10.11.26, 19:30, In A Galaxy, Fairly Close-By, Mano Trio

Only for students / teachers at KASK & Conservatorium and MUDA, student ID required

Multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, and pianist based in Los Angeles, Elijah Fox grew up in Durham, North Carolina, where he began playing piano at age 11 and was mentored by jazz pianist Yusuf Salim (who had worked with Charlie Parker). Fox studied piano at Oberlin Conservatory of Music under teachers including Sullivan Fortner, Billy Hart, Dan Wall, and Gary Bartz, graduating in 2017 before moving to New York City and later settling in LA.

His distinctive sound blends jazz, impressionism, and psychedelic soul. His piano composition “East Village” was sampled by Drake and 21 Savage on “Major Distribution,” which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. His track “Wyoming” went viral on TikTok and has amassed tens of millions of streams. Fox has recorded and produced for artists including SZA, Childish Gambino, Masego, ScHoolboy Q, Denzel Curry, Kali Uchis, J. Cole, and others. He serves as the touring keyboardist for UK drummer Yussef Dayes and has performed sold-out shows across the US and Europe. He also releases instrumental music under the alias Søren Søstrom and is signed to Universal Music Publishing Group.

His original piano works (including albums such as City in the Sky, Wyoming, and Hydra) and production credits have established him as a leading voice in contemporary impressionistic and modern jazz-influenced music.

Post-punk, synthpop, cumbia. In Lip Service’s catchy songs, influences from across half a century of pop history tumble over one another, never quite coming into focus. The Brussels-Ghent band sounds, above all, like itself. Lip Service consists of Hannah and Kasper Cornelus (Flip Kowlier, Het Zesde Metaal), Roel Deplancke (Lézard) and Mathijs Steels (SHHT, Ciska Ciska). A treat for fans of Deerhoof, Gorillaz, Talking Heads, Meridian Brothers and Dirty Projectors.

Ilyas (Bylemans) & Stan (Gonzalez) invite: open mix'd Telex jam. Opened by Stan Gonzalez (guitar), Kasper Snellebrand (Bass), Manuel Laman (drums), Wolf Deruyter (keys) & Simon Cupyers (sax). After that - the stage is yours, don't forget your instrument!

★★★★★ “Five stars. Effortless” – Humo
★★★★ “Douglas Firs parries pain with beauty.” – De Standaard

“I like this… Instantly.” — Noel Gallagher

After a successful full-band tour, Gertjan Van Hellemont (Douglas Firs) is changing course and presenting his body of work the way it was originally written: solo, stripped-down and intimate. Rediscover his songs about the difficult crossroads of life, sorrow and joy, and what binds us — from the highly praised albums Happy Pt. 2 and Heart of a Mother, Shimmer & Glow, How Can You Know and Hannah. “Music with heart and humour,” someone wrote. And that may sum it up best of all: sorrow and joy as two sides of the same coin.

Support: Sæge
Experiences and reflections from singer-songwriter Cedric Haeck (Sæge). The songs form a time capsule, where every new version can be another door. Cedric loves organic, almost tangible sounds and prefers to pluck a sensitive string. Where a person meets themselves and the confrontation sometimes peaks, connection and softness are of the highest importance. Sæge is the process, music is the catalyst, and the human being is the conductor.

For fans of: Beth Gibbons, Annahstasia, Ben Howard, Frazey Ford, Norah Jones, Melody Gardot, Agnes Obel, Trixie Whitley, Lianne La Havas, Thomas Dybdahl…

A native of New York, Eric McPherson came to prominence apprenticing with legendary saxophonist and educator, Jackie Mclean, and innovative pianist and composer Andrew Hill. Those foundational experiences cultivated Eric into one of the leading drummers in contemporary creative music. Eric continues the legacy of the musical giants who came before him. As well as performing and teaching internationally with an array of today’s leading contemporary creative musicians, Eric teaches privately and at the University of Hartford’s, Jackie Mclean institute. In addition to his touring and recording with Jackie McLean, Eric has performed with a wide range of major jazz figures, including Pharaoh Sanders, Andrew Hill, Richard Davies, Claudia Acuña, Jason Moran, Greg Osby and Avishai Cohen. 

Flowing grooves, timeless melodies, and an intimate jazz atmosphere come together in a special performance featuring renowned New York jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur and the captivating voice of Katrien Van Opstal. Blending beloved standards with original compositions, they create a warm and expressive musical journey, joined by bassist Joshua Dellaert and drummer Toon Van Dionant.

Let yourself be carried away by their musical dialogue—elegant, soulful, and deeply engaging.

Free entry. Doors open at 19:30, concert starts at 20:00.

To give the screening of Celtic Utopia at KASKCinema an extra musical touch, we’re bringing Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin to Ghent. Eoghan is a folk artist and political activist whose songs—full of both heartache and joy—have won over plenty of listeners. After playing in bands like Skipper’s Alley, One Tongue, and Jiggy, he released his solo debut The Deepest Breath in 2022.

His music moves effortlessly between warmth and political edge, with songs about things like the grip of capitalism, sung in both English and Irish. He blends modern themes with a rich, tradition-inspired sound, giving it a fresh twist. His voice is something special too—deep and hypnotic, rooted in the old Sean-nós singing style, and capable of pulling you into a kind of trance.

All in all, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin is a standout voice in Irish folk and definitely worth checking out.

Zias
‘Zias’ is a band centered around singer-guitarist Zias Roeland, with Flor Nackaerts on drums and Kasper Snellebrand on double bass. They create a warm, dusky, and intimate atmosphere. With their acoustic songs, they deliver a listening set that envelops the audience in melancholy and stillness. They aim for authentic and refined sounds that lean toward indie folk.

ZNŪN
Znūn is an energetic blend of electronic dance music and Midwest emo — born out of pure indecision, but grown into a unique sound. With guitarists and synthesizer players Rocco Segers and Zias Roeland, the musical foundation is rock solid. On drums — and occasionally synth as well — Flor Nackaerts adds extra dynamics and drive. Together, Znūn delivers a live set that floats between emotion and danceability, combining raw guitars with electronic synths that get the audience moving.

• 19:30, Doors open & hot dogs
• 20:00, ʁə.no
  The project of Renaud Lauwers – a piano-led performance blending storytelling, stillness and intensity. Expect a mix of opera rock and glam rock, in the spirit of artists like King Crimson, Queen and David Bowie. Featuring Renaud Lauwers (vocals, piano), Diete Verschaeve (bass), Arthur Pas (guitar) and Hannes Denhaerynck (drums).
• 21:15, The Dance Funk Collective
  A high-energy fourteen-piece band delivering explosive grooves, powerful brass and an irresistible stage presence. The rhythm section features Joppe Vermote (drums), Kasper Snellebrand (bass), Kamiel Bossuyt (guitar) and Staf Decoene (keys), joined by a dynamic horn section: Sebastiaan Cooman (baritone sax), Mjolnir Pauwels (trombone), Simon Cuypers (tenor sax), Ferre Vankeirsbilck (alto sax), Axl De Groote (trumpet) and Thomas De Maertelare (trumpet). Vocals by Natacha Braeckman, Anna Schaeken, Louisa Hautekiet and Marthe De Leeneer, who rotate lead duties and bring a set full of dancefloor-ready grooves, tight hooks and vibrant energy. 

Trumpeter, arranger and composer Pierre Drevet has 35 years of experience at the CRR of Chambéry teaching trumpet, harmony and arrangement in the Jazz Department. He is currently performing with the Jazz Ensemble of Patrice Caratini (since 1996) and the Brussels Jazz Orchestra (since 2001). Alongside these projects, Drevet has been a part of the Stéphane Guillaume Project and the Karim Maurice Quintet. In 2004, he formed the “Pierre Drevet Quintet”. Since 2012, Drevet has been involved in the “European Jazz Trumpets”, a project that was awarded, in 2006, 1st Prize at the international “Made in New York Jazz Competition”. One of Drevet’s more recent projects is the Bossa 2.0 (2017) of the Lilananda Jazz Quintet, which was formed in 2015, Phares (2021), and 'Espaces Partages' (Duo B. Revel, P. Drevet - 2021).

Pierre Drevet will give a masterclass with the jazz and pop trumpet players between 10h and 12h30 and the jazz and pop composition students between 14h and 17h.