Jakob Bro, Midori Takada, Mark Turner, Brussels Philharmonic & Vlaams Radiokoor

That the Jazz Meets Symphonic series has gained international acclaim was confirmed by its 2025 Grammy Award nomination for the recording with Bill Frisell. Even though the award was not won, the list of renowned jazz greats eager to collaborate with the initiators – Brussels Philharmonic and the concert halls Flagey and De Bijloke – continues to grow.

For the 7th edition, Danish multitalent Jakob Bro comes to Belgium. Known for his minimalist yet emotionally charged guitar playing, he is composing a new work for orchestra, chamber choir, and jazz trio. It comes as no surprise that he requested the Flemish Radio Choir to be part of the project: “Much of my music is built around melodies. My compositions are almost like songs,” he says.

He draws inspiration from the vibrant and playful paintings of fellow Dane Tal R, while his collaboration with Opiate, an electronic project centered on melodic techno, adds another dimension. Under the banner of Jazz Meets Symphonic, Jakob Bro now joins the illustrious names of previous editions: Brad Mehldau, Avishai Cohen, Tigran Hamasyan, Uri Caine, Bill Frisell, and Craig Taborn.