'Boogie Boy' Paul Ambach & Band
‘Boogie Boy’ Paul Ambach is a legendary rhythm and blues, pianist, singer and showman renowned over more than four decades for his explosive piano style and powerful “blues shouter” vocals. Deeply inspired by Ray Charles and classic American R&B Paul has shared the stage with legends including B.B. King, Ray Charles, James Brown and John Lee Hooker and performed at North Sea Jazz, Jazz at Juan les Pins, Montreux Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott’s in London and Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar in New York. Paul has this year toured Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo and recently recorded a new album with Blues legend John Primer.
'Boogie Boy’ Paul Ambach (vocals, piano), Agustin Foly (guitar), Philip Kanza (bass), Toto Poznantek (drums)
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
'Boogie Boy' Paul Ambach & Band
Late Jam Blues
Once a month, after the Brussels Rhythm’n Blues Club's double-bill evenings, Roman opens our late session to welcome blues and rhythm’n blues musicians until the early morning.
Roman (MC)
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
Late Jam Blues
GIPSY JAZZ NIGHT
Adrien Tarraga - guitare
Renaud Crois - Violon
Sam Op de Beek - guitare rythmique
Victor Foulon - contrebasse
A night rooted in the spirit of gypsy jazz, led by guitarist Adrien Tarraga alongside violinist Renaud Crols. Swing, virtuosity and improvisation come together in a warm, spontaneous live session, celebrating the legacy of Django Reinhardt and beyond.
Sounds Jazz Club
Ixelles
Concert
GIPSY JAZZ NIGHT
Brussels Rhythm and Blues Club
Boogie Boy Paul Ambach is a legendary rhythm and blues, pianist, singer and showman renowned over more than four decades for his explosive piano style and powerful “blues shouter” vocals. Deeply inspired by Ray Charles and classic American R&B Paul has shared the stage with legends including B.B. King, Ray Charles, James Brown and John Lee Hooker.
Boogie Boy Paul Ambach is a legendary rhythm and blues, pianist, singer and showman renowned over more than four decades for his explosive piano style and powerful “blues shouter” vocals. Deeply inspired by Ray Charles and classic American R&B Paul has shared the stage with legends including B.B. King, Ray Charles, James Brown and John Lee Hooker and performed at North Sea Jazz, Jazz at Juan les Pins, Montreux Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott’s in London and Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar in New York. Paul has this year toured Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo and recently recorded a new album with Blues legend John Primer. Paul is accompanied by Agustin Foly on guitar, Philip Kanza on bass and Toto Poznantek on drums.
BRBC houseband Midnight Mary will open the concert, performing their popular R'n'B repertoire, featuring classics by Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Bo Diddley, Elmore James, Junior Wells, Link Wray, Big Mama Thornton, Otis Redding, Al Green and others.
After the concert there is a late blues jam hosted by Roman until 2am.
Toots Jazz Club serves a variety of excellent beers, wines and cocktails. Note: standing-room concert, no guaranteed seating, to allow room for dancing.
You can keep in touch with events via the brand new BRBC website, the BRBC Facebook group, the Facebook Fan Page and Instagram.
BRBC concert videos: https://www.brbc.be/concertvideos.html
Boogie Boy Paul Ambach & Band + Midnight Mary
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
Brussels Rhythm and Blues Club
Female '10 Strings blues fusion' trio in 'Time zone', a musico-theatrical show
Côté Village
Uccle
Concert
Female '10 Strings blues fusion' trio in 'Time zone', a musico-theatrical show
Sarah Letor & Soul band
Sarah Letor & Soul band
The original titles of Sarah Letor crossed the airwaves of Belgian radio. Since her very musical beginnings, she has drawn her inspiration from her all time hero Stevie Wonder, whom she will pay tribute to, yet in her own way, that she transmits to her audience
Sarah Letor’s universe has a freshness and energy that shine like sun through her music... Better for us to agree with her!!!
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
Sarah Letor & Soul band
Quiet Colors
Jazz Station
Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode
Concert
Quiet Colors
The Jetsky Trio meets Het Collectief Trio
Le Baixu
Brussels
Concert
The Jetsky Trio meets Het Collectief 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
NOSTALGIA IN GRAND PLACE : JOACHIM CAFFONNETTE PLAYS BUD POWELL
Alongside Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and his close friend Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell is one of the founding fathers of bebop. A tormented genius, scarred for life by a police beating that triggered severe mental health issues, he was responsible for superb, particularly inspired compositions, some of which have become among the most frequently played standards in the repertoire.Today, Joachim Caffonnette presents a selection of pieces by this giant of the piano and bebop, backed by a top-class line-up, with the themes led by Jean-Paul Estiévenart on trumpet.
Joachim Caffonnette (piano) ; Jean-Paul Estievenart (trumpet) ; Matthias De Waele (drums) ; bass TBA
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
NOSTALGIA IN GRAND PLACE : JOACHIM CAFFONNETTE PLAYS BUD POWELL
NØ STEAM
Formed in 2022, NØ Steam is a Belgian band blending jazz, funk, hip-hop and electro-jazz influences. Led by pianist Igor Gehenot and guitarist Fabrizio Graceffa, the group's original repertoire combines contemporary sounds with the energy of the electro-jazz era. Powerful brass sections, a driving rhythm section, the turntable artistry of DJ Eb Kaito, vibrant improvisations and carefully crafted arrangements shape the band's distinctive identity. Through a fresh set of compositions, NØ Steam delivers an energetic and immersive musical experience, creating a unique sound that bridges modern grooves, jazz tradition and urban influences.
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
NØ STEAM
Eve Beuvens Quartet
Café Roskam
Brussels
Concert
Eve Beuvens Quartet
CHANTAL ACDA X RACHEL THERRIEN
Chantal Acda - Vocals, Guitar
Rachel Therrien - Trumpet
DUTCH/BELGIAN SINGER-SONGWRITER CHANTAL ACDA STARTED MAKING MUSIC IN 2006 UNDER THE SLEEPINGDOG MONIKER. SINCE THE SUCCESS OF ‘LET YOUR HANDS BE MY GUIDE’ (2013), THE FIRST ALBUM RELEASED UNDER HER OWN NAME, SHE HAS COLLABORATED WITH MANY INSPIRING ARTISTS LIKE NILS FRAHM, DAMIEN RICE, BORGAR MAGNASON AND BILL FRISELL AND PLAYED WITH BANDS LIKE ISBELLS AND MARBLE SOUNDS. HER MOST RECENT ALBUMS INCLUDE THE JAZZ-INSPIRED RECORD ‘SILENTLY HELD’ (2024) AND THE ALTERNATIVE ROCK ALBUM ‘THE WHALE’ (2025). HER SENSITIVE VOCALS AND DEEPLY PERSONAL LYRICS HAVE CAPTIVATED AUDIENCES ALL OVER EUROPE. THREE-TIME GRAMMY-NOMINATED TRUMPETER, COMPOSER, PRODUCER, AND BANDLEADER RACHEL THERRIEN IS CELEBRATED FOR HER EMOTIONALLY POWERFUL SOUND, FEARLESS IMPROVISATION, AND GENRE-EXPANDING ARTISTIC VISION. BASED BETWEEN NEW YORK CITY, MONTREAL, AND HAVANA, SHE MERGES CONTEMPORARY JAZZ WITH AFRO-DIASPORIC TRADITIONS, WEAVING AFRO-CARIBBEAN AND LATIN AMERICAN RHYTHMIC FORMS INTO A BOLD MODERN VOICE. WINNER OF THE FOLK MUSIC AWARD CANADA (2026) FOR INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR, TD GRAND PRIZE JAZZ AWARD (2015) AND THE STINGRAY RISING STAR AWARD (2016), THERRIEN IS ALSO A MULTIPLE JUNO AND ADISQ NOMINEE. SHE LEADS THE ACCLAIMED LATIN JAZZ PROJECT (MI HOGAR II) AND THE DUO DIALOGUE WITH PIANIST ALBERT MARQUÉS (CHRONOGRAPH RECORDS), AND HAS PERFORMED WORLDWIDE AT STAR VENUES LIKE BLUE NOTE NYC, SFJAZZ, AND THE LINCOLN CENTER SUMMER FOR THE CITY. DURING THEIR RESIDENCY AT SOUNDS, CHANTAL AND RACHEL WILL EXPLORE HOW THEIR DISTINCT MUSICAL VOICES CAN BLEND TOGETHER INTO SOMETHING NEW.
Sounds Jazz Club
Ixelles
Concert
CHANTAL ACDA X RACHEL THERRIEN
ZOST session 16.11
GC Elzenhof
Ixelles
Concert
ZOST session 16.11
Maur-Vantomme Quartet album release 'Old Friend'
Laurent Maur & Dominique Vantomme – a 25-year musical journey, now finally on record
Some musical encounters are so powerful that they last a lifetime. When Laurent Maur (harmonica) and Dominique Vantomme (piano) first met in Paris twenty-five years ago, an instant and special connection was born. Two musicians with their own voices and universes, yet sharing the same openness to adventure and the same quest for a story that goes beyond notes on paper.
Over the years, they have shared stages across the world, written music together, and refined a language that only they fully speak. And yet, one thing remained absent: a recording that captured this long-standing collaboration. Until now.
At Finster Studio in Antwerp, under the expert ears of Joris Callewaert, they decided to take the leap. In just a single day, their first joint album was recorded – a deliberate choice to preserve the spontaneity and intensity of their playing. No endless polishing, no compromises: just the pure energy of the moment.
For this project, they embraced the power of the quartet and invited two musical soulmates: Werner Lauscher (double bass) and Domenico Verderame (drums). Together they form an ensemble where sound, rhythm, and imagination merge seamlessly.
The album offers a rich palette of original compositions – by Laurent, Dominique, and Domenico – ranging from lyrical melodies to rhythmic outbursts. On top of that, they chose two covers, which in their interpretation take on entirely new forms, respectful of their origins yet imbued with a fresh, personal signature.
The result is an album that resists categorization: jazzy in its freedom, classical in its finesse, and above all personal in its expression. Each track breathes the friendship, trust, and creative hunger of four musicians who know each other inside out.
This album is not a debut in the strict sense of the word, but rather the first tangible proof of a musical friendship that has been alive for decades. It is music that takes you along – into intimate moments, bursts of energy, and everything in between.
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
Maur-Vantomme Quartet album release 'Old Friend'
Thomas Grimmonprez trio
Free entrance — 1 drink mandatory
« Around old and New standards «
Particularly sensitive to the interaction and sharing of emotions with the public, these musicians develop a universe in which the listener is invited to cross different sound scenes: revisiting standards from Broadway musicals as well as pop standards.
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
Thomas Grimmonprez trio
LIVING LEGENDS
LIVING LEGENDS Carte blanche to Éric D'Agostino
Three living legends of Belgian jazz share the same stage for one evening: Bruno Castellucci on drums, whose sticks have backed some of the biggest names in jazz for decades; Paolo Loveri, a Belgian-Italian guitarist with a rare, unmistakable sound; and Pierre Vaiana, alto saxophone, founder of L'Âme des Poètes.
Behind this gathering: double bassist Éric D'Agostino, to whom the Music Village has given carte blanche for this exceptional evening. On stage, the four musicians' compositions speak to one another, with no line drawn between generations.
Worth noting: Bruno Castellucci is also making literary news this autumn with the release of his biography, Bruno Castellucci, itinéraire d'un sideman, written by Michel Mainil (Bossa Flor éditions).
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
LIVING LEGENDS
Pump Up The Jam with Dmitry Baevsky
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.
Dmitry Baevsky (alto sax) ; Joachim Caffonnette (piano) : Victor Foulon (upright bass) ; Armando Luongo (drums)
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
Pump Up The Jam with Dmitry Baevsky
SML
SML brings together five musicians from Los Angeles, each of whom has made their mark on the jazz, improvisation, and indie scenes. Bassist Anne Butterss, saxophonist Josh Johnson, guitarist Gregory Uhlmann, synthesizer player Jeremiah Chiu, and percussionist Booker Stardrum are united by a shared interest in sound, rhythm, and improvisation. In their music, electronics and acoustic instruments merge organically into an intricate sonic tapestry. Short motifs and pulsing rhythms build into a continuous flow of sound, rich in repetition and open to improvisation. Live, SML creates a hypnotic sound in which everything is constantly in motion, yet each layer ultimately falls into place.
Flagey
Ixelles
Concert
SML
Interplay Quartet invites Paolo Loveri
Interplay Quartet presents its very first EP. A record mixing traditional jazz and swing with chanson Française and latin influences. For this project, the band has collaborated with the great jazz guitarist Paolo Loveri.
The Music Village
Brussels
Concert
Interplay Quartet invites Paolo Loveri
Julien Tassin solo + Jordi Grognard trio
1 ticket = 2 concerts
If you like Marc Ribot, Ali Farka Toure, Fred Frith... & Sonny Rollins, Yusef Lateef, Dewey Redman ... or not!
With a unique and unmistakable approach to music and his instrument, Julien Tassin is a one-of-a- kind guitar player. Using non-traditional techniques and original tunings, he creates music that combines elements of blues, jazz, classical, Oriental and African music. The result is music born out of openness and freedom. Stubbornly he repeats musical ideas until the tension reaches a boiling point, the lyricism of his melodies becomes inevitable, and the rawness of the sound takes center stage.
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These three cats (or monkeys ?) have been playing together for quite a few years –mainly in & around Brussels’s music venues – allowing the music to evolve from (and back to) jazz standards, Monk & Ornette Coleman originals to own personal compositions. Generous, free-spirited and contagious music!
It is music that drives on freedom, energy & lyriscism, yet spiritual and delicate.
Julien Tassin, acoustic guitar &
Jordi Grognard, tenor saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute / Manolo Cabras, double bass / Gaspard Sicx, drums
Les Lundis d'Hortense @ Jazz Station
Brussels
Concert
Julien Tassin solo + Jordi Grognard trio
Gregory Hutchinson - Kind Of Now
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
Gregory Hutchinson - Kind Of Now
Gregory Hutchinson - Kind Of Now
A true star of the international jazz scene, Gregory Hutchinson has been one of the most sought-after drummers since he turned professional in the late 1980s. Having collaborated with the very best — from Ray Brown, Betty Carter and John Scofield to Kurt Rosenwinkel, Joshua Redman and Roy Hargrove — he boasts one of the most impressive CVs in contemporary jazz. Navigating with equal ease through hard-core bebop, modern jazz and hip-hop-infused grooves, he is one of the few musicians on the planet to have achieved this level of excellence, which makes all the difference to the bands he plays with, whether for a single night or for years on end.Fresh from the release of his tribute album *Kind of Now – The Pulse of Miles Davis*, he is currently touring Europe with a line-up of the very highest calibre. Bringing together some of the world’s leading jazz figures (Aaron Parks, Seamus Blake) and rising stars (Milena Casado, Jasen Weaver), he is here to present music that embodies the spirit of one of the greatest musicians in history. Having noticed that no dates were scheduled in Brussels, our artistic director jumped at the chance to welcome them to our little club. A unique opportunity to enjoy such an exceptional band in such an intimate setting. Book quickly: our venue is small, and they’re a big act!
Gregory Hutchinson (drums) ; Aaron Parks (keys, piano) ; Seamus Blake (tenor sax) ; Milena Casado (trumpet) ; Jasen Weaver (upright bass)
Toots Jazz Club
Brussels
Concert
Gregory Hutchinson - Kind Of Now
TRIBUTE TO ART BLAKEY AND THE JAZZ MESSANGERS
Immanuel Kaljouw Trumpet
Attilio Seppe Alt Saxophone
Antonio Gira Tenor Saxophone
Marco Marcelletti Piano
Gabriel Moraes Drums
Marcus Lombardini Double Bass
AN EXPLOSIVE AND SWINGING TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE GREATEST DRUMMERS WHO EVER LIVED. BE READY FOR JOYFULL SWINGING TUNES AS WELL AS ENERGETIC AND PEACEFUL ATMOSPHERES, AS THIS TALENTFULL SEXTET TAKE YOU THROUGH THE CAREER OF THE JAZZMESSANGERS.
Sounds Jazz Club
Ixelles
Concert
TRIBUTE TO ART BLAKEY AND THE JAZZ MESSANGERS
Igor Gehenot Trio
Jazz Station
Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode
Concert
Igor Gehenot Trio