Charles Loos (born 29 July 1951 in

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) is a Belgian jazz

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and

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. In 1972 he began studying composition and jazz

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, while he already followed a classical formation in Belgium. Back in his country, he co-founded ''Les Lundis d'Hortense'', a Belgian association for jazz musicians. From 1993 to 1997, he was the president of Les Lundis d'Hortense. He won the Belgian

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in 1997 for best

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artist. Loos has released over 20 albums as a leader or co-leader.

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Jazz in Belgium biography
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