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Etienne Mbappe – Country Side
2024-07-24 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Paris) | Le Baiser Salé, 58 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001, France
“COUNTRY – SIDE”, an invisible bridge over the Atlantic Ocean, linking the secret rhythms of Africa with American Country-Folk music. Two worlds intertwine in occult dances, with circular movements. Captivating vocals and melodies with vernacular accents.
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ETIENNE MBAPPÉ vocals/guitar/bass
CHRISTOPHE CRAVERO piano/keyboards/violin
PHILIPPE DESBOIS guitars/cello/mandolin
NICOLAS VICCARO batterie/percussioni

Rick Margitza at la Gare le Gore
2024-07-29 21:00 - 22:30 | La Gare Le Gore, 1 avenue Corentin Cariou, Paris, 75019
Listen to Rick Margitza, Manuel Rocheman, Peter Giron and Jeff Boudreaux
In residence every Monday from 9pm at La Gare le Gore
Free admission
A must-see!

Carte blanche for Square Noon at the Melville
2024-07-30 19:00 - 2024-08-08 23:00 | Le Melville
Square Noon is Alexandre, Axel and Arthur, revitalizing their music as they did in the early days of jazz. The infectious joy of these three IMEP friends will have the Melville rocking from July 30 to August 8!

Manuel Rocheman at the Sunside
2024-08-13 21:00 - 23:00 | Sunside Sunset, 60 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001
Multi-awarded pianist, holder of a rare harmonic knowledge, coveted and surprising sideman, signer of 13 records as a leader, his singing music remains limpid and invites us to a festival of colors. The repertoire was composed entirely for his favourite trio, the piano – double bass – drums, which Manuel has led with brio for many years, here surrounded by his fellow travellers Matthieu Chazarenc (drums) and Yoni Zelnik (bass).

Manuel Rocheman – piano
Yoni Zelnik – d.bass
Matthieu Chazarenc – drums

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Manuel Rocheman Misterio at the Sunside
2024-08-13 21:00 - 23:00 | Sunside Sunset, 60 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001

Gabriella Zelek Quartet
2024-08-16 21:30 - 23:30 | The Dissident Club, 58 rue Richer, Paris, 75009, France
On Friday 16 August from 9.30pm to 12.30am, be sure to join us for a live jazz concert featuring Gabriella Zelek on sax, Aris Leguern on guitar, Michael Nyenty on drums and Nick Chua on guitar. Free entrance

Rick Margitza at la Gare le Gore
2024-08-19 21:00 - 23:00 | La Gare Le Gore, 1 avenue Corentin Cariou, Paris, 75019
Listen to Rick Margitza, Manuel Rocheman, Peter Giron and Jeff Boudreaux In residence every Monday from 9pm at La Gare le Gore Free admission A must!

Jazz at La Villette
2024-08-29 08:00 - 2024-09-08 17:00 | Jazz à la Villette, 221 avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris, 75019, France
The Jazz à la Villette festival returns from August 29 to September 8, 2024, with a program featuring Great Black Music, jazz, hip-hop, soul and funk.
With artists: Alice Russel, Mahalia, Muriel Grossman Quartet, Kenny Garrett, Brad Mehldau, Curtis Harding…
Full program at: https://jazzalavillette.com/fr/

Ralph Alessi masterclass
2024-08-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Le Pavillon de la Sirène, 20 rue Dareau, Paris, 75014, France
The Constellations festival is back! It will take place on 30, 31 August and 1 September 2024. This festival has been co-produced for the past 8 years by the Under the RADAR and Pour Jazz à la Villette groups of jazz musicians. With more than a dozen music groups taking to the stage, ‘Juste avant l’aube’ and Villette Makerz offer a joyous programme where you can take part in creative and discovery workshops.

Constellations festival and the collective Real Time Music present :
MASTERCLASS Instrumentalist with Ralph Alessi Improvisation, Composition, Creation
Friday 30 August 2024 from 10am to 5pm at La Sirène de Paris, 20 rue Dareau in the 14th arrondissement. Open to experienced, semi-professional and professional instrumentalists. Ralph Alessi is a leading trumpeter/composer on the international jazz and creative music scene, dividing his time between Brooklyn, New York and Berne, Switzerland. Over the course of his career, he has played and recorded with some of the greatest artists of the early part of this century, including Fred Hersch, Steve Coleman, Ravi Coltrane, Jason Moran, Sam Rivers, Tim Berne, Uri Caine and many others. Ralph currently records regularly for the prestigious ECM label. As an educator, he has taught at the Eastman School of Music, NYU and the University of Nevada-Reno. He is also founder and director of the School of Improvisational Music, a visiting professor at the National Jazz Academy in Siena, Italy, and recently joined the faculty of the Hochschule der Künste Bern JAZZ. Drawing on this high-level career and his extensive experience as an educator, this rare and eagerly-awaited masterclass will be a great opportunity to share and understand music, improvisation and the composer’s approach to creative music. The masterclass is open to all musicians/artists/researchers and listeners. Morning: Presentation of works, discussions and collective reflections. Afternoon: Group practice for experienced instrumentalists.

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Léo Labarrière Quintet at the Sunside
2024-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Sunside Sunset, 60 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001
Pianist and composer Léo Labarrière blends modern jazz and classical music in innovative, poetic and singular works. His latest quintet project, Nastia, further defines this rich, unique and profound new universe, all supported by the presence of a string quartet.
Léo Labarrière – piano Alice Chahbazian – vocals Ilies Damnati – trumpet Adrien Legleye – bass Joseph Roth – drums

Kalupto at La Boule Noire
2024-09-04 20:00 - 23:30 | La Boule Noire, 120 boulevard de Rochechouart, Paris, 75018, France
RADIANCE, La Boule Noire’s new format, is set to take the capital by storm this September: 3 days, 20 artists, 4 venues, and 60 reasons to come! For the occasion, La Boule Noire is taking over several stages to present a multiplicity of artistic universes. **On the opening day, from 8pm, we invite you to discover the experimental universe of Kalupto, a new generation of soul music driven by a guitar / machines / voice duo. Tickets

IMEP Audition
2024-09-05 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
Last audition dates for the IMEP – Paris College of Music jazz school in September 2024.
5 September 7 September Places still available for all instruments in the Open Program and Preparatory Year 7 places still available in the 1st year of the Professional Program – bass, drums, brass, guitar and piano only. No singers (full). Prepare your auditionAudition

IMEP Audition
2024-09-07 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
Last audition dates to join the IMEP at the start of the school year in September 2024
5 September 7 September There are still places available for all instruments in the Open Program and Preparatory Year. There are still 7 places available in the 1st year of the Professional Program – bass, drums, brass, guitar and piano only. No singers (full). Prepare for your auditionAuditions

Kalupto at Hasard Ludique
2024-09-07 12:00 - 23:30 | Le Hasard Ludique, 128 avenue de Saint Ouen, Paris, 75018, France
Love Letters revient le samedi 7 septembre Pour cette 4ème édition, rendez-vous au Hasard Ludique pour une journée entière placée sous le signe du soleil Concerts, expositions, DJ sets, performances, défilé de mode, marché de créateur·rices… Venez fêter le début de l’été indien avec nous ! MUSIQUE Ed Mount {Pop française} Kalupto {Alternative soul} microqlima – Label DJ set {Pop intemporelle} Housecall {Energetic disco-house} Love Letters Records {Teuf}Informations

Brad Mehldau at Jazz à la Villette
2024-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Jazz à la Villette, 221 avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris, 75019, France
Brad Mehldau, one of the most lyrical and intimate voices in contemporary jazz piano, has forged a unique path for himself, embodying the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop efficiency. Critically acclaimed as a bandleader, Brad Mehldau made a name for himself on the international scene by collaborating with Pat Metheny, Renee Fleming and Joshua Redman. He continues to garner numerous awards and the admiration of jazz purists and music lovers alike. His forays into the fusion of musical idioms, both as a trio and solo artist, have resulted in brilliant covers of songs by contemporary composers such as The Beatles, Cole Porter, Radiohead, Paul Simon, Gershwin and Nick Drake, as well as the ever-renewed breath of his extensive catalogue of original compositions. With his self-proclaimed affection for popular music and his classical training, “Mehldau is the most influential jazz pianist of the last twenty years” (The New York Times).
Brad Mehldau – piano

So Ouatte - A Ray Of Sun at the Son de la Terre
2024-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Le Son de la Terre, Port Montebello, Paris, 75005, France
https://www.sondelaterre.fr/event/so-ouate-a-ray-of-sun/

Rick Margitza Quartet at La Gare Le Gore
2024-09-09 21:00 - 22:30, 2024-09-16 21:00 - 22:30 | La Gare Le Gore, 1 avenue Corentin Cariou, Paris, 75019
See you every Monday from 9pm at La Gare!
Rick Margitza is accompanied by Manuel Rocheman on piano, Peter Giron on double bass and Jeff Boudreaux on drums. Rick Margitza, Manuel Rocheman et Peter Giron teach Professional Program at IMEP • Paris College of Music.

Dissident Jazz Jam with Michael Felberbaum
2024-09-12 20:00 - 23:30 | The Dissident Club, 58 rue Richer, Paris, 75009, France
With musicians : Michael Felberbaum, guitar,Gabriel Midon double bass and Srdjan Ivanovic drums

Mario Canonge Michel Zenino Quint’Up
2024-09-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Le Baiser Salé, 58 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001, France
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino, two jazz virtuosos who have come together to form the exceptional quintet Quint’Up. This group boldly fuses jazz, Caribbean rhythms and hard bop, driven by electrifying energy and spellbinding grooves. ‘A torrent of energy, swing, mastery and swaying grooves’, exclaims Alex Duthil of Open Jazz on France Musique. ‘This group defies time, enchants and sublimates the musical heritage’, confirms Joe Farmer of RFI. Quint’Up brings together internationally renowned talents: Arnaud Dolmen, Guadeloupean drummer, winner of the ‘Victoires du Jazz’ award and ranked among the best drummers of the year by Jazz Magazine and Jazz News; Josiah Woodson, Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and guitarist; and Ricardo Izquierdo, saxophonist twice honoured by Jazz Magazine.
MARIO CANONGE piano MICHEL ZENINO dbass RICARDO IZQUIERDO sax JOSIAH WOODSON trumpet ARNAUD DOLMEN drums

Mario Canonge Michel Zenino Quint’Up
2024-09-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Le Baiser Salé, 58 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001, France
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino, two jazz virtuosos who have come together to form the exceptional quintet Quint’Up. This group boldly fuses jazz, Caribbean rhythms and hard bop, driven by electrifying energy and spellbinding grooves. ‘A torrent of energy, swing, mastery and swaying grooves’, exclaims Alex Duthil of Open Jazz on France Musique. ‘This group defies time, enchants and sublimates the musical heritage’, confirms Joe Farmer of RFI. Quint’Up brings together internationally renowned talents: Arnaud Dolmen, Guadeloupean drummer, winner of the ‘Victoires du Jazz’ award and ranked among the best drummers of the year by Jazz Magazine and Jazz News; Josiah Woodson, Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and guitarist; and Ricardo Izquierdo, saxophonist twice honoured by Jazz Magazine.
MARIO CANONGE piano MICHEL ZENINO dbass RICARDO IZQUIERDO sax JOSIAH WOODSON trumpet ARNAUD DOLMEN drums

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Min Friends Quartet + Jam
2024-09-13 21:00 - 22:30 | The Dissident Club, 58 rue Richer, Paris, 75009, France
Another special evening full of music. On Friday 13 September 2024, you are all welcome to join us at the DISSIDENT club to listen to and enjoy an unexpected jazz concert. Featuring a jazz quartet made up of Minesse Echerfaoui on vocals, Élie Migairou-Feldman on drums, Hakob Khechoyan on guitar and Jeanne Soares on piano.

Fuzekin at the Baiser Salé
2024-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Le Baiser Salé, 58 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001, France
Fuzekin is a jazz band, but above all it’s three buddies who plug in, shake the walls, unplug, and disappear just as they arrived. Jazz, groove, electro-metal-noise…legend has it they invented noise. Their jungle and nu-soul influences poison the fresh air with jazz harmonies and funk/soul rhythms. Modern, rhythmic music, sometimes soaring, sometimes violent, with and without distortion…
WILL ALEXANDER claviers SONNY BELLONIE basse THOMAS CHEVALLET batterie

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Jessy Elsa Palma's Sunday Jam
2024-09-15 20:30 - 22:30 | Le Baiser Salé, 58 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001, France
Jessy Elsa Palma stands out as a voice of contemporary jazz, enriching her style with diverse influences such as the gospel of her childhood, African rhythms, soul, and jazz. Her music is imbued with emotional depth and overflowing creativity. A passionate autodidact, Jessy Elsa Palma has honed her craft through collaborations with musicians from around the world, from the stages of Cameroon to the prestigious jazz clubs of the United States. In her captivating performances, Jessy Elsa Palma continues to explore new musical frontiers with palpable energy and passion. “Sunday Jam” is a friendly gathering where musicians come together to improvise. This weekly session offers a relaxed atmosphere conducive to experimentation and spontaneous musical creation. A unique evening of music and sharing awaits you!
JESSY ELSA PALMA voix BRICE ESSOMBA piano TEDDY SORRES bass ARNAUD BICHON drums YANN PONGUE percussions

Duo L. Lewis G. Hagen at Café Laurent
2024-09-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Café Laurent
Jazz concert at the legendary Café Laurent de l’Hôtel d’Aubusson in the heart of Saint Germain des Prés, from 7.45pm to 10.30pm with Duo Leslie LEWIS (vocals) and Gérard HAGEN (piano)

KLT Jessy Elsa Palma - Release Party at the Duc des Lombards
2024-09-17 19:30 - 23:30 | Duc des Lombards, 42 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001, France
KLT is led by pianist Kévin Larriveau. This young trio with jazz, soul and hip hop influences is joined by singer and guitarist Jessy Elsa Palma. They will be presenting ‘Beauty of Change’, their joint album released in the spring. Jessy Elsa Palma – Vocals guitar Kévin Larriveau – Piano/OB6 Gabriel Gorr – Double bass Théo Schirru – Drums Information

Le 1905 invites Adriana Maria Quartet
2024-09-20 20:30 - 23:30 | Le 1905, 25 rue Beautreillis, Paris, 75004, France
3 sets of 45 minutes

Nicolas Chua Trio
2024-09-20 21:00 - 23:30 | The Dissident Club, 58 rue Richer, Paris, 75009, France
With Nicolas Chua, bass, Tudy Cariou, drums, Aris Le Guern, guitar and Gabriella Zelek, saxophone.

Florian Marques Hugo Corbin at the Marcounet
2024-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Péniche Le Marcounet, Port des Célestins, Quai de l'Hotel de Ville, Paris, 75004
Leading saxophonist with the PEAKS quartet, Florian Marques has now invited guitarist Hugo Corbin to explore the great jazz standards in the intimate format of the Great American Songbook duo. From bossa nova and blues to compositions from the Blue Nore Era, these two musicians, who met on the ‘Cookin’ With Donald Byrd and Duke Pearson’ project, are sure to share their devouring passion for this repertoire!

Adriana Maria canta Boleros
2024-09-22 20:00 - 22:00 | La Rhumerie, 166 boulevard Saint Germain, Paris, 75006, France
Every Sunday and Monday, la Rhumerie brings you together for a jazz evening that revives the tradition of St Germain des prés during the fifties, and offers a selection of rums and West Indian cuisine (surcharge + € 1 per order on concert days). The sunny Adriana sings Caribbean music with in quintet, an evening not to be missed!
Adriana Marrero : vocals Alexandre Arnaud : guitar Olivier Hutin : flute Gwen Ollivier : piano Fabricio Nicolas Garcia : double bass

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