From September 12 to 14, '24, Ghent will be buzzing with jazz. The prestigious European Jazz Conference is coming, accompanied by a host of international programmers.
Grab a piece of the cake and discover a selection of our excellent Belgian jazz scene at (free) showcases in downtown Ghent.
A professional jury selected 20 Belgian projects to play a showcase during the official (paying) program of the European Jazz Conference, powered by Sabam for Culture and Playright.
But no jazz party without an audience! See which concerts you can attend without a convention pass.
The program for external audiences
Thursday 12.09
In town (free):
21:00 Young Curators Program: Elis Floreen - De Centrale
21:00 SUWI (*info see below) - Hot Club Gent
21:00 Keith Canvas (*info see below) - Missy Sippy
21:45 Jules & Gents (*info see below) - Club Telex
22:15 Young Curators Program: Bodem - De Centrale
23:30 Young Curators Program: KAU - De Centrale
23:00 Fnussjen - Club Telex
23:00 Camille-Alban Spreng’s Odil - Trefpunt Concertzaal
23:00 Karen Willems' Terre Sol Four - Hot Club Gent
23:30 Le Monde Merveilleux de Pépito - Missy Sippy
23:30 Black Flower - Bar Lume
Be on time because full is full
Friday 13.09
Ha Concerts
21:00 Doors
21:30 GINGERBLACKGINGER
22:15 Stéphane Galland & the Rhythm Hunters
23:45 End
Elsewhere in town (free):
21:45 AYATARU (*info zie onder)
23:00 MDCIII - Club Telex
23:00 Vitja Pauwels' Early Life Forms - Trefpunt Concertzaal
23:00 Under The Reefs Orchestra - Hot Club Gent
23:30 Nabou - Missy Sippy
23:30 Aleph Quintet - Bar Lume
Be on time because full is full
Saturday 14.09
Wintercircus
20:00 schntzl - 360° Sound Première
Ha Concerts
20:15 Doors
21:00 De Beren Gieren
21:45 Julien Tassin Quartet
22:15 End
* Extra info bands 12/9
SUWI has an appealing and sensitive energy. They keep it simple with nimble melodies and casual grooves and overwhelm you with fire and silence. Think Jimi Hendrix and Connan Mockasin. The release of their third album "Playing for Oscar" is scheduled for spring 2024. Cyriel Vandenabeele (guitar), Elias Devoldere (drums), Mattias Geernaert (bass)
Keith Canvas (albumrelease) - Hot-blooded vocals and piano jazzHe comes to introduce his new album, "Imposter Syndrome. His special vibrato voice, style and presence are reminiscent of such stars as Jamie Cullum, Gregory Porter, Ray Charles and even Al Green. Groovy pop meets jazz meets soul.
Jules & Gents
Jules & Gents is a young and energetic jazz quartet from Ghent, Belgium. The band is known for their love of swing and their playful and unpredictable arrangements of old standards. They have created a unique and captivating sound that is both playful and accessible. Their live performances are a real treat, bringing their music to life with infectious energy and enthusiasm. Julie Honorez (vocals), Elias d'Hooge (keys), Zjef Van Steenbergen (double bass), Tom Peeters (drums)
AYATARU
AYATARU is the world created by drummer/producer Thijs van Scharen. He blends his love of beats and deep grooves with influences ranging from UK breakbeat and LA's avant-garde hip-hop scene to IDM and spiritual jazz. All wrapped in rich textures and warm sounds. Capturing the moment as it comes and creating new worlds where head nodding and dancing come together with deep thought within. This collage, where each composition is a different scene, a different vibration, can be seen as a movie - through which the listener is guided and can create his own story. Ee (EWI, saxophone, bass clarinet), Alexis Boone (keys), Sander Huys (bass), Thijs van Scharen (drums).
With the support of Creative Europe, Bijloke Muziekcentrum, Europe Jazz Network, Stad Gent, Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Lotto, Sabam for Culture, PlayRight, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Wallonie-Bruxelles Musiques, Museact, Belgium Booms, VIERNULVIER Gent, DEMOCRAZY, Gent Jazz & Omer.
