Square Noon at Melville
2025-09-26 21:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | Le Melville
Three friends, Alexandre, Axel and Arlo, set the Melville alight with their jazz music. The complicity of these musicians, friends of the Imep, is palpable. Together, they transport you into a vibrant universe full of enthusiasm. Alexandre on piano, Axel on drums and Arlo on bass: an explosive trio to discover!

Alexandre Lombard-Bufet: piano
Arlo Lardé: double bass
Axel Allwright: drums

Rosa de Samba at the Bascules
2025-09-26 21:00 - 23:00 | Les Bascules, 3 rue de la Bourse, Paris, 75002
Get ready to travel to the heart of Brazil without leaving Paris! The Rosa de Samba group invites you to a festive and warm evening. Between samba, bossa nova, MPB, forró, and without forgetting the modern rhythms of the current scene, Rosa de Samba will make you dance, smile and sing…even if you don’t speak a word of Portuguese!

Flavia Cavallari – Vocals
Félix Renault – Guitar
Milharo Tommy – percussions
Jérôme Dumontier – Cavaquinho.

Ilan Elbaz Quartet
2025-09-30 19:30 - 22:30 | Sunside Sunset, 60 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001
Winner of the 2022 Sunside Awards, pianist and composer Ilan Elbaz presents his debut album Beyond The Door. Widely acclaimed by audiences and the press (TT Télérama, Révélation Jazz Magazine, Buzz Jazz News), he returns to the Sunside stage to present his brand new project, the Ilan Elbaz Quartet.
Alongside him are three musicians with a distinctive style: Jorge Vistel (trumpet), Emmanuel Sunee (double bass) and Arnaud Bichon (drums). Together, they explore a modern jazz style rich in contrasts, where composition leaves plenty of room for improvisation and interaction.
They unveil a repertoire of original compositions and covers that become a playground and a field of exploration, with multiple influences, between impressionistic harmonies, intense rhythmic ostinatos and improvisation traversing minimalist landscapes or those rich in colour and energy.

Ilan Elbaz – piano
Jorge Vistel – trumpet
Emmanuel Sunee – double bass
Arnaud Bichon – drums

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Election of the new Student Association + IMEP student jam
2025-10-07 18:00 - 21:30 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
The Student Association is holding its back-to-school meeting at 6 p.m. in Studio B, during which you will be able to elect your new board.
Following this meeting, the association is organising a jam session in the school’s Studio B starting at 7:30 p.m.
The opening band is 22.0, composed of students Eliza Nirlu, Sami Chidiac, Clara Marsot, Mahir Demir Erdogan, and Stephane Lê.
Please note that access is reserved for IMEP students who are members of the association.

Jam IMEP at FIAP Paris
2025-10-10 19:30 - 22:30 | FIAP, 30 rue Cabanis, Paris, 75014
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.

Ana "Anymore" Release Party (Lykuin, Kamango, Izaya, Laura) at La Java
2025-10-10 19:30 - 23:00 | La Java, 105 rue du Faubourg du Temple, Paris, 75010
“ANYMORE” RELEASE PARTY.
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After releasing several singles, Ana released her first album, ‘Anymore,’ which confirmed her R&B/soul style.
She composes, writes, arranges, and plays the keyboard.
In both English and French, his clear flow and warm, pure voice with airy notes transport us, without artifice or embellishment.
Discover her on stage accompanied by her musicians and guests to celebrate the release of her album.
Come and discover R&B/soul artists such as Lykuin, Kamango, Izaya and Laura Wamba in the first part of the show.

Steve Potts & Jobic Le Masson Trio at the Théâtre des Ateliers du Chaudron
2025-10-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Théâtre des Ateliers du Chaudron, 31 passage de Ménilmontant, Paris, 75011
Jobic Le Masson – piano
Peter Giron – double bass
Ishiro Onoë – drums
Steve Potts – saxophones
As part of the Jazz sur Seine 2025 festival
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Leslie Lewis Masterclass at IMEP
2025-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
Singer Leslie Lewis invites you to join her on Tuesday, 14 October at 7 p.m. at IMEP for a masterclass on the theme: Bringing your songs to life: taking a song from its beginnings to the stage.
Topics include:

the rhythmic energy of the song
stage presence
how to be fearless when you perform
how to connect with the audience
how to fit in with the group

This training is intended for singers, but many topics apply to all musicians.
Participation is free for IMEP students, with a €10 charge for non-IMEP students. Registration is compulsory.
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Lombard-Buffet Solo at the Melville
2025-10-14 20:30 - 22:30 | Le Melville
Alexandre Lombard-Buffet is a young virtuoso trained at IMEP (Paris College of Music) and the Paris Conservatoire, who has developed an immoderate taste for music rooted in the jazz tradition.
Between melancholy ballads, intimate swing and standards from the Great American Song Book, he navigates with ease and elegance!

Alexandre Lombard-Buffet : piano

Walter Smith III Quartet at the Sunside
2025-10-20 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-21 19:30 - 23:00 | Sunside Sunset, 60 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001
From Roy Haynes to Christian McBride, Terence Blancherd, Christian Scott, Eric Harland, and Joshua Redman, Walter Smith III has played with almost everyone: his originality and energy make him one of the most sought-after saxophonists of his generation. He is also remembered for his close collaboration with Ambrose Akimusire. He rarely performs under his own name, but on this occasion he will be accompanied by an all-star quartet. Event
Walter Smith III -sax
Danny Grissett – piano
Orlando Le Fleming – c.basse
Jeff Ballard – batterie
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Orelle Soyeux X BDE Masterclass - Understanding roles in the music industry ecosystem
2025-11-01 11:00 - 13:00 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
Orelle Soyeux, singing teacher at IMEP, will answer these questions based on the development of her project:
•⁠ ⁠What are the different roles in the music industry ecosystem?
•⁠ What roles does the range of IMEP training courses prepare you for?
•⁠ How can you identify the roles you should prioritise at the start of your project?
•⁠ Which roles should be delegated? To whom? And when?
The fee is €5 for students of the school and €10 for external students.
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Jam Session at FIAP Paris
2025-11-07 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:30 | FIAP, 30 rue Cabanis, Paris, 75014

AFROBEAT POWER BALAPHONICS & DJ SETS (afro) at Alimentation Générale
2025-11-07 20:00 - 23:00 | L’Alimentation Générale, 64 rue Jean Pierre Timbaud, Paris, 75011
Date and location
Nov. 7, 2025, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Paris, 64 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France

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For this new Afrobeat Power evening, the group Balaphonics will take to the stage at the ALG, and to top it all off, DJ Freakistan from Voilaaa Sound System will be joining DJ Ness Afro and Aroll Mamaqueen from Afrobeat Power for the second half of the evening.
★★★ BALAPHONICS (Paris)
This Afro brass band has been touring France for 12 years, placing the balafon at the heart of its music. This brassband from the Paris region is ready to give you a taste of their afro-funk specialities, in a fusion as explosive in energy as it is diverse in mood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Kg8t3uMO0
https://www.facebook.com/Balaphonics
https://www.instagram.com/balaphonics/

Berklee info Session with Marek Dykta
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
Marek Dykta, Assistant Director of Admissions at Berklee College of Music, will be at IMEP to host an information session. This is an essential event for all musicians considering pursuing their career at Berklee.
Marek Dykta will share valuable advice on the admissions process, the expectations of the selection panels, and the opportunities offered by the college.
His presence allows prospective applicants to obtain first-hand information and ask any questions they may have about life at Berklee.
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Masterclass drums with Adam Teixeira
2025-11-21 14:00 - 16:00 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
IMEP • Paris College of Music is delighted to welcome Adam Teixeira, internationally renowned drummer and percussionist, for an exceptional masterclass based on his brand new workbook, ‘Flipping Beats’.
See you on 21 November from 2pm to 4pm
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to boost your game!Reservation required at the following link: Flippin Beats IMEP Masterclass SIgn Up
The program includes:

Presentation of the concept behind the book Flipping Beats
Groove construction (beginner to advanced levels)
Practice and performance techniques
Development of creativity and rhythmic concepts
Practical musical applications
Exclusive tips for practising with Flipping Beats

Phil JL Robert ft. Melvin Clairault at the Sunset
2025-11-21 20:30 - 22:30 | Sunside Sunset, 60 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001
Phil JL Robert makes his big comeback with Last Dance for Boogaloo, due for release in November 2025.
True to his unique style, he blends mambo, salsa, soul and jazz to offer a modern and vibrant take on boogaloo.
Backed by the warm vocals of Melvin Clairault, this album, in the vein of Boogaloo Zoo and Boogaloo Station, promises irresistible rhythms and contagious energy.

Phil Jl Robert – guitar
Melvin Clairault – vocals
Philippe Sellam – alto saxophone
Anthony Honnet – organ
Hippolyte Fevre – trumpet, flute
Guillaume Grosso – baritone and tenor saxophone
Davy Honnet – drums

Balaphonics at Larocafé
2025-11-22 20:30 - 23:00 | Larocafé, 74 avenue Gaston Roussel, Romainville, 93230, France
After two years on tour and one album recorded (Balaphonics & Mary May), Balaphonics returns without Mary to present some freshly prepared new tracks as well as a few good old remixed gems!
A new space-time is created for everyone. Regardless of structures, the present moment guides the pulse and the path unfolds as we play. Trance will be there!

Free!
https://larocafe.com/

Jam IMEP at the 2 Pianos
2025-11-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Les 2 pianos
Starting at 8 p.m.On stage: piano and drums available
With Bernard Vidal, renowned guitarist and teacherAll levels welcome
Jazz standards, original compositions and surprises
Open to everyone, whether you are part of IMEP or not

Workshops with Steve Browman
2025-11-29 - 2025-11-30 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
IMEP • Paris College of Music will host workshops with pianist Steve Browman on Saturday 29 November and Sunday 30 November 2025.

Saturday, 29 November 2025 – Workshop from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. IMEP Studio B – Managing intensity during a solo performance

Workshop’s program :

Checking the density of notes
Exploring changes of register
Playing with dynamics
Adjusting the level of dissonance
Creating level of Syncopes
Structuring intensity curves
Voicings and accompaniment
Working with both hands during the solo

Sunday, 30 November – Workshop from 1pm to 5pm Studio B at IMEP – Piano/Bass Duo with Peter Giron

Workshop’s program :

Intros and outros
Structuring head arrangements
Presentation of the theme by piano and bass
relationship between the two
Solo management: who goes first?
Accompaniment of a bass solo on the piano
Sharing musical space
Improvisation simultanée

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Romain Pilon at 38Riv
2025-11-29 19:30 - 23:30 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
Romain Pilon: guitar
Fred Pasqua: drums
Ton Felices: double bass
Considered “a brilliant improviser” by Jazzwise, guitarist Romain Pilon has established himself as one of the leading figures on the contemporary jazz scene. Internationally acclaimed, he has toured as a leader in every corner of the globe, sharing the stage or studio with such renowned artists as Brian Blade, Ben Wendel, Jeff Ballard, Seamus Blake, Walter Smith III, Baptiste Trotignon, Sylvain Luc, Linda May Han Oh and many others…For the first time as a leader on the 38 Riv stage, Romain Pilon presents “Open Roads”, his new album, undoubtedly the most personal project of his career.
At his side are two exceptional musicians: drummer Fred Pasqua, his long-time partner, with whom he shares a rare musical rapport. And as a special guest, the young double bassist Ton Felices, a prodigy based in Amsterdam, already displaying remarkable sensitivity.
Carried by poetic writing and a wealth of textures and atmospheres, this trio’s music draws its influences from Led Zeppelin as well as Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis and Erik Satie. A sonic journey at the crossroads between lyricism, energy and freedom.
‘A guitarist of marvellous originality.’ France Musique‘Pilon glides through the music with a superb sense of confidence…’ Jazz Times (USA)‘A wonder of taste and style.’ Jazz Podium (Germany)
‘Pilon is world class.’ Financial Times (UK)
Tickets : https://38riv.com/concerts/romain-pilon

YAYA MINTÉ at the Café de la Danse
2025-12-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Café de la Danse, 5 passage Louis Philippe, Paris, 75011, France
Yaya Minté returns to the stage for a new musical journey, combining intimate stories and flamboyant energy.
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Between soul, pop, rock and jazz, he offers much more than a concert: an immersive experience, surrounded by exceptional musicians and backing singers.
On stage, he doesn’t just sing: he connects, he shares, he heals.
NIO FAR ‘we are together’ is not just a phrase: it is a breath, a promise, a moment suspended in time, a bond of sharing and deep emotions.
Each note becomes a prayer. Each silence, a collective heartbeat.
A date. An experience. Be there.
With Vincent Lanvier, guitarist and former student of IMEP • Paris College of Music

Nouvelle Scène KLT & Friends - Sortie d'album au Duc des Lombards
2025-12-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Le Duc des Lombards, 42 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001
KLT is led by Kévin Larriveau, Gabriel Gorr and Théo Schirru. This young trio, influenced by jazz and soul, returns to the club to celebrate the release of their new album ‘KLT & Friends’, accompanied by the musicians who brought this project to life!

Amandine Cabald-Roche – Vocals / Guitar
Alice Chahbazian – Vocals / Synth
Galawesh – Vocals
Rania Bahzad – Vocals / Guitar
Brieuc Stievenard – Trumpet
Kévin Larriveau – Piano / Rhodes / OB6
Gabriel Gorr – Double bass
Théo Schirru – Drums

Tickets : https://ducdeslombards.com/fr/l-agenda/nouvelle-scene-klt-friends-sortie-d-album

Orelle Soyeux at the Festival des Eclairs dans la tête
2025-12-04 19:30 - 20:30
4 December – 7.30pm: Concert by Orelle Soyeux. Pop music infused with soul and jazz. > Free entrance
As part of the Des éclairs dans la tête festival, the festival to destigmatise mental health.
At the Paris Anim Victor Gelez centre, 1-3 rue Victor Gelez, 75011 Paris

[Jazz] G.Figliola / J.Ghovin Duo at the Dissident Club
2025-12-04 20:30 - 22:30 | The Dissident Club, 58 rue Richer, Paris, 75009, France
Step into a warm, intimate night of jazz with Gianluca Figliola on guitar and Joachim Govin on double bass — two musicians whose deep musicality and effortless chemistry bring jazz standards to life. Expect elegant improvisations, soulful lines, and a dialogue between strings that feels both fresh and timeless.
A cozy Thursday evening filled with swing, nuance, and pure musical connection — the perfect way to unwind and let the music carry you.
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Akata Kolo Orchestra (A.K.O.) at the Baiser Salé
2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Le Baiser Salé, 58 rue des Lombards, Paris, 75001, France
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 of Afrobeat with a wealth of instruments and vocals that avoid clichés, surprise and make you want to dance.The collective stands out for its thunderous brass section, tireless rhythm section and lead vocals that are both charming and electrifying. All the voices, whose timbres overlap and respond to each other, sketch out subtle colours between funk, jazz, soul and African rhythms.
Akata Kolo Orchestra is preparing its next chapter: a new album for 2026, which promises to further expand their universe, push the boundaries of constraints and freedoms, feature more arrangements, perhaps new collaborations and new tracks, but always with the same desire: for the music to live and for the audience to feel it.
Attending an A.K.O concert is an immersive experience: joy, warmth, dance, communion. You feel the fusion, the technique, but above all the heart. In this sense, Akata Kolo Orchestra stands out as one of the revelations of the new Parisian Afrobeat generation — a collective that is both promising and already established.

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MARLENE SOW vocals/flute
REMY GRANGER trumpet
JEAN BAPTISTE HALIN keyboards
EDOUARD JACQUOT saxophone
GARANCE BALTARDIVE trombone
RAPHAEL DUCOURANT guitar
SACHA LE ROY bass
KILLIAN LEFEVRE drums
EYAL ROITMAN percussion

Chris Blue Trio / Sunbase at 2 pianos
2025-12-05 20:00 - 23:00 | Les 2 pianos
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 Music. Today, he is interested in one thing and one thing only: reviving the jazz of yesteryear, in the style of Barry Harris and Grant Green, through the prism of the “Organ Trio.” Devoted to hard bop, jazz blues, post-bop, and be-bop, he prefers the clear, colorful sound of a guitar played through a huge amplifier. For him, France is the best place in the galaxy, and he hopes to build something great here.

– SUNBASE – JAZZ FUSION (PARIS):

SunBase: first, an image; that of a monumental and complex architectural structure anchored to the surface of the sun, emerging from fumaroles and lava geysers, lost in an apocalyptic and arid space.
Then music, ethereal, energetic, and captivating, a fusion of 60s and 70s groove and contemporary techno sounds.
SunBase: a dreamlike soundscape created by five musicians working in synergy: Racim Boughrara (bass), Sullivane Albertini (keyboards), Maxime Leguyader (drums), Jean-Michel Gras (guitar), and Harold Codant (trumpet).

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Berklee advising session
2025-12-09 15:00 - 18:00 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
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 scholarship opportunities. You can also practise with them for the Berklee audition so that you are fully prepared!
Free admission, open to all.

Berklee Masterclass: Afro-Cuban Grooves by Zahili Gonzalez Zamora
2025-12-10 12:30 - 13:30 | IMEP Paris College of Music, 7 rue Emile Dubois, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75014, France
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 their integration into contemporary music. This exploration will highlight how Afro-Cuban rhythms not only shape musical compositions but also serve as a vital form of communication through movement.
Participants will actively engage in interactive exercises that allow them to embody these rhythms, fostering a deeper connection between their instruments and physical expression. This clinic offers a unique opportunity to enhance your rhythmic skills, deepen your appreciation for cultural narratives, and discover how to convey emotion through the dynamic interplay of music and dance.
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