The Superior Dance Band

Formed some twenty years ago, the band hails from the Kortrijk region (Belgium).
The band plays a variety of styles, all associated with New Orleans: ragtime, blues, religious songs, marches and popular songs of yesteryears and today.
It is a repertoire that digs into the history of jazz, while staying in tune with what the young cats bring today.

The band has had the opportunity to play with some great names of New Orleans and traditional jazz; including
Wendell Brunious, Freddie Kohlman, Bill Greenow, Sammy Rimington, Geoff Bull, John Defferay, Freddy Lonzo, Cuff Billet, Ken Coyler, Orange Kelling,
Pete Dyer, Patrick Artero, Boss Queraud, Freddy John, Sven Stahlberg and Jon Marks.

As the name suggests, the Superior Dance Band seeks to entertain folks in a relaxed atmosphere, making people stretch their legs on the dance floor.

Until now, the band has it's place at the Brasserie 't Moriaanshooft in Kortrijk, Belgium. After many years this place has ceased to exist and the band had to move.
They've found a warm welcome in VC MOZAÏK, Overleiestraat 15A in 8500 Kortrijk (*32-56-37.16.15), www.vcmozaiek.be.
This beautiful and charming venue with an authentic character and exemplary acoustics is suitable situated at the North side of the city center. You best reach it by using the Meensesteenweg, the Brugsesteenweg or the Gentsesteenweg.

Just as they used to do before, the band will give one monthly concert, on the last sunday, starting at 7 PM. The first one of this series will take place on january 27th 2008. Of course, there will be other occasions for concerts with guests, or with bands that happen to be on tour. We will keep you posted.

The band has recorded one CD titled "The love I have for you", containing a nice selection of standards and lesser-known tunes.

The Superior Dance Band is composed of:

DAN VERCRUYSSE: trumpet, leader
PHILIPPE DE SMET: trombone, vocals
KURT VANDENDRIESSCHE: clarinet, sax
IVAN COUTTENIER: drums, vocals
REMI CLARYSSE: piano
ANTON VANDORPE: banjo, guitar, vocals
RUDY MAEYAERT: bass