Very young, Eric BETTENS, born on April 27th 1973 in Hainaut province (Belgium), showed himself interested in sounds and rhythms, and particularly in Polish folk tunes played on violin by his maternal grandfather. That is why he naturally attended lessons at the Academy of music in Courcelles : music theory, music history, trumpet and percussions, instruments for which he received a degree with first class honours (Government medal).

From the beginning of his education till nowadays, he has always played the trumpet either in chamber music or in good quality amateur orchestras (Orchestre des Jeunes de Bruxelles, directed by Marc Collet and Orchestre Terra Nova, from Namur, directed by Etienne Rappe). He also played as a soloist and for some years, has been the solo trumpet in the Leval-Trahegnies wind band. He also improved himself in the « New Orleans » jazz style.
But playing an instrument was not enough for him! Passionate... Read >>