Hi-Stakes
The Hi-Stakes is a hyperactive hyped hip Rhythm ‘n’ Blues band based in Amsterdam.
Original tunes, with lyrics full of irony and passion, played authentically from a vast range of popular genres of the time, be it a Blue Note Records’ boogaloo or an explosive old school rhythm ‘n blues number; in other words, their repertoire (entirely original) covers anything in between the jazz and the blues worlds.
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
The Hi-Stakes
The Late Jam with Manolo Cabras
After the weekend concerts, come and enjoy a drink in the company of jazz musicians who gather on our stage to trade licks on timeless standards. A trio takes to the stage at 11pm and keeps the musical jousting flowing smoothly into the small hours. Free entry — a hat is placed by the piano should you wish to support the artists and the Toots cultural project.
Manolo Cabras and guests
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
The Late Jam with Manolo Cabras
Etienne Déconfin Trio
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
Etienne Déconfin Trio
Etienne Déconfin Trio
We are delighted to welcome this exceptional trio to the stage! Officially formed in 2022, this formidable trio (who have already made a splash with their 2024 album *Wanted*) are here to present the repertoire from their brand-new album: *The Magician in You*, freshly released in 2025 on the prestigious Fresh Sound label. Born in 1990 in Bourges into a family of musicians, Étienne Déconfin was immersed from a very young age in a musical world of rare intensity. Although he began with classical piano at the age of just five, the call of freedom and improvisation drew him towards jazz at the age of 13. Deeply influenced by the lyricism and energy of giants such as Bill Evans, Michel Petrucciani, Keith Jarrett, John Coltrane and McCoy Tyner, he has forged a strong and captivating musical identity.Having become a key figure on the Parisian and international scenes since 2010, the pianist has undertaken numerous high-profile collaborations and tours across the globe. His impressive CV speaks for itself: he has crossed swords on stage and in the studio with heavyweights such as Marcus Miller, Ari Hoenig, Jeremy Pelt, Gaël Horellou, Géraud Portal, Justin Brown and Olivier Temime.Today, he expresses himself to the full, backed by the masterful rhythm section of Viktor Nyberg on double bass and Antoine Paganotti on drums. With obvious chemistry, a formidable swing and a raw, visceral sensitivity: get ready for a spellbinding musical journey, led by one of the most exciting trios on the current jazz scene.
Etienne Déconfin (piano) ; Viktor Nyberg (upright bass) ; Antoine Paganotti (drums)
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
Etienne Déconfin Trio
Concert Emilie Mover en John Snauwaert
GC Wabo
Watermael-Boitsfort
Concert
Concert Emilie Mover en John Snauwaert