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Klara talks with Osama Abdulrasol

20 Jan 2022

Olav Grondelaers (Klara Radio) talked to Osama Abdulrasol.

15 Jan 2022

Betty Vanlangendonck in the spotlight

04 Nov 2021

Frederik Heirman in the spotlight

06 Sep 2021

Nico Schepers in the spotlight

01 Jun 2021

Laurent Hendrick in the spotlight

23 Apr 2021

A new video in the series 'Let's talk about...'.

02 Apr 2021

Bart De Nolf in the spotlight

31 Dec 2018

On 11 & 12 February the BJO and Tutu Puoane will perform We Have A Dream in Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City!

31 Dec 2018

In early February BJO and David Linx will go to Canada for 2 performances of BREL.

01 Nov 2018

BJO25 Birthday tour with Maria Schneider (US)

31 Oct 2018

with OPRL (Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège) in Liège

27 Oct 2018

A new youth big-band project

16 Apr 2018

On 15 April Tutu Puoane and several BJO musicians were guests on "De Zevende Dag" on the Eén (VRT) TV network.

10 Apr 2018

Q&A about We Have A Dream

22 Feb 2018

Now for sale in the BJO webshop!

22 Feb 2018

****1/2 review for Smooth Shake with Bert Joris

09 Nov 2017

The sheet music of many BJO arrangements (by Michel Herr, Frank Vaganée, Lode Mertens,...) now for sale in our webshop!

30 Jun 2017

In June 2017, the BREL album with David Linx wins a prestigious Edison Jazz/World Award.

29 Nov 2016

24 Nov 2015

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World premiere of Night 352
On 22 January 2022 'Night 352' will premiere in the Handelsbeurs in Ghent. Brussels Jazz Orchestra paid a visit to composer and qanun player Osama Abdulrasol (photo), who told us more about this new project and how the collaboration with the orchestra started.
Order your tickets for Night 352: a contemporary interpretation of a parable from 1001 nights.

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Spring time with BJO
After Night 352, there are several concerts on the agenda. From Two Places with Zediam, Monique Harcum and DJ Grazzhoppa to the tribute to Toots Thielemans and the collaboration with Kommil Foo. Later this year, BJO will host three big bands for Fire Up That Big Band! in Destelheide and launches the concert film of The Future Is Now.

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Summer big band course
From 25 July till 31 July 2022, Halewynstichting vzw and Brussels Jazz Orchestra join forces once again for the big band course in Destelheide, Dworp. During a 7-day course, BJO musicians immerse jazz fans in the world of big band, with section rehearsals, jam sessions and a concert. Untill 31 March, you can enjoy an 'early bird' reduction when subscribing.

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Meet Betty Vanlangendonck
"Apart from my best BJO memory, I cherish every concert I can attend. Sometimes I think: 'And this is my job?! Awesome!"

Press and communications officer Betty talks about the evolution of her job since she started with the orchestra, what her connection is with Nick Cave and why she is looking forward to the premiere of Night 352.