Jam IMEP at 2 pianos
2025-01-28 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | Les 2 pianos
The jam will take place at the 2 pianos restaurant, located at 136 rue de Lourmel, Paris 15. Admission is free and open to all musicians. The evening kicks off at 8pm. The hall has the following equipment: acoustic piano, amplifiers, drums, microphones and microphone stands…
Bernard Vidal will be hosting the evening.

Gautier Montegu Trio
2025-01-28 20:30 - 23:00 | Le Melville
Straight out of the CMDL, the trio led by Gautier Montegu draws its roots from both the founders of jazz and those who have helped it evolve over the decades. From Nat King Cole to Gerard Clayton, via Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, they pay homage to a jazz in perpetual motion that never stands still.
Gautier Montegu : piano
Exan Douard : batterie
Ayan Besançon : contrebasse

Who Parked the Car at the Marbrerie
2025-01-29 19:00 - 23:30 | La Marbrerie, 21 rue Alexis Lepère, Montreuil, 93100
The Parisian band arrives at La Marbrerie for the first time to offer us a concert mixing neo-soul, jazz, funk and electro.

This summer, the 8 musicians won the ‘Made In New York Jazz Competition’ awarded by jazz fusion legends Mike Stern, Lenny White and Randy Brecker. They will be touring New York in May 2025! This concert promises to be an intense and unforgettable moment of musical sharing, not to be missed on any account before they take off for the United States.

Line-up:
Laura Wamba : vocals

Thomas Salvatore : keyboard & vocals

Sebastián Muñoz : saxophone
Félix Reneault : saxophone
César Aouillé : guitar
Ludo Prieur : bass
Malo Ropers : percussions
Alejandro Dixon : drums

Listening link: https://album.link/fr/i/1729647134
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXf83cm8_4w
Instagram : https://instagram.com/whoparkedthecar_

Informations and tickets : https://lamarbrerie.fr/who-parked-the-car-frisbee-shop/

Who Parked The Car at La Marbrerie
2025-01-29 19:00 - 23:30 | La Marbrerie, 21 rue Alexis Lepère, Montreuil, 93100
The Parisian band arrives at La Marbrerie for the first time to offer us a concert mixing neo-soul, jazz, funk and electro.

This summer, the 8 musicians won the ‘Made In New York Jazz Competition’ awarded by jazz fusion legends Mike Stern, Lenny White and Randy Brecker. They will be touring New York in May 2025! This concert promises to be an intense and unforgettable moment of musical sharing, not to be missed on any account before they take off for the United States.

Line-up:
Laura Wamba : vocals

Thomas Salvatore : keyboards; vocals

Sebastián Muñoz : saxophone
Félix Reneault : saxophone
César Aouillé : guitar
Ludo Prieur : bass
Malo Ropers : percussions
Alejandro Dixon : drums

Listening link: https://album.link/fr/i/1729647134
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXf83cm8_4w
Instagram : https://instagram.com/whoparkedthecar_

Reyd & Kalupto in concert
2025-01-31 19:30 - 22:30 | La Camillienne, 12 rue des Meuniers, Paris, 75012
Come and discover two artists at the heart of emotion and fantasy, in a rousing waltz of genres. A women’s co-headlining set, full of strength and delicacy, enriched by the presence of talented musicians, not to be missed under any circumstances! These two women will leave their mark with the timbre of their voices, their sunny personalities and their captivating musical universes.
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Glenn Ferris Newtet
2025-01-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Le Barbizon, 141 rue de Tolbiac, Paris, 75013, France
Legendary trombonist GLENN FERRIS has played a wide variety of jazz styles throughout his career, alongside such iconic artists as Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder, Billy Cobham, Steve Lacy, Philly Joe Jones, Marital Solal, Henri Texier, Michel Petrucciani, Archie Shepp and many more. He has also led numerous personal musical projects featuring his prolific original compositions, ranging from trios to big bands, and from acoustic to electric music.
This new quartet, ‘NEWTET’, is his first project since before the Covid period, and this music reflects the extremely creative period he enjoyed during the Covid years.
He is accompanied by his faithful acolytes: Bruno Rousselet on bass, Jeff Boudreaux on drums and Michael Felberbaum on guitar.
The music is fresh, energetic, clear and simple, but always with complex and elegant subtleties in the background.
Glenn is a great improviser, exhilarating and imbued with a playful joy and deep-rooted blues influences. These new compositions give him enormous freedom to explore new directions at any time.
Come and be part of Glenn’s new story with this performance by his new quartet ‘NEWTET’! An evening where the creativity and talent of this trombone genius will take you on a unique musical journey.
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[Jazz+Jam] Min & Friends Quartet
2025-02-01 19:00 - 22:00 | The Dissident Club, 58 rue Richer, Paris, 75009, France
Jazz standards flavoured with some groove tunes The talented ensemble will take you on a journey through the rich and soulful world of jazz, infused with a touch of groove that will have you tapping your feet and swaying to the rhythm. Each musician brings their unique flair and expertise to the stage, creating a harmonious blend of sounds that celebrates both tradition and innovation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience live music at its finest!
With:
Hakob Khechoyan : basse
Nima Gachpaz : piano
Minesse : voix
Elie Migairou-Feldman : batterie

Concert to present the creations of the Academy of Composition
2025-02-01 20:00 - 21:30 | Le Pavillon de la Sirène, 20 rue Dareau, Paris, 75014, France
Come and see the 4th edition of the Composition Academy! The 8 trainees will be presenting original pieces composed during their course.
They will be performed by the Orchestre des Jeunes de l’ONJ #6, under their direction.
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Rick Margitza Quartet at la Gare le Gore
2025-02-03 21:00 - 22:30, 2025-02-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-17 21:00 - 22:00 | 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 and Peter Giron are teachers in the Professional Cycle at IMEP – Paris College of Music.

Jam IMEP at the FIAP Paris
2025-02-07 19:30 - 22:00 | FIAP, 30 rue Cabanis, Paris, 75014
Rendez-vous au FIAP Paris le 7 février 2025 pour une jam coorganisée par l’IMEP et la FIAP,
Jam ouverte à partir de 19h30
Avec Damien Ropars.
Instruments disponibles sur place : guitare, piano, basse, et batterie

ForeverMax at the Disquaires
2025-02-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Les Disquaires, 4-6 rue des Taillandiers, Paris, 75011, France
Join us in celebrating the release of Forevermax’s new EP ‘Un Instant’, featuring a host of exclusive tracks! Forevermax is a French pop-rock project inspired by the likes of Stereolab, The Strokes and The Divine Comedy. This is a release party to celebrate the release of their second EP, ‘Un Instant’, which will be out on all platforms on the night of the concert! This EP follows on from the first EP ‘Je M’en Vais’, released in 2022, and contains 5 new exclusive tracks and the single ‘Dommage’, released in December 2024! All these tracks, plus those from the new EP and a few surprises, will be played tonight, so don’t hesitate!
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IMEP Online Audition
2025-02-08 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
The Online audition is exclusively designed to audition international candidates who are unable to travel to France for the audition.
Preparing for your audition
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Ahma Valentine + Roxane at the trois baudets
2025-02-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Les Trois Baudets, 64 boulevard de Clichy, Paris, 75018
Ahma Valentine
Ahma Valentine is a French pop artist who blends electro and organic sounds to create a unique and captivating universe. Her emotionally charged lyrics explore love, doubt and life experiences. On stage, she excels at transporting audiences into her world, thanks to a sincere energy and live performances that leave a lasting impression.
Roxane
Roxane’s melodies are instantly catchy and get stuck in your head. Her full, generous voice, backed by her gentle piano, serves up lyrics worthy of French chanson. Roxane plunges us into her intimate universe, a chaos harmonised by music, melancholic writing tinged with hope, set to joyful pop of eclectic inspiration. We’re seduced by her first journey, a tumultuous twenty-something in search of meaning.
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Etienne Mbappé & The Prophets – Sylvain Luc Celebration
2025-02-08 20:30 - 22:30 | Sunside Sunset, 60 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001
A Night of Jazz in tribute to Sylvain Luc
With musicians :

Etienne Mbappé – basse, voix
Balthazar Naturel – sax ténor
Arno de Casanove – tompette
Anthony Jambon – guitare
Christophe Cravero – piano, keys, violon
Clément Janinet – violon
Nicolas Viccaro – batterie

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Etienne Mbappé, a bassist with silk-gloved hands, handles his instrument with exceptional technical skill, combined with a melodious, singing groove that gives his compositions and performances a colour and warmth in the image of the man himself: human, open and alive. After concerts and tours in Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia with Joe Zawinul, Manu Dibango, Salif Keita, Ray Charles and John McLaughlin, he is back with the Prophets, bringing together the finest young instrumentalists working to transcend traditions and cultures with a universal musical sweetness. With this line-up, he puts his own personal favourites to the fore, inviting gifted youngsters, today’s rising stars and tomorrow’s big names into his group. Étienne sees them as ‘prophets’ capable, in the form of musical prophecy, of revealing forgotten or hidden truths about the primary role of music as a vehicle for the values of freedom, sharing and love. These seven virtuoso musicians, giving free rein to improvisation, invite us to sing, dance, vibrate, love and celebrate life. Sylvain Luc passed away on 13 March 2024, leaving behind him a priceless musical legacy. On 8 February, Paris will pay tribute to Sylvain Luc, a virtuoso musician whose unrivalled talent and generous spirit left their mark on the world of jazz, with an unforgettable evening at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, as well as in Parisian jazz clubs. Acknowledged as ‘the greatest guitarist in the world’ by iconic artists such as Pat Metheny and Michel Legrand, Sylvain Luc has left an indelible mark on the world of jazz, uniting generations of musicians with his innovative spirit and infectious passion. He has released numerous albums, won numerous awards, and performed and recorded all over the world, leaving us with an exceptionally rich musical heritage. The ‘Nuit Sylvain Luc’ will kick off at the Châtelet with a two-hour concert, bringing together renowned artists to perform Sylvain’s original compositions. Each performance will be a vibrant celebration of his exceptional talent and the profound influence of his music. But it’s also across Paris and its iconic jazz clubs: Le Sunset, Le Baiser Salé, Le Duc des Lombards and Le Sunside that this great celebration will take place. Each of these venues will host unique performances in honour of Sylvain, transforming Paris into a musical feast, reflecting the friendship and sharing he always encouraged. We invite you to join us for this memorable night dedicated to a musician whose legacy will continue to inspire and unite jazz lovers around the world.

Synapse concert in Epinay
2025-02-08 20:30 - 22:30
Synapse, opening for Madlen Keys, Madlen Keys is an alternative rock band with pop and folk influences ranging from Radiohead to Björk, Jeff Buckley and Nine Inch Nails. A sensory journey where electric guitars mingle with violins and backing vocals. Founded by lead singer, musician and composer Caroline Calen, the band’s rich, imaginative universe is full of modern poetry and cinematic references. Accompanied by Yann Pousset on drums, Antoine Geremia on keyboards and Baptiste Mottais on guitar, each track invites listeners into a world where raw emotions are transmitted with intensity.
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The Amazing Keystone Big Band at the Théâtre du Chatelet
2025-02-09 19:00 - 22:30 | Théâtre du Châtelet, 2 rue Edouard Colonne, Paris, 75001, France
George Gershwin, a major composer of the 20th century, fused jazz and classical music, opening up new horizons of sound and influencing generations of composers. He redefined the boundaries of American music and left an indelible legacy in the history of music. The 17 musicians of the Amazing Keystone Big Band (Victoire du Jazz – Best Orchestra) reinvent this legacy in a joyous, brassy way. Accompanied by singers Neima Naouri, Charlotte Wassy, Pablo Campos, Fleur Worku, Paloma Pradal and Anne Sila, they offer original, high-spirited versions of George Gershwin’s most beautiful love songs. From Someone to Watch Over Me to I Loves You Porgy, Summertime to The Man I Love, Fascinating Rhythm, Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off and I Got Rhythm, the orchestra invites you to a concert packed with emotion, energy and improvisation, with grace, daring and virtuosity.
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Brad Mehldau at La Philarmonie de Paris
2025-02-12 20:00 - 22:00 | La Philarmonie de Paris, 221 avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris, Sélectionner un État :, 75019, France
Brad Mehldau, who made his name on the New York scene in the 1990s and has been a regular guest at the Philharmonie de Paris, is one of the most lyrical and intimate voices in contemporary jazz. With Après Fauré, he confirms his natural affinity with the classical repertoire.
We know of the American pianist’s collaborations with the soprano Renée Fleming and the mezzo Anne Sofie von Otter, his exchanges with Charles Rosen at Carnegie Hall and the hold Beethoven, Schumann, Schubert and Bach have had on his creativity and vocabulary. His revivals of the ‘classics’ are never linear, but expand through contact with a variety of influences to open up a vast and powerful imagination, always virtuosic, always welcoming. Bach was already whispering in Brad Mehldau’s ear in 2018 about a recomposition and improvisation project under his double signature. A new inspirational figure who has long been at his side, Fauré invites him to converse at the same keyboard and to combine original compositions with a selection of nocturnes that are close to his heart.
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Masterclass with Brad Mehldau
2025-02-13 11:00 - 13:30 | Le Pavillon de la Sirène, 20 rue Dareau, Paris, 75014, France
The IMEP is honoured to welcome the exceptional Brad Mehldau for an exclusive masterclass!
The pianist will be teaching students at the IMEP – Paris College of Music. Subject to availability, the masterclass will be open to the public.
We look forward to seeing you on 13 February from 11am to 1.30pm for a masterclass with Brad Mehldau!
The masterclass will take place in the Auditorium of the Pavillon de la Sirène, our partner at 20 rue Dareau, 75014 Paris.

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La belle prog josia - Louise Dissous - K-Bowd - Clovis - Orelle Soyeux
2025-02-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Le Forum, 95 bd de l'Oise, Vauréal, 95490
Découvrez les artistes accompagné•e•s par les salles de concert du Val d’Oise, en concert au Forum !
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IMEP's Valentine Party at Choubichou
2025-02-13 21:00 - 2025-02-14 02:00 | Le Choubichou, 5 rue Mondétour, Paris, Sélectionner un État :, 75001, France
Le Bureau des Elèves de l’IMEP vous invite le vendredi 14 février prochain à partir de 21h au bar Le Choubichou, Paris 1.
Venez nombreux partager cette soirée de la Saint Valentin
Entrée gratuite, sans réservation.

Rodinha at Eurydice
2025-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 | L’Eurydice, 79 rue du Cardinal Lemoine, Paris, 75005
Rodinha in concert at Eurydice on Friday 14 February!
Guest : Mattheus Viera

Dhafer Youssef + Orelle Soyeux at Cergy
2025-02-14 20:30 - 23:30 | Le Douze, 12 Allée des Petits Pains, Cergy, 95000
Join Tunisian singer and oud-player Dhafer Youssef on a voyage of discovery on Friday 14 February 2025. Dhafer Youssef: Some albums are born almost out of thin air, in the spontaneity of a moment or a session. Others need to mature, like a fine wine. It takes a long time to come to fruition. This is the case with ‘Streets of Minarets’, by Tunisian singer and oud player Dhafer Youssef. This new album is all about travelling,’ says Dhafer. Journeys to the four corners of the world, in search of new sounds. It’s also a journey through time,’ he adds. Between the child I was, a music fanatic and admirer of the great masters, Miles, Herbie, Marcus… and the adult I’ve become’. Between the jazz of the ‘50s and its rockier version of the ’80s too. A musician in perpetual motion, avoiding ‘labels, kitsch and exoticism’ like the plague. With Orelle Soyeux as support act: Singer, pianist, author, composer and performer Orelle Soyeux will be supporting Dhafer Youssef. More often than not in the middle of the night, she has poured out her intimate confessions as a young woman in the making on the black and white keys of her best friend at the time. The result: smooth, soulful pop infused with jazz and hope. Her very own lyrics, honest and straightforward, even when they hurt, are the DNA of her songs. They’re about love, of course, the beautiful and the ugly, but not just that! Mental health, social justice and human rights are themes close to her heart.Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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Pink's wife at the Disquaires
2025-02-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Les Disquaires, 4-6 rue des Taillandiers, Paris, 75011, France
Meet Pink’s Wife at Les Disquaires to celebrate the release of their first single: ‘I Can’t Be your Woman’.
Somewhere between alternative rock and neo-soul, Pink’s Wife stand out for their diverse influences: between the raw playing and balladry of guitarist Hadrian’s influences, embellished by the groovy, jazzy bass lines, the sultry voice of singer/bassist Diksha and Tudi’s hypnotic drums, the band have created a mix between soul and grunge in a direction that’s all their own.

Jessy Elsa Palma's positive Sunday jam
2025-02-16 20:30 - 22:00 | Le Baiser Salé, 58 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001, France
JESSY ELSA PALMA voice/guitar
TSANTA RANDRIA piano
RANTO bass
TITAN drums Jessy Elsa Palma is a key figure in contemporary soul 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 has honed her talent playing with musicians from the four corners of the globe, from the warm scenes of Cameroon to the ultra-selective jazz clubs of the United States. On stage, she mesmerises you with performances bursting with energy, originality and infectious passion.
And if you fancy an extraordinary musical experience, don’t miss the Sunday Jam! It’s a convivial moment where musicians get together to improvise, experiment and create together in an ultra-casual atmosphere. Every week, a unique evening full of surprises, music and sharing awaits you!

After Monk Quartet of Gilles Naturel
2025-02-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Le Son de la Terre, Port Montebello, Paris, 75005, France
After the success of the first concerts, a lot of people who hadn’t been able to get back asked us to do the same in Paris.

The Monk Quartet is a jazz project in which the usual rhythm section, piano bass drums, is replaced by a string quartet. The repertoire consists mainly of pieces by Thelonious Monk and a few original compositions. The themes are presented by the string quartet and the improvisations are made by the members of the quartet, and/or guest soloists, saxophone trumpet, accompanied by background and walking bass from the cello. The guest soloists on the CD are:
Fabien Mary, Hillel Salem, trumpet, Lenny Popkin, Balthazar Naturel saxophone, Saul Rubin guitar. Antoine Beux: first violin.
Felix Gerbelot: second violin.
Gilles Naturel: viola, arrangements, composition, musical director.
Simon Lannoy: cello.
Guest soloists Thomas Gomez: alto saxophone, Hillel Salem: trumpet, Mario Ponce-Enrile: vocals
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Chloé Lecerf Quintet
2025-02-20 21:30 - 23:00 | Sunside Sunset, 60 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001
Fresh back from a stint in New York, where she honed her craft alongside such exceptional mentors as pianist Michael Kanan and singer Vanisha Gould, Chloé invites you to her very first Paris performance. Whether you’re a jazz fan or just a music lover, let this captivating voice enchant you for an unforgettable evening.
With:

Chloé Lecerf – voix
Hillel Salem – trompette
Jeremy Hinnekens – piano
Slim Chikhaoui – c.basse
Damien Françon – batterie

Composition Academy masterclass with Didier Levallet
2025-02-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Le Pavillon de la Sirène, 20 rue Dareau, Paris, 75014, France
https://lepavillondelasirene.fr/agenda/masterclasses-de-lacademie-de-composition

Weekend Jazz by the Académie de Composition
2025-02-22 10:00 - 22:00 | Le Pavillon de la Sirène, 20 rue Dareau, Paris, 75014, France
Jazz weekend – Saturday 22 February

10am-12pm: Conducting course, by Léo Margue
1pm-4pm: Composing in workshop, with Paul Wacrenier
4.30pm-6pm: Lecture on the history of jazz, by students from Paris conservatoires, Stéphane Audard’s class
8pm : Carte Blanche with Real Time Music

50% discount with code DETAXIMEP for school pupils

Part 1: Performance of works by trainees and musicians from the Healing Orchestra
Part 2 : Concert of the Healing Orchestra by Paul Wacrenier
Part 3: Concert by Eric Schultz’s Let My People Hear Music Big Band

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