Jazz op zondag — fall 2023
Jazz op zondag is finally back in good old STUKcafé! We've been away for quite a while due to renovation works, but the recipe remains unchanged: almost every Sunday there's a free jazz concert or dj set in the most beautiful café of Leuven. We welcome you four times a month: twice with a live concert, once with a night curated by LUCA Jazz (with a jam session) and once with a dj set. Additions to the programme will follow throughout the next weeks, so keep an eye on this page.
FUTURE CONCERTS
Helga Ameye
Su 26.11.23 21:00
Helga Ameye takes a new approach to jazz. Together with Stanzi Cresens (cello), Wodan Onkelix (piano), Tuur Geldhof (bass) and Toon Putteman (drums), Helga looks for new atmospheres with a mix of re-worked jazz standards and own compositions that meander between indie, jazz and melodrama. With sensual riffs and smooth vocals she puts together a world where musical craftsmanship and candid songwriting meet.
Dishwasher_
Su 3.12.23 21:00
Dishwasher_ is a musical trio from Ghent established in 2019. Not limited to one specific genre, they experiment with tons of styles to create their contemporary sound. In April 2023 they released a self-titled debut via Sdban Ultra: a uniquely diverse yet coherent collection of groove-oriented songs. Despite being more than a jazz band, improvisation and a free spirit are key to their music. Arno Grootaers, Werend Van Den Bossche and Louise van den Heuvel experiment with structures and textures, letting influences from electronic music and elements from Middle Eastern and Balkan music seep in as well as hints of dance, hiphop and even metal.
LUCA Jazz
zo 10.12.23 21:00 - 0:00
STUK invites the jazz department of LUCA School of Arts for a concert and jam session in STUKcafé.
The jazz department of LUCA - Campus Lemmensinstituut in Leuven is a small but dynamic department of one of the four Flemish institutes for higher music education. The evening opens with a performance by the students, followed by an open jam.
This is the Omen
zo 17.12.23 21:00
With a powerful mix of jazz and electronica, This is the Omen creates a progressive, danceable sound that is rooted in past traditions. Hailing from the bubbling Brussels jazz scene, they bring their spiritual, trance-like sound to Leuven with heavy bass lines, exciting drums and energetic melodies. Their inspiration comes from artists like The Comet is Coming and Floating Points. Drop by for a groovy, danceable final jazzy Sunday of the year before we go into hibernation and return with a new programme in January.
PAST CONCERTS
LUCA Jazz
Su 19.11.23 21:00 - 0:00
STUK invites the jazz department of LUCA School of Arts for a concert and jam session in STUKcafé.
The jazz department of LUCA - Campus Lemmensinstituut in Leuven is a small but dynamic department of one of the four Flemish institutes for higher music education. The evening opens with a performance by the students, followed by an open jam.
Henri Hinke (dj)
Su 12.11.23 21:00
Henri Hinke is a Ghent-based genre-crossing dj with a love for long sets. His playful, groovy mix can vary from jazz, funk, soul and disco to house, acid and breaks, often all on one night. He is a collector pur sang and plays vinyl only from his carefully built-up collection full of unexpected gems.
KAU
Su 5.11.23 21:00
The Brussels-based instrumental project KAU is inspired by jazz and several European backgrounds, creating a playful, energetic atmosphere packed with broken beats and heavy grooves, with room for improvisation. Debut album The Cycle Repeats combines 80s synths, acoustic drums and electric bass and is a must-hear live.
Elias D’hooge trio
Su 29.10.23 21:00
Elias D’hooge trio tells unique stories with original compositions rooted in their dreams and inspirations. They like to mix original jazz traditions with modern composition and improvisation, creating a musical conversation that can be cosy and funny as well as tense and sad. In 2023 they won the B-jazz international contest, a competition that supports and stimulates young and upcoming bands.
Henri Hinke (dj)
Su 22.10.23 21:00
Henri Hinke is a Ghent-based genre-crossing dj with a love for long sets. His playful, groovy mix can vary from jazz, funk, soul and disco to house, acid and breaks, often all on one night. He is a collector pur sang and plays vinyl only from his carefully built-up collection full of unexpected gems.
LUCA Jazz
Su 15.10.23 21:00
STUK invites the jazz department of LUCA School of Arts for a concert and jam session in STUKcafé.
The jazz department of LUCA - Campus Lemmensinstituut in Leuven is a small but dynamic department of one of the four Flemish institutes for higher music education. The evening opens with a performance by the students, followed by an open jam.
Gustaf Ljunggren & Emil de Waal
Su 08.10.23 21:00
Jazz op zondag is back home in STUKcafé, so our favourite Scandinavian jazz duo just had to be the first international band to take the stage. Welcome back, Gustaff Ljunggren & Emil de Waal! The Swedish multi-instrumentalist and Danish drummer have released three albums, sharing a passion for inclusive music and collaborating in recent years with big names such as Bill Laswell, Wayne Horwitz and Band of horses. Their second album, Måne is even more personal and playful than their debut: avant-garde meets easy listening and ethno jazz in a dreamy, edgy mix.
Moene Peeters x Bruno de Smet
Su 01.10.23 21:00
Moene Peeters x Bruno De Smet is the energetic combination of two jazz students of LUCA: Bruno de Smet (bass synth & keys) and Moene Peeters (drums). With tons of passion they bring an impressive set, fusing jazz, funk and jungle sounds. Their musical style is inspired by artists such as Kamaal Williams, Yussef Dayes and STUFF.
Jempi Samyn (DJ)
Su 24.09.23 21:00
We kick off the new season with a dj set by Jempi Samyn, a man who lives and breathes jazz. He has been active as a reviewer and interviewer for years, hosts a weekly jazz show on BRUZZ (JAZZ STATION), and mapped the Belgian jazz scene in the wonderful book The Finest in Belgian Jazz.
