In L’Archiduc Forever, music journalist Johan Ral retraces the fascinating and intriguing story of the legendary art deco jazz bar on Brussels’ rue Antoine Dansaert.
From 1925 to today, a story that weaves together world history, architecture, graphic arts, literature and – above all – music. Lots of music.
Starring: the guardians of L’Archiduc’s DNA – Stan and Jacqueline Brenders, Jean-Louis and Nathalie Hennart – a ninety-year-old piano, Jools Holland, Nat King Cole, Mal Waldron, Toots Thielemans, Luc Tuymans, Anna Domino, Marc Moulin, Arno… and so many musicians and artists who have filled this enchanting place with their talent.
L'Archiduc Forever is an exciting story, full of powerful anecdotes, based on countless archive finds and exclusive testimonies, richly illustrated with often unique documents.
The book is available in Dutch and French
