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.

Johnny Dover Johnny Dover Johnny Dover (1929 -October 28, 2002 in Brussels) was a Belgian jazz and studio musician (saxophones, clarinets), band leader, arranger and composer. Dover began playing 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... Jazz In Brussels - Print Jazz In Brussels - Print Jazz Streets Jazz Streets September 1990   Jazz Streets   A remarkable monthly magazine and 'What's On' that ran from the eighties... 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... René Thomas René Thomas René Thomas (Liège, February 25, 1926 - Santander (Spain), January 3, 1975) was a Belgian jazz guitarist. Although little known to the general public, he enjoyed a strong live... 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... Jazz In Brussels - Festivals Jazz In Brussels - Festivals Jazz Rally  Starting in the nineteen-eighties and ending in nineteen ninety-seven the 'Jazz Rally' was a major event on the Brussels jazz calendar.... Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium 1990- 19th Century | 1900-1918 | 1918-1930 | 1930-1940 | 1940-1960 | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990 Jazz In Brussels - History Of Jazz In Belgium 1990- BJO   Belgium has yielded a... Jazz In Brussels - Clubs Jazz In Brussels - Clubs Brussels Jazz Club Located on the Grand Place in the heart of Brussels this venue combined a beautiful location with a very stylish interior. Many famous names and... 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... 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... Herman Sandy Herman Sandy Herman Sandy (actually Herman Sanders) November 15, 1921  in Brussels; † May 13, 2020  was a Belgian jazz trumpeter.Live and act Sandy took lessons at St. Gilles Music... 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... 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...

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