Marek Patrman Invites Jean-Paul Estievenart and Geraud Portal • Top-Notch Brussels Scene

Marek Patrman is the kind of musician everyone talks about… yet rarely sees in the spotlight. A strange paradox, considering how every soloist seems to level up the moment he sits behind the drums. Sharp listening, razor-precise interaction, and a constantly shifting energy — he turns every set into a living, breathing playground.

The Toots gives him carte blanche on selected Sunday nights — for good reason.

For this edition, he brings in Jean-Paul Estiévenart. A no-brainer. A sound, a voice, a presence — arguably one of the most defining trumpet players of his generation on the European scene.

Holding it all together: Geraud Portal. A powerhouse on the double bass. Years alongside the greats, flawless musicality, and that rare ability to make every single note breathe.

A trio built for the moment. No safety net. Don’t miss it.