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Nicolas Mortelmans SPACE Quartet
Improvised music that takes you on a psychedelic journey
An intense concert that experiments with psychedelic rock, ambient, funk, and jazz, creating an experience that is both meditative and explosive.
Sandwich with Jazz
Eat your lunch in one of Leuven's most beautiful spots, while enjoying live music and dj-sets.
free
free
free
free
Theme combo Vocal Ensemble
Teachers Lynn Cassiers and Ariadne Van den Brande put together a vocal ensemble with a programme of original compositions.
free
Theme combo Octet
Trombone teacher Dree Peremans gathers his students in this pocket-sized big band.
free
Theme combo Horace Silver
Together with his students, trombone teacher Dree Peremans is focusing on the American jazz pianist and composer Horace Silver (1928–2014).
free
Theme combo Odd Meters 1
Led by a LUCA teacher this combo explores the world of shifting beats and rhythmic surprises.
free
Theme combo Odd Meters 2
A LUCA teacher and his themed combo immerse you in a world full of rhythmic surprises and changing beats.
free
Theme combo Contrafacts
With his students, bass teacher Jos Machtel will guide you through the creative process of combining recognition and innovation.
free
Sultan Stevenson Trio (UK) & Bremer/McCoy (DK)
double bill / album release shows!
Jazz with fire and tranquillity: the Sultan Stevenson Trio and Bremer/McCoy together on one magical evening / Leuven Jazz x Piano Days
Theme combo Pat Metheny
Together with his students, drum teacher Dré Pallemaerts focuses on the versatile American guitarist Pat Metheny.
free
Theme combo Chick Corea
With his students, bass teacher Jos Machtel explores the repertoire of American jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea.
free
INUIT presents Minla & VLIEGWERK
double bill
INUIT presents an atmospheric, dreamy double bill. Experience both bands in a club setting!
free (voluntary contribution)
Belle Chen (AU/TW)
Ravel In The Forest / Lying-down concert
Lie down and immerse yourself in the colourful, warm sound of Belle Chen.
Bries
an enchanting theater concert for children
Bries is a unique combination of music, dance and animation, where children learn to unwind and express their creativity in a playful way.
3-8 year
Theme combo The Cannonball Adderley Quintet/Sextet Essentials
Frank Vaganée and his students introduce you to the Quintet and Sextet repertoire of American jazz saxophonist Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley.
free
Theme combo The Music of Bert Joris
small ensemble versions
Saxophone teacher Frank Vaganée and his students will immerse you in the intimate universe of Bert Joris.
free
NOVA ft. Félix Zurstrassen, Aaron Parks (US) & Jeff Ballard (US)
Opener: Orson Claeys
Félix Zurstrassen leads the prestigious international quintet NOVA and is joined by pianist Aaron Parks and drummer Jeff Ballard at Leuven Jazz.
The Bad Plus, Chris Potter (US) & Craig Taborn (US)
tribute to Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet
A fresh, energetic tribute to Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet, where the spirit of ground-breaking jazz is celebrated and reinvented.
Mattias De Craene & Black Koyo
Together with the musicians of Black Koyo, saxophonist Mattias De Craene blends jazz, electronic music and gnawa traditions into a spiritual sound.