Belgium's finest!
Leuven Jazz shows you the diversity of the Belgian jazz scene, from established names to young & upcoming!
We open the 12th edition with a serving of fresh jazz sound. After opening sets by Troy x Koné and singer-songwriter Anna Winkin, the trio Slagader serves up its exciting, danceable mix of jazz and electronica.
THU 13.03 – BAC ATELIER
MASSOT / FLORIZOONE / HORBACZEWSKI
A musical journey full of imagination and virtuosity! For almost 20 years, this trio has guaranteed a masterful blend of jazz, classical, tango and more. In the afternoon, they also perform a Musical Adventure for children (6+).
SAT 15.03 – DE APPELTUIN
MEROPE & KMRU
An exciting, moving encounter between the Lithuanian ambient folk of Merope and the imposing electronica of KMRU. Opener Abel Ghekiere combines minimal jazz with traditional folk.
FRI 14.03 – STUK
SALUT LES VOISINS – JAZZ BIJ DE BUREN (Jazz at the neighbours)
Leuven Jazz joins hands with a Flemish-Walloon-Brussels alliance* for a (language) borderless jazz menu. With live sets by Munsch Trio, Under The Reefs Orchestra, Bex, Vaganée-Gerstmans-Verbruggen and Stéphane Galland & The Rhythm Hunters!
WED 19.03 & THU 20.03
30CC/SCHOUWBURG & JAZZ @ CAMPUS CORSO
BELGIAN ALL STARS & SWINGMASTERS
The Belgian All Stars - Frank Vaganée,Jan de Haas, Ivan Paduart, Sal La Rocca and Mimi Verderame - mix The Great American Songbook, bossa nova and their own compositions. In East Coast West Coast, the Swingmasters take you on a jazz journey through the USA of the 1950s.
MON 17.03 (ALL STARS) & FRI 21.03 (SWINGMASTERS)
JAZZ @ CAMPUS CORSO
Together with their teachers, students of the LUCA jazz course will showcase their talents. The Big Band focuses on the music of Bert Joris and the theme combos honour greats such as John Coltrane, Cesar Walton and Joni Mitchell. Including Frank Vaganée, Dré Pallemaerts and Lynn Cassiers.
FRI 14.03 > FRI 21.03 (THEME COMBOS)
WED 19.03 (BIG BAND)
30CC/SCHOUWBURG