Violin in Jazz - Read the Instructions

Wednesday in Jazz, a series of lecture-concerts from January to June Protected content , offers a series of events dedicated to the history, protagonists, and languages ​​of jazz.

This event is dedicated to jazz violin, through the pivotal figure of Stéphane Grappelli. His language incorporates the legacy of another great Italian, Joe Venuti, reworked into a personal poetics grounded in elegance, natural lyricism, a profound sense of swing, and a constant chamber music dialogue with other instruments.

From this legacy, the evening will shift to contemporary Italy:

Piergiorgio Farina, a key figure on the Italian scene, capable of combining swing tradition, improvisational energy, and a melodic sensibility with a strong Mediterranean influence.

Luca Ciarla, a symbol of a generation that has expanded the violin's lexicon, integrating languages ​​and techniques with a personal, modern, and open vision.

The evening consists of two parts:

7:00-7:30 PM: Lecture in the form of a musical story by Maestro Angelo Gregorio, saxophonist, composer, and artistic director of the Belgian Italian Jazz Festival and the Venerdì in Jazz series;
7:30-8:15 PM: Trio concert with Julien Gillain (violin), Guillaume Gillain (guitar), and Antoine Maes (double bass).

Tickets are available through the Protected content Given the venue's limited capacity, early booking is highly recommended.