This week La Note Bleue welcomes the saxophonist and flutist Jan Van Naeltwijck for two evenings of smooth cool jazz. His music is a blend of virtuosity and improvisation, marked by an almost tightrope-like fragility. Ronnie Rae, Alain Asplanato, and Marc Peillon join him for a subtle dance around silence. Following that will be two nights featuring the colors of Brazil with the “Jobim Project” led by bassist Jean-Marc Jaffet. One should expect a delicious moment of bossa-nova infused with sensual Saudade, highlighted by the warm voice of the magnificent Nina Papa. Philippe Dufour excels on the guitar as he interprets the repertoire of the iconic Brazilian composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th June Jan Van Naeltwijck Quartet (cool jazz)
Jan Van Naeltwijck loves the trumpet sound of Chet Baker. He also plays the saxophone and flute, which he makes sing with gentleness and fragility. The jazz is tender and purrs without imposing itself on the ear. The swing is a game of skill and finesse for those who love to travel in imagination. Jan Van Naeltwijck and his trio smoothly bounce off each other for an evening of cool jazz. Jan Van Naeltwijck (trumpet & vocals), Ronnie Rae (piano), Alain Asplanato (drums), Marc Peillon (double bass)
Friday 12th, Saturday 13th June Jobim Project (jazz bossa)
The “Jobim Project” invites you to appreciate the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim, a great composer among the greats and a standard-bearer for Brazil to whom he gave an invaluable musical heritage. Nina Papa and Philippe Dufour vocalize the sensuality and Saudade of an entire people. The quartet, Robert Persi (piano), Jean-Marc Jaffet (bass/vocals), Amaury Filliard (guitar), and Jean-Luc Danna (drums), creates a lively and colorful atmosphere. La Note Bleue, adorned in green and yellow… Brazil is not far!
