Ghent welcomed 57,000 jazz fans in July

Ghent welcomed 57,000 jazz fans in July
Gent Jazz 2023.

The Gent Jazz Festival, held from 5 to 20 July, engaged 57,000 jazz music fans with nearly 100 artists, confirmed the organisers on Saturday evening.

A total of 92 artists graced the jazz festival's programme, including 42 with Belgian roots.

Canadian pianist and singer Diana Krall was the headline act on 5 July, while Belgian singer and flautist Melanie De Biasio finished the celebrations on Saturday.

The line-up featured an array of talent such as Asaf Avidan, André 3000, Jamie Cullum, Birdy, Selah Sue, Bill Frisell, Joshua Redman, and the legendary Nile Rodgers & CHIC.

The organisers have pledged to provide as much jazz for the festival's 24th edition next year.

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