For the Between a Smile and a Tear concerts (12 & 13 September at Flagey), Olivier Vander Bauwede, Martin Salemi and Jasen Weaver set the mood. Harmonica, Fender Rhodes and double bass blend into an intimate trio inspired by the music of Toots Thielemans.
Catch them live on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September at Flagey, from 7:00 to 7:45 pm.
Between a Smile and a Tear: A Toots Celebration · 12.09.2025 · Flagey
Toots Thielemans (1922-2016) is an icon. His warm personality, lack of ego and unifying way of playing music, gave him the unique capability to reach everyone’s heart in an immediate and powerful way. Although the world said goodbye to him in 2016, his influence hasn’t faltered.
Cebrate the life and music of this master of melody with a finger-licking line-up: Brussels Jazz Orchestra, Brussels Philharmonic, Grégoire Maret (harmonica), Kenny Werner (piano & arrangements) and Miho Hazama (conductor) invite you to experience Toots’ music in a fresh, unseen way.
discover moreOlivier Vander Bauwede
Vander Bauwede is regarded as one of Belgium’s most versatile harmonica players. He is known for his award-winning band Tamala, and his collaborations with Sylvie Kreusch and Absynthe Minded, among others.
Martin Salemi
Internationally acclaimed for his poetic touch, pianist Martin Salemi—also the driving force behind Muzik1030 Bar—has just released his fourth album, Daylight.
Jasen Weaver
Double bassist Weaver, originally from New Orleans and based in Brussels since 2019, carries with him the rich jazz heritage of his hometown. His new EP The Move is a musical diary of his leap to Europe.
