For the 4th consecutive year, the NICE JAZZ ORCHESTRA takes over the Théâtre Francis Gag in old Nice, creating a winter rendezvous for all music lovers and jazz enthusiasts in particular.
Once again, the NJO will transform the Théâtre Francis Gag into a laboratory for musical exploration and creation. After dedicating its 2012 edition to the blues and trumpet, Pierre Bertrand, Christian Pachiaudi, and Alain Asplanato have chosen to explore the world of soul and funky jazz in 2013, highlighting energetic grooves and explosive brass sections.
Program:
*Friday, March 22nd, 8:30 PM: NJO septet “Hard bop and funky jazz”*
The NJO will revive the music of the “Blue Note” era with compositions by Horace Silver and others he inspired.
An American composer and musician, he is one of the major figures of the hard bop and soul jazz movement. His percussive playing and swing sense have led many to regard him as one of the founders of funky jazz.
The septet will be directed by Pierre BERTRAND, saxophone, with:
– Tony RUSSO, trumpet,
– Fred LUSIGNANT, trombone,
– Christian BONICHI, saxophone,
– Fred D’OELNITZ, piano,
– Christian PACHIAUDI, bass,
– Alain ASPLANATO, drums
Saturday, March 23rd, 8:30 PM | Sunday, March 24th, 4:00 PM >> NJO “Soul Big Band” – new repertoire creation –
The concerts on Saturday and Sunday will be an opportunity for the NJO to present their new original big band program, which will serve as material for their next album, enhanced with some groovy gems by Thad Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Tower of Power.
The Big Band will be directed by Pierre BERTRAND, saxophone, with:
Sax section:
– Jean-Parc BACCARINI,
– Jean-Christophe DICOSTANZO,
– Bejamin BOUTANT,
– Ludovic TALLARICO,
– Christian BONICHI
Trumpet section:
– Philippe GIULI,
– Georges DIMARTINO,
– Tony RUSSO,
– Philippe BLEUEZ
Trombone section:
– Fred LUSIGNANT,
– Francesco CASTELLANI,
– Alex PERDIGON,
– Bela LORANT
Rhythm section:
– Amaury FILLIARD, guitar,
– Fred D’OELNITZ, piano,
– Christian PACHIAUDI, bass,
– Alain ASPLANATO, drums
Guest: Marjorie MARTINEZ, vocals
