All from different backgrounds, but driven by the same passion: groove, celebration, rhythm. Akata Kolo Orchestra (often abbreviated to A.K.O.), formed in 2021, is the result of a meeting between nine musicians from the Conservatoire Départemental de Gennevilliers. From the outset, the group has had a clear ambition: to thrill audiences, combining the infectious energy […]
Jam Session at FIAP Paris The jam starts at 7:30 p.m. and goes until 10:30 p.m. Open to everyone! Come join us and play! Happy hour from 7.30 to 9pm.
Two jazz performances on Friday, December 5, featuring two pianos! - CHRIS BLUE TRIO - JAZZ & BLUES ORGAN TRIO (USA / FR): CHRIS BLUE is not your stereotypical American with a guitar. In France since 2022, he has been studying jazz at renowned music schools such as IMEP and the American School of Modern […]
Come along on Tuesday, 9 December, from 3 p.m. at IMEP • Paris College of Music to meet Berklee professors. They will be available to welcome you throughout the afternoon and discuss your project. You can ask them any questions you may have about the American school, the courses offered, the IMEP-Berklee transfer system, and […]
12:30–1:30 p.m.: Afro-Cuban Grooves: A Historical Perspective and Transmission Embodied Through Jazz, presented by Zahili Gonzalez Zamora, associate professor of piano. An engaging clinic that explores the rich tapestry of Afro-Cuban rhythms and their profound influence on jazz. We will delve into the historical roots of these grooves, tracing their evolution from African traditions to […]
Do you have writer block, or a stack if musical ideas you have begun and not completed? Developing a plan to deliver a successful and complete original composition or arrangement could be as easy as creating a road map. This sessions will provide participants with one approach you might adopt to bring you the success […]
Tim Lee is an award-winning scholar, writer/producer and leader who has spent the last two decades fostering contemporary music education around the world. He will lead a sessions exploring current and emerging careers in the music industry IMEP co-founder Peter Giron and special guests. Former students of Berklee and IMEP, Natacha Jeunet, Laure Zaehringer and […]
Auditions for admission to Berklee will take place on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th December at IMEP • Paris College of Music. If you are interested in auditioning for Berklee, it is essential to prepare your application thoroughly. Visit the Berklee College of Music admissions page to find all the necessary information about the application […]
"Mutual understanding, collusion, complicity—these are the words and expressions that characterize the affinities that connect Manuel and Olivier in their friendly conversation. Discovering Bill Evans and Toots Thielemans' album Affinity was a turning point for Olivier Ker Ourio. This recording revealed to the harmonica player the vast possibilities of jazz on the harmonica and inspired […]
Julie Erikssen – vocals, guitar Julian Caetano – piano Juan Villarroel – double bass Rasmus Blixt – drums An exceptional singer, multi-instrumentalist, improviser and songwriter, Julie is not only one of the most brilliant jazz artists of her generation, but also one of the most versatile. Her interpretations, always very elegant, subtly combine traditional heritage […]
Jam Session at the FIAP Paris The jam starts at 7:30 p.m. and goes until 10:30 p.m. Open to everyone! Come join us and play! Happy hour from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free upon registration: https://www.fiap.paris/evenements/les-jam-du-fiap/
Starting at 8 p.m. On stage: piano and drums available With Bernard Vidal, renowned guitarist and teacher All levels welcome Jazz standards, original compositions and surprises Open to everyone, whether you are part of IMEP or not
