Brussels-based drummer and composer Antoine Pierre (1992) has become a key figure on the Belgian jazz scene. Leader of the bands URBEX, Next.Ape and VAAGUE, but also a pro-active sideman, he is a part of various important bands on the international scene -a.o. with eminent guitarist Philip Catherine or with TaxiWars, the jazz-vs.-rock-experiment led by Tom Barman and Robin Verheyen. Throughout the years and various projects that covered several albums, he fine-tuned his approach and style. This led to him to stand out clearly and be welcomed by the finest players. Pierre is a pro-active sideman (Veronika Harcsa Quartet, TaxiWars, Félix Zurstrassen NOVA, Géraud Portal Quartet,…) who already played with various musicians such as Philip Catherine, Joshua Redman, Enrico Pieranunzi, Dave Douglas, Ben Wendel, Logan Richardson, Jacky Terrasson, Didier Lockwood,…