Originally from Belgium, Jean-Philippe Collard-Neven is a multi-faceted virtuoso. Gracefully fusing jazz, pop, and classical music, he has managed to create a very distinct sound. His music, rooted in bebop and smooth jazz, is tinged with a touch of mainstream pop. Born in a country rich in musical diversity, Collard-Neven transcends genre boundaries using his talent for the piano. His music is a true emotional experience, a sonic journey where every note counts. [Last update: 19/11/24]

Born in Belgium, Jean-Paul Estiévenart is a virtuoso of the trumpet, juggling between jazz, mainstream pop, and smooth jazz. Since 2013, he has been navigating his own musical odyssey, first in a trio then in a quintet, playing with the codes of jazz while preserving its elegance and authenticity. His music, lyrical and energetic, is an invitation to improvisation and exploration for each performer. His work, "Behind The Darkness", is an autobiographical reflection of the dark moments in his existence. With over 40 albums to his credit, Estiévenart is one of the most in-demand figures on the Belgian jazz scene. [Last update: 19/11/24]

Hailing from the flat country of Belgium, Ivan Paduart is a keyboard virtuoso whose aura resonates well beyond the borders. Born on October 20, 1966, he honed his art by oscillating between mainstream pop and jazz in all its forms. His musical approach, a delicious mix of Belgian jazz and smooth jazz, delivers raw emotion, which is savored like an amber beer in the shade of a century-old oak tree. Paduart is a traveler of notes, a storyteller of melodies, a symphony for the ears. [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.

Born in musical Belgium, Greg Houben, son of the illustrious saxophonist Steve Houben, is a fusion of jazz and pop bursts. Oscillating between theatre and music, Belgium and Brazil, his trumpet remains his main asset, a common thread in his multiple projects. His influences are as diverse as Mathieu Boogaerts, Louis Chedid or Chet Baker, but it is his uniqueness that charms. Resolutely cosmopolitan, he tells his story with tenderness and elegance that make hearts swing. [Last update: 19/11/24]

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]