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 […]
Come and support Lebanon at the DISSIDENT club this Wednesday 18 DEC, from 10pm to midnight, with a jazz duo. Rayan Shaya's composition reflects the circumstances of his upbringing in Lebanon. It incorporates jazz standards that capture the essence of the country's current situation. Come support Lebanon at the DISSIDENT club this Wednesday, 13 November, […]
Bye Boy, Venus Worship and Red Med in concert at La Java! Friday 20 December from 7.30pm to 11pm to hear musicians from Bye Boy, Venus Worship and Red Med! REDMED: Red Med (indie rock/rock punk, Paris) Masters in the art of setting the pace for your Parisian nights since 2017. It's a pure product […]
Come and listen to the great jazz classics at Dissident Club, played by a guitar duo. No frills, just music and spontaneous improvisation. A relaxed jazz evening to rediscover familiar tunes from a different angle! The musicians, with their virtuosity and complicity, breathe new life into timeless standards. The notes soar, cross and intertwine, creating […]
With Etienne Mbappé, patron of the IMEP classes of 2020 and 2021 One of the few constants in jazz throughout its history is its unfailing link with improvisation. And it's certainly in the jam sessions that this link is strongest. In this last jam of 2024, we meet Etienne Mbappé Etienne Mbappé has a love […]
On the initiative of William Brunard, bassist with Bireli Lagrène, a new monthly format at the Sunset to honour the memory of Django Reinhardt and gypsy jazz. A young musician meets an old hand on William Brunard's double bass. 2 sets: 7.00pm and 9.30pm Tickets at : https://www.sunset-sunside.com/concert/hommage-a-django-reinhardt/
Gautier Montegu est un jeune virtuose formé à l'IMEP et au Conservatoire de Paris qui a développé un goût immodéré pour les musiques ancrées dans la tradition du jazz. Entre ballades mélancoliques, swing intimiste et standards du Great American Song Book, il navigue avec aisance et élégance ! Gautier Montegu : piano
Rendez-vous à la FIAP Paris le 10 janvier 2025 pour une jam coorganisée par l’IMEP et la FIAP, Jam ouverte à partir de 19h30 Avec Josiah Woodson. Instruments disponibles sur place : guitare, piano, basse, et batterie
Jazz concert at the legendary Café Laurent de l'Hôtel d'Aubusson in the heart of Saint Germain des Prés, from 9.00 pm to 9.45 pm, from 10.15 pm to 11.00 pm and from 11.30 pm to 12.30 am with the quartet Olivier ROBIN (drums), Josiah WOODSON (trumpet), Albert BOVER (piano) and Fabricio NICOLAS (double bass).
Jessy Elsa Palma is a standout voice in contemporary jazz who doesn’t just follow the rhythm—she reinvents it! Infused with the gospel sounds of her childhood, African beats, soulful vibes, and the elegance of jazz, she takes us on a musical journey rich in emotion and surprises. As a passionate self-taught artist, Jessy Elsa Palma […]
We look forward to seeing you on 14 January at the IMEP for a masterclass dedicated to film music! The masterclass will take place in Studio B from 7pm to 9pm. Admission is free for IMEP students (booking required). There is a €10 charge for non-IMEP students. Further information and tickets
Gainsbourg's pianos André Manoukian with Rosemary Standley, Élodie Frégé and Deborah Leclercq - Opening act: Orelle Soyeux To mark the thirtieth anniversary of Serge Gainsbourg's death, his great admirer André Manoukian has come up with this journey through his ‘blue period’. The period - between 1958 and 1965 - known to aficionados for its jazz […]
