Pierre De Surgères, born in 1973, is a Belgian musician who skillfully fuses modern jazz and mainstream pop. His distinctive style, both gentle and sophisticated, evokes a symphony of feelings, deftly navigating between melancholy and exaltation. Surgères, with his talent for jazz and love for pop, has managed to create a unique musical atmosphere that transcends genre boundaries. [Last update: 19/11/24]

Mâäk's Spirit, this Belgian modernist jazz collective, has been a real phenomenon since its foundation in 1998. Oscillating between traditional jazz and modern jazz, they have managed to create their own distinct style, true to the Belgian spirit. Their melodies evoke a myriad of emotions, from the deepest to the most jubilant. Mâäk's Spirit is the quintessence of Belgian jazz music, a free and audacious spirit that never ceases to surprise us. [Last update: 19/11/24]

A multifaceted Belgian artist, Lorenzo Di Maio is an enigmatic musician, constantly in search of new sounds. His passion for the guitar, which started at the age of 9, evolved into a deep exploration of jazz at 15. A graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, Di Maio managed to stand out by participating in various notable projects, such as 4in1, which won an Octave de la Musique. His music, a harmonious blend of mainstream pop and modern Belgian jazz, has resonated on numerous Belgian and European stages. [Last update: 19/11/24]

Originally from Belgium, Julien Tassin, the exploratory guitarist, is dedicated to original, improvised, and expressive music. His style is rooted in a fusion of pop and jazz, with touches of ambient, blues, avant-garde, and rock. Tassin is known for his constant quest for essence and purity, his raw, organic, and emotional play, his dedication to strong and lyrical melodies, and his desire to push musical boundaries. His music evokes a refined soundscape that draws an original language. [Last update: 19/11/24]

Igor Gehenot (Liège 27.11.1989) started classical piano studies from an early age. At 13 he enters the jazz section of the royal academy of Liège and at 19 the conservatory of Maastricht. When 17 he met drummer Antoine Pierre with whom he started the Metropolitan Quartet and perfom many concerts in Belgium and abroad. The Quartet wins the “Young talent” Prize at the Comblain-La-Tour Festival. He enters the Royal Conservatory of Brussels in 2009 for two years, where he studies among others with Eric Legnini, and starts his own trio with Sam Gerstmans on double bass and drummer Antoine Pierre. One of the main jazzclubs in Brussels The “Sounds”, realizing his great talent, proposes a residence fot two years. This opportunity has been essential in developing the cohesion of his trio and has also gave the opportunity to play with many guests like Félix Zurstrassen, Lionel Beuvens, Martin Méréau, Pat Cleaver, Jean-Paul Estiévenart, Lorenzo Di Maio, Sal La rocca, Jens Bouttery, Daniele Cappucci, Vincent Thékal.

Ghalia Benali, a Tunisian muse, is an essential voice that merges R&B, jazz, Arab folk and Oriental music. Born in 1968, she has been able to weave connections between the modernity of neo soul and Belgian jazz with Middle Eastern traditions. Her music is an emotional epic, a journey between the East and the West, tradition and modernity. Her unique style is an invitation to emotion and travel. [Last update: 19/11/24]

Fabian Fiorini, born in 1973, is a prodigy of Belgian music, oscillating between modern jazz and mainstream pop. His musical universe, both gentle and intense, is a true ode to his homeland, Belgium. It is through the suave melodies of smooth jazz and the thrilling rhythms of pop that he expresses his musical identity. Fiorini's tonalities are an emotional journey, where each note tells a story, each chord evokes a feeling. An artist with undeniable virtuosity. [Last update: 19/11/24]

The Brussellians of Commander Spoon interlace their eclectic wealth of influences into an energetic jazz sound, respectfully demolishing walls between jazz, hip hop, rock and electronica.

The Brussels Jazz Orchestra, born in 1993, is the only professional jazz ensemble in Belgium, with a reputation that goes beyond borders, from Singapore to New York. Its dynamic jazz, rooted in tradition, captivates with its grandiose orchestration. It is credited with 23 internationally recognized and multiple award-winning albums. In 2012, it contributed to the success of "The Artist" by co-performing the soundtrack. Led by Frank Vaganée, the orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023. [Last update: 19/11/24]

Antoine Pierre, a drummer and composer based in Brussels, is a key figure in the Belgian jazz scene. Born in 1992, this versatile musician skillfully blends mainstream pop with fusion jazz. Leader of the bands URBEX, Next.Ape, and VAAGUE, he has also collaborated with renowned musicians such as Philip Catherine and Joshua Redman. Over the years, Antoine has refined his style, oscillating between the raw energy of rock and the finesse of jazz, thus creating a rich and emotive musical symbiosis. [Last update: 19/11/24]