Jazz for Breakfast: an Intimate Performance

TheMerode invites you to start your day immersed in the vibrant and elegant world of jazz, featuring the exceptional talent of Belgian harmonica player Olivier Vander Bauwede.

This special morning edition of Jazz for Breakfast, taking place on 30 September, celebrates the rich and timeless sound of the harmonica, through a repertoire inspired in particular by the great jazz themes associated with legendary Belgian musician Toots Thielemans.

A remarkable musician on the Brussels jazz scene, Olivier Vander Bauwede is recognised for his expressive playing, musical sensitivity and ability to bring warmth and depth to the harmonica. Drawing from the rich legacy of jazz while bringing his own personality to the instrument, he creates performances that are both refined and deeply engaging.

For this special edition of Jazz for Breakfast, Olivier will take guests on a musical journey through carefully selected jazz standards and iconic themes, paying tribute to the musical heritage of Toots Thielemans while allowing space for spontaneity and improvisation. He will be accompanied by a pianist or guitarist, creating an intimate musical dialogue that promises a morning filled with warmth, elegance and creativity.

A refreshing and inspiring way to begin the day, accompanied by fresh pastries at TheOtium Bar, as live music gently fills the room and sets the tone for the morning ahead — a carefully curated experience designed to awaken curiosity, creativity and connection through music.

Discover Olivier Vander Bauwede’s work at oliviervanderbauwede.com.