The iconic Nice Jazz Festival returns this year to Place Masséna and the Théâtre de Verdure with a magnificent lineup.
The first edition of this festival dates back to 1948. Under the artistic direction of Hugues Panassié, this inaugural edition headlined Louis Armstrong and Django Reinhardt. Impressive, isn’t it? Thus, since 1971, the Nice Jazz Festival has taken place every year and has earned an international reputation. This year, the musicians will perform on the stages at Place Masséna and the Théâtre de Verdure.
Tuesday, July 18
The festival will open its doors at 7:30 PM at the Théâtre de Verdure. The virtuoso pianist Laurent Coulondre, surrounded by his friends and favorite musicians, will warm your hearts with notes of Latin, festive, and warm jazz. After more than an hour of concert, the Japanese virtuoso pianist since age 6, Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, will take over. From 10:30 PM, the greatest jazz bassist of his generation, Dave Holland new 4tet, will make you resonate with the plucking of his strings… At Place Masséna, starting at 8 PM, the Franco-Caribbean singer, bassist, and producer Adi Oasis with her funk universe, will kick off the evening. She will be followed by the Los Angeles trio Gabriels starting at 9:15 PM. Finally, the famous Juliette Armanet will close out this first day of the festival beginning at 11 PM.
Wednesday, July 19
The alto saxophonist and composer, Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, will inaugurate this second evening at the Théâtre de Verdure starting at 7:30 PM. Ludovic Louis will follow with the sound of his trumpet from 8:45 PM. Finally, an exclusive creation for this festival will take place from 10:30 PM, with Colombian singer Yuri Buenaventura and Cuban Roberto Fonseca, former musical director of the Buena Vista Social Club. At Place Masséna, Emile Londonien will launch the evening. The trio Hyphen Hyphen will follow from 8:45 PM. Finally, starting at 11 PM, the Nice Jazz Festival will have the honor of welcoming Sir Tom Jones to close this second evening.
Thursday, July 20
Starting at 7:30 PM at the Théâtre de Verdure, Edouard Pennes will present Génération Django with Giacomo Smith, Fanou Torracinta, Sébastien Giniaux, and Romain Vuillemin. From 8:45 PM, let yourself be surprised by SuperBlue composed of Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter. Finally, GoGo Penguin, offering music full of emotion and cinematic feeling, will be on stage from 10:30 PM. Jalen Ngonda, the new voice of contemporary soul, will kick off the evening at Place Masséna starting at 8 PM. Then, from 9:15 PM, artist Omah Lay will take over. Finally, Herbie Hancock, from 11 PM, will be the last artist to perform during this third evening.
Friday, July 21
This final evening of the festival will begin at 7:30 PM at the Théâtre de Verdure with the notes of a rising star at the intersection of jazz, soul, hip-hop, and blues, Julius Rodriguez. The saxophonist Donald Harrison will perform next from 8:45 PM. Finally, from 10:30 PM, you will be serenaded by Dianne Reeves, one of the most influential and charismatic vocalists on the current jazz scene. At Place Masséna, the magnetic and radiant presence of Olivia Dean will charm you from 7:45 PM. Then, from 9:15 PM, the group Tower of Power, with vibrant soul and dancing funk, will take over. Finally, this last evening of the Nice Jazz Festival will close with the sound of an iconic artist of the French scene, the singer -M-!
Practical Information
For more information on the lineup: https://www.nicejazzfestival.fr/fr/programmation/2023
Ticket office opening (Place Masséna):
- from Saturday, July 8 to Monday, July 17, from 1 PM to 7 PM on weekdays and from 11 AM to 7 PM on weekends,
- then from Tuesday, July 18 to Friday, July 21, from 10 AM to 11 PM.
Inquiries: info@nicejazzfestival.fr
