Jazz In Brussels and Belgium

When I arrived in late nineteen eighty-nine Brussels was a truly dynamic scene. In fact, I thought I had died and gone to a jazz heaven. The amazing 'Jazz Rally'.  'Brussels Jazz Club' one of the most beautifully appointed jazz clubs in the world located on the Grand Place. Overlooking the Place Fernand Coq the wonderful "Bierodrome'. 'Preservation Hall' home of traditional jazz,  and much, more. A jazz scene where international names performed on a regular basis and who would drop in on a session and blow. A number of jazz luminaries made their home in Brussels including the late Mal Waldron.

Though Brussels is central, also included is material from other cities and regions of Belgium.

Over the years I have accumulated an  archive of jazz related material. This site celebrates former days and more recent times.  If you feel inclined to contribute just register and upload your: Photographs. Videos (including YouTube links) Press cuttings. Audio files. In fact any related and uploadable items. 

Feedback and comments are most welcome.

Jazz In Brussels - Bands Jazz In Brussels - Bands   Herman Sandy QuintetConcert au Théâtre Patria, rue du Marais à Bruxelles, le 20 décembre 1957 – De gauche à droite: WillyAlbimoor (p), Roger Asselberghs... Paul Dubois Paul Dubois Paul Dubois (January 24, 1924 - September 1, 2016 was a Belgian jazz musician. He played double bass and was a singer in mainstream jazz. Dubois was self-taught as a bass... Bobby Jasper Bobby Jasper Born in Liège, Belgium, Jaspar learned to play piano and clarinet at a young age. Later, he took up the tenor saxophone and flute. With the "Bop Shots" band, he took his first... Jazz In Brusssels - Clubs - Page 2 Jazz In Brussels - Clubs - Page 2   Marcus Mingus  Opened by Alan and Sally, French and English respectively. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac adjacent to the 'Jeanneke Piss' was an... Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium 1970s 19th Century | 1900-1918 | 1918-1930 | 1930-1940 | 1940-1960 | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990 Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium 1970s Placebo Open Sky... Music (1924–1939): A History of Belgium’s First Jazz Journal Music (1924–1939): A History of Belgium’s First Jazz Journal Matthias Heyman Introduction Peter De Greef’s jazzy covers helped transform Music into a specialized jazz magazine by... Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium 1980s 19th Century | 1900-1918 | 1918-1930 | 1930-1940 | 1940-1960 | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990 Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium 1980s     The 1980s At the... Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium1940-1960 19th Century | 1900-1918 | 1918-1930 | 1930-1940 | 1940-1960 | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990 Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium1940-1960     The... Félix Simtaine Félix Simtaine He discovered music during his childhood. He began by trying his hand at the trombone, a discipline that he quickly abandoned for the drums. Self-taught, he began an amateur career... The Bistrouille Amateur Dance Orchestra The Bistrouille Amateur Dance Orchestra The Bistrouille Amateur Dance Orchestra (or Bistrouille (A.D.O.) was founded in Brussels in 1920 and was one of the first amateur jazz orchestras in... Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium 1950s 19th Century | 1900-1918 | 1918-1930 | 1930-1940 | 1940-1960 | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990 Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium 1950s 1959, Comblain-la-Tour opened the... Robert De Kers Robert De Kers Robert De Kers, stage name / pseudonym for Robert Pierre De Keersmaeker, (Antwerp, August 10, 1906 - Brussels, January 16, 1987) was a Belgian jazz trumpet player and band... Jacques Pelzer Jacques Pelzer Jacques Pelzer was a saxophonist (alto and, more rarely, soprano) and Belgian jazz flautist born June 24, 1924 in Liège and died August 6, 1994 in the same city. He is the... Jazz In Brussels - Musicians Jazz In Brussels - Musicians Johnny Dover Saxophonist More Information NL | EN  Herman Sandy Trumpet More Information DE | EN Jazz Sels Saxophone More... Sadi Sadi Sadi (real name, Pol Sadi Lallemand) was a Belgian jazz musician, born in Andenne on October 23, 1927 and died in Huy on February 20, 2009. Sometimes nicknamed "Fats" Sadi, he was fond... Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium 1930-1940 19th Century | 1900-1918 | 1918-1930 | 1930-1940 | 1940-1960 | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990 Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium 1930-1940   1930-1940 At the end...

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