Xavier Belin's debut album, ‘Pitakpi’, has been hailed as ‘the new star of West Indian jazz’ by TSF Jazz and named ‘Revelation’ by Jazz Magazine. Born into a mixed-race family, the bassist immersed himself in the Martinique Creole culture of his maternal grandfather, integrating Caribbean music into his conception of groove and rhythmic placement. L'Humanité […]
Every Sunday and Monday, the Rhumerie invites you to a jazz evening with Alex Swing Events, reviving the tradition of the 1950s district, and offering a selection of rums and West Indian gastronomy (surcharge +1€ per conso on concert days). Adriana sings Caribbean music in a quintet - an evening not to be missed! Adriana […]
The group KLT will be opening the Krispy Jam at the Petite Halle on Friday 08 November from 9pm.
Every Wednesday and Thursday, Cinq Codet teams up with Alex Swing Events to bring you a variety of top-quality jazz evenings in the chic, cosy atmosphere of its Chiquette restaurant. The sunny Adriana Maria bewitches wherever she goes, whether she's singing swing, salsa or even afrobeat! Accompanied by her faithful guitarist Lorenzo, a world-renowned specialist […]
Laurence Gastine is an author, composer, singer, saxophonist and poet. Born in Martinique and raised in Guadeloupe, she inherited her passion for music from her father, Alexandre Gastine, author, composer, singer, guitarist and double bass player, who worked with the Deb's label, and from her maternal grandfather, an accordionist. She began playing the saxophone at […]
Who Parked The Car return to Sunset for a third time, promising a memorable evening. Since their last appearance in January, the band have further enriched their repertoire, notably with the release of their EP ‘Drafts’, and won the ‘Made In New York Jazz Competition’ awarded by jazz legends Mike Stern, Lenny White and Randy […]
Jessy Elsa Palma is a leading voice in contemporary jazz who doesn't just follow the beat: she reinvents it! Steeped in the gospel sounds of her childhood, African rhythms, soulful vibes and the elegance of jazz, she takes us on a musical journey rich in emotion and surprises. A passionate self-taught musician, Jessy Elsa Palma […]
Meet producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Rémi Kalfon Riou on 19 November from 7-9pm. Tickets Rémi Kalfon Riou is assistant musical director of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games alongside Victor le Masne, as well as the rock opera Starmania. Themes covered: How was the music for the Paris 2024 Olympics produced? How to record […]
Square Noon is Alexandre, Axel and Arlo, vitalizing their music as they did in the early days of jazz. The infectious joy of these three classmates from IMEP • Paris College of Music gets the Melville buzzing every month. Alexandre Lombard-Buffet: piano Axel Allwright : batterie Arlo Lardé : contrebasse, basse
JOHAN ASHERTON: Considered by many to be the godfather of the French acoustic scene, Johan Asherton, born in Paris in 1958, recorded two albums with the Froggies before going solo in 1988. His debut album ‘God's Clown’ is often featured in the ‘ideal record libraries’ of many magazines, and was re-released in 2017. ‘Precious' featured […]
Stéphane Wrembel is one of the world's most respected guitarists, specialising in the style of legendary composer and guitarist Django Reinhardt. Born in Fontainebleau, his remarkable career has seen him travel the world, releasing 17 albums under his own name and under the pseudonym The Django Experiment. Wrembel's original compositions were featured in Woody Allen's […]
Stéphane Wrembel is one of the world's most respected guitarists, specialising in the style of legendary composer and guitarist Django Reinhardt. Born in Fontainebleau, his remarkable career has seen him travel the world, releasing 17 albums under his own name and under the pseudonym The Django Experiment. Wrembel's original compositions were featured in Woody Allen's […]
