“Kikun Pelu Mi Wa” is the result of a transcultural quest into the African diaspora. This highly personal and ambitious project is fueled by its Afro-Cuban roots.
"It was a true joy for me to listen to Ricardo Izquierdo's album "Kikun Pelu Mi Wa." The album brilliantly combines elements of Afro-Cuban folklore, jazz, and free improvisation in a very personal and effective way... "Highly recommended." Miguel Zenòn is a saxophonist and composer who has been nominated for several Grammy Awards.

A Roda de Samba: Matheus Donato presents AqueleBaïle. 
Matheus Donato – cavaquinho 6 strings/voice; Azilis Esnault – vocals; Edouard Ravelomanantsoa – keyboards; Darcy Gomes – electric bass; Miguel Couto – drums; Menandro Fernandes – percussion

Claire Nouet – Vocals & Victor Wahlstrom – Guitar
Claire Nouet and Victor Wahlström form a refined duo where pop meets the elegance of jazz. On stage, their collaboration brings to life a repertoire blending international classics (Sting, the Beatles, Stevie Wonder) and gems of French song (Nougaro, Salvador, Hardy). Their jazz background infuses their covers with a unique freshness and originality, delighting audiences.

Rubinho Antunes Quartet (Brazil) Featuring Adlane Aliouche on piano, Damien Varaillon on double bass, Stéphane Adsuar on drums, and Rubinho Antunes on trumpet.

The goal of this project is to reveal to the public a side of Brazilian music that escapes the usual stereotypes. It is neither strictly bossa nova, nor exclusively samba or forró, but a unique fusion of all these influences. Rubinho's main inspirations include Milton Nascimento and his legendary *Clube da Esquina*, as well as the magician of universal music Hermeto Pascoal, with whom he had the honor of sharing a Grammy for the album *Natureza Universal, Hermeto Pascoal & Big Band*.

Ellen Birath Quartet
Ellen Birath – Vocals; Edouard Pennes – Double Bass; David Paycha – Drums; César Pastre – Piano
Swedish singer Ellen Birath's young quartet made their debut as part of the Paris Jazz Sessions video shoots. They have since ventured from Marrakech to Marciac via Jazz en Touraine. Their debut EP, "Mother of Pearl," is scheduled for release in early 2025, produced by Edouard Pennes.

A Roda de Samba with Catia Werneck (vocals); Hatyla Gabriel (cavaquinho); Gabriel Marques (violao de 7 cordas); Eri Negao (pandeiro and vocals); Gugu (percussion and surdo)

A Roda de Samba, with the fabulous Catia Werneck and her band. It's an evening of conviviality and joy, set to Brazilian rhythms... We dance and sing, and we party together... not to be missed!

French-Venezuelan singer Elisa Lécuyer thrives as a storyteller of melodies. Putting musicality at the service of lyrics, she collects, above all, songs that tell stories. Accompanied by the exceptional pianist Jean Saint-Loubert Bié, they explore the Latin American repertoire and offer a journey between continents and tones.
 

"Labyrinth II" is dynamic, tender, imposing, and packed with a good dose of groove. In a minimal configuration, the band, with Nicole Johänntgen on saxophone and vocals, Jon Hansen on tuba, and David Stauffacher on percussion and drums, is a true powerhouse. Nicole Johänntgen's powerful melodic playing and technical diversity blend with the pumping tuba and subtle rhythms.

Jon Hansen (tba), Nicole Johaenntgen (sax) und David Stauffacher (perc) auf der Labyrinth Album Tour fotografiert am Samstag, 3. Februar 2024 im Moods in Zurich. (VOLLTOLL / Simon Boschi)

Matheus Donato presents AqueleBaïle.
Matheus Donato – 6-string cavaquinho/vocals; Azilis Esnault – vocals; Edouard Ravelomanantsoa – keyboards; Darcy Gomes – electric bass; Miguel Couto – drums; Menandro Fernandes – percussion

This Brazilian dance project, led by the talented Matheus Donato, emerges from the world of Brazilian music. This musical project offers a blend of different national genres such as samba, choro, forró, and frevo, among others, combining the rhythmic singing of the MPB with all the virtuoso Brazilian instrumental music has to offer. Featuring incredible musicians, this Brazilian party promises a rich, diverse, and danceable musical experience, celebrating Brazilian popular culture.

Through a multi-colored musical landscape, vocalist Malou Oheix, pianist Jean Saint Loubert Bié and bassist Ludovic Prieur carry you away with their inspirations, drawing on the energies of artists such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Tigran Hamasyan and Gretchen Parla. These three young and talented musicians reveal a nuanced universe, mixing rhythm, poetry and improvisation.

Philippe Sellam quartet with Olivier Louvel – guitar; Gilles Coquard – bass; Stéphane Huchard – drums & Philippe Sellam – saxophone;
In the vibrant world of modern jazz, Philippe Sellam explores uncharted territory, fusing tradition and innovation, reflecting a constantly evolving era. His original compositions are animated by a contagious vitality, with virtuoso improvisations and bold harmonies that create an electric atmosphere. In this quartet, these four talented artists, endowed with extensive stage experience, transform their emotions into captivating melodies, like alchemists, stirring souls and awakening spirits.

"La Roda des Fous" (The Roda of the Fools) features Filipe Dourado on cavaquinho, Caio Marcio Santos on viola, Miguel Couto on drums, Gleice Regina on vocals, and Guima Santos on percussion.

The Ballet des Fous Trio, featuring Filipe, Caio, and Miguel, joins forces with the vibrant forces of Gleice Regina and Guima Santos to reinvent the roda—a blend of tradition and rhythmic madness. Look no further for the recipe for joy; at Les Bascules, the audience is moving, excited, dancing, and clapping

Australian singer and saxophonist Jody Sternberg joins guitarist Serge Merlaud for an intimate and subtle duet. “Jody Sternberg is a rare bird. The kind of person who has experienced ups and downs and has created a unique, slightly cracked, and terribly sincere song from them.” (Télérama)