Benjamin de Roubaix, a multi-instrumentalist (trombone, vocals, guitar, piano) and composer for film and television, and a graduate of Berklee College of Music, will lead a Latin jazz workshop during the April break.
Monday, April 20 through Thursday, April 23, 2026
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm
Instrumentalists and vocalists of all skill levels are welcome!
Fees: €200 for IMEP students and €250 for non-students
To register for the workshop: contact Benjamin de Roubaix directly by email or phone at bderoubaix@gmail.com ou 06 37 83 08 00
The program includes:
2 days of introductory classes in Afro-Brazilian jazz and 2 days of introductory classes in Afro-Cuban jazz
The first day will be devoted to exploring and listening to Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music. Participants will get to know one another, followed by an introduction to the instruments, with a focus on their rhythmic foundations and their role within an ensemble. The day will include opportunities for discussion and will conclude with a listening session and presentation of the pieces to be worked on the following day.
The second day will be devoted to studying and interpreting these pieces: assigning parts, assigning solos, and working out arrangements from a lead sheet, all in a group setting.
Website : https://www.benjaminderoubaix.com/
Benjamin de Roubaix is a versatile musician, composer, and educator who has undergone rigorous training on an international scale. A multi-instrumentalist (trombone, vocals, guitar, piano), he moves seamlessly between jazz, Latin music, and pop, while also pursuing a career in composition, particularly for film and television.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he trained in France, Cuba, and the United States under the guidance of renowned musicians. He has made a name for himself both on stage and in the studio, collaborating with artists such as Johnny Pacheco and contributing to film music projects alongside Éric Serra and Armand Amar.
At the same time, he is actively involved in teaching, both in France and abroad, with a focus on vocal performance and contemporary music. Based in Montreuil, he continues to pursue his artistic projects while passing on his passion to new musicians.
