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Throughout April, Sounds is celebrating 40 years of jazz.'Four decades of music, nights, encounters, and that unique energy that keeps this room alive, night after night.This anniversary month brings...
Interviews (Abel Selaocoe/Robin Verheyen/Marion Rampal/Roberto Ottaviano/Sylvie Courvoisier/Matthieu Saglio/Jasper Huysentruyt), CD-, concert reviews, articles ...
The Bremen International Jazz Fair, Jazzahead!, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and is honouring Sweden as its partner country.Jazzahead! is a trade fair, a conference and a showcase fes...
Jazz&mo’ #35 is one for the DIY enthusiasts! The musicians in this issue experiment, build, promote and improvise in their own unique (and perhaps a bit quirky?) way, embracing the charm of the ho...
We have learnt of the death of the saxophonist, flautist and composer Steve Houben on Saturday 21 March 2026. He passed away at the age of 76, surrounded by his family.Born into a family of musicians...
Talented musicians from the Brussels and Flemish jazz scene can now apply for Gent Jazz Talent 2026 ! Do you think you know who will be the big jazz band of tomorrow, or do you have what it takes yo...
The courses listed below are open to all musicians who have a good knowledge of their instrument and wish to broaden their musical horizons, discover jazz or develop their skills in the area.Open to a...
On Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October 2026, the third edition of the Motives Festival will take place at the Velinx in Tongeren. This year, the festival is partnering with Belgium Booms x JazzLab, a prog...
The Province of Namur is launching its call for applications for the Thirionet Fund: a unique opportunity for young artistic talents from Namur to develop their careers thanks to an incentive grant.Th...
Michel Mainil continues his work as a writer on Belgian jazz musicians. This new monograph is devoted to Michel Herr.Entitled Michel Herr – Intérieur Jazz, this book offers a unique insight into the a...
Every year at the end of May, Brussels becomes a major meeting place where jazz fills the city with life. The festival is more than just a celebration: it is a space for meeting, discovery, and collab...