Looking Within
Brussels Jazz Orchestra & Philippe Thuriot
Description
With Looking Within, Brussels Jazz Orchestra offers a counterbalance to today's busy, hectic and digital society: together with accordionist Philippe Thuriot, the orchestra has created a brand-new programme that invites the audience to experience a unique contemplative performance.
New compositions as quiet as a whisper but not less powerful were penned by jazz trumpeter Bert Joris, with whom the orchestra has collaborated very successfully on several occasions.
Looking Within is a meditative experience for both the performers and audience, which also challenges the traditional concept of orchestral arrangement.
Performers
- Philippe Thuriot, accordeon
- Brussels Jazz Orchestra
Biography
Philippe Thuriot 
- Is a versatile Belgian accordionist
- Has been performing on international stages for 30 years
- Zigzagged his whole career between various worlds: classical, jazz, improvisation ...
- Made his first tour with Alain Platel's ensemble in 1996
- Also enjoys playing early music and has recorded Bach's Goldberg Variations, among others
Brussels Jazz Orchestra
- Brings jazz with a dynamic, orchestral sound
- Is Belgium's only professional large jazz orchestra
- Has a reputation that stretches from Singapore to New York
- Is a much-loved guest at festivals and venues all over the world
- Recorded 21 CDs that received international awards
- Was founded in 1993 and has Frank Vaganée as its artistic direction
Bert Joris
- Is a Belgian jazz trumpeter
- Built a solid reputation as an improviser, composer, arranger and teacher
- His work is played by orchestras all over the world
- Has received several awards for his compositions
- Toured with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra from Sweden to the United States
Practical
Location
- Sint-Martinuskerk
Zomerlaan 1
9930 Zomergem
Timing
- The performance takes place on Sunday, October 6th
- Start time: 19:00
