The Passages initiative, led by AJC, FNEIJMA, and Grands Formats, aims to promote equality and inclusion in jazz and improvised music.
Through a gender-diverse artistic and professional mentoring program, it supports female musicians in developing their careers and artistic projects.
For several months now, IMEP, in partnership with the Pavillon de la Sirène, has been participating in this initiative thanks to the dedication of mentors Delphine Deau and Orelle Soyeux. They are mentoring four musicians: Eliza Nirlu and Adèle Mistrin, singers and pianists; Rozann Bézier, a jazz trombonist; and Juliette Weiss, a double bassist.
Over the next few weeks, the mentees will share the results of this work through a series of professional meetings and showcase concerts.
Program :
Professional networking events—free and open to everyone
Tuesday, September 23, at the Pavillon de la Sirène
- 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Women Musicians’ Journey
With Sylvaine Hélary, Ellinoa, Hélène Duret and Delphine Deau. - 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. | Professional Environment (Part 1)
Featuring the Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés Festival, the La Défense Jazz Festival, and the Jazz Club Étoile.
Wednesday, September 24
- 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Professional Environment (2/2)
Meeting with representatives from record labels and booking agents.
Location to be confirmed
Concerts
Friday, October 2
Eliza Nirlu & Adèle Mistrin
FIAP Paris
Time to be confirmed.
Saturday, October 10, at 8:00 p.m.
Zones – Rozann Bézier
Le Pavillon de la Sirène
Tickets
These events will provide an opportunity to discover the artistic projects developed through the mentorship program and to showcase a new generation of female musicians in jazz and improvised music.
