After his classical percussion studies Bart (born 2 June 1961, Brussels, Belgium) studied marimba with Robert Van Sice. For jazz-vibraphone he is almost self-thought.
His experience contains ancient, symphonic, opera, contempora-ry, chamber music, jazz, pop, variety, percussion ensembles, radio and TV. Bart was invited by more than 40 orchestras and ensembles. He realized the first Belgium recording of the Béla Bartók's Sonata for Two Pianos and Two Percussion.
Bart had the privilege to play with jazz legend Mike Mainieri on the 30th anniversary of Brosella Jazz 2006 and had the honor to play with Trilok Gurtu. Bart felt fortunate to play with the greatest Belgian jazz players in bands like Dreamtime, Brussels Jazz Orchestra at festivals like North Sea Jazz Festival, Blue Note Festival...
Besides his performing schedule he teaches mallets (classical and jazz) at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. As a clinician he was invited in conservatories of Amsterdam, Paris, Oslo, Seoul, and Tokyo... His books Image, Profils, Encore, Imagine are distributed all over the world.
Bart leads his own quintet with Nico Schepers, Bart Defoort, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse and Jan De Haas on drums. His debut album 'Thank You' is released by De Werf, a leading Belgium Jazz Label.
Bart was laureate of the Sabam Contest for Composition for Jazz-themes 2000 and 2002. As sideman he recorded over 60 CD's and toured Europe, USA, Korea and Japan.
More info on www.bartquartier.be