“The Sound of a Belgian Legendâ€: Toots Thielemans at Royal Library in Brussels
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- 21 Apr 2022
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An exhibition on Belgian jazz legend Toots Thielemans opens at the Royal Library in Brussels on Friday. Toots would have turned 100 on 29 April. In order to mark this members of the public are being given a first opportunity to admire treasures from the jazz musician’s private archive.
“Exhibits include some of his musical instruments including his harmonicas and guitars but also photos and copy books, records and unique recordings” says curator Vanessa Braeckeveld.
“The Sound of a Belgian Legend” introduces visitors to the Belgian jazz Titan, who worked with Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Paul Simon and Nick Cave. “He is a monument of jazz and popular music and inspired countless musicians” says Braeckeveld. “John Lennon opted for a Rickenbacker guitar because Toots also played one”.
The exhibition really gets visitors involved: “You can discover how a harmonica works, listen to Toots playing pieces in different ways, but also dance to the music or play accompanying drums”. Read More...
