1st concert 8 pm : European Jazz Companions
Under the direction of Pierre Bertrand since 2021, the European Jazz Companions project integrates the best young French and German soloists among whom are young talents from the south of France. This exceptional evening will be an opportunity to celebrate Albert Maioli, an unforgettable figure of Jazz in Salon-de-Provence and an ardent supporter of large bands.
Pierre Bertrand & the Caja Negra big band invite Randy Brecker
Take-off, landing, abstract arabesques, travel diary and whirlwind of images, the magic of La Caja Negra Big Band led by Pierre Bertrand (awarded by the Victoires du Jazz) fuses jazz and flamenco. The big band offers a brassy light on an ultra explosive new repertoire, with as a special guest, the famous American trumpeter with 4 Grammy awards “Randy” Brecker, who has collaborated with Jaco Pastorius, Billy Cobham, Bruce Springsteen, Charles Mingus, Horace Silver …
An evening co-produced with the IMFP, with the support of the Metropole Aix-Marseille-Provence and the City of Salon-de-Provence.
Stéphane Chausse : alto saxophone
Pierre Bertrand : tenor saxophone
Frédéric Couderc : baritone saxophone
Joel Chausse, Sylvain Gontard, Ron Di Lauro : trumpets
Steen Nikolaj Hansen, Philippe Georges : trombone
Louis Winsberg : guitar
Alfio Origlio : piano
Jérôme Regard : double bass
Minino Garay : percussions
André Ceccarelli : drums
Paloma Pradal : vocals
Sabrina Romero : vocals, dance
Special Guest : Randy Brecker
