# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hommage John Ruocco (1952 -2025)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Hommage John Ruocco (1952 -2025)

Students and colleagues of the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel pay tribute to saxophonist, clarinettist and big band coach John Ruocco (1952–2025). Ruocco was one of the central figures in the Belgian jazz scene and inspired generations of musicians with his artistry, warmth and humour. He collaborated with greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Toots Thielemans and Joe Lovano, but above all left a lasting mark as a teacher and coach. Under the direction of Lode Mertens, the KCB Big Band presents a swinging and powerful programme in homage to an unforgettable musician and mentor.
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CONDUCTOR
Lode Mertens

ENSEMBLE
Big Band of KCB (Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel)
Students from the Music Department - Jazz

PROGRAMME
This production will focus on the music of John Ruocco, complemented by arrangements from students.
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PRACTICAL
- Date & hour: Thursday 11 December 2025 | 20:30
- Location: Jazz Station, Leuvensesteenweg 193/A, 1210 Sint-Joost-ten-Node (Brussels)
- Price: Free entrance
- Reservation: No reservation required

For more information please visit our website:
https://www.kcb.be/en/calendar/hommage-john-ruocco-1952-2025

Voor de Nederlandstalige versie verwijzen wij u graag naar onze website: https://www.kcb.be/nl/agenda/hommage-john-ruocco-1952-2025
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schaerbeek/hommage-john-ruocco-1952-2025/200029191880955
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Schaerbeek
- **state**: BU
- **country**: Belgium
- **location**: Jazz Station
- **lat**: 50.85066
- **long**: 4.38074
- **full address**: Jazz Station, Chaussée de Louvain 195, 1210 Sint-Joost-ten-Node, België, Schaerbeek, Belgium

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Hommage John Ruocco (1952 -2025)
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hommage John Ruocco (1952 -2025) being held?
  - **A:** Hommage John Ruocco (1952 -2025) takes place on Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 pm to Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 pm at Jazz Station, Chaussée de Louvain 195, 1210 Sint-Joost-ten-Node, België, Schaerbeek, Belgium.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hommage John Ruocco (1952 -2025)?
  - **A:** Hommage John Ruocco (1952 -2025) is organized by Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hommage John Ruocco (1952 -2025) is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Schaerbeek, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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