Jazz Around Cannes

Some of the jazz sounds playing in France during the Festival.

Bar en Biais Jazz Club
Bar en Biais Jazz Club is one of the foremost jazz concert venues in all of the Cte d'Azur. Located in a cozy basement, Bar En Biais Jazz Club consistently hosts performances by both jazz professionals and upcoming amateurs. It's a guaranteed great night out for jazz aficionados and fans alike.

Bar en Biais Jam Session
Every Fri
Jam session every Friday at the Bar en Biais Jazz club from 21:00 onwards. At 600 Premiere Avenue, near the Autoroute and opposite the Bowling club.
600 1re Avenue, Cannes, France
phone: +33 4 9374 1098
barenbiais-jazzclub.com

Riviera International Singers
Friday 11 June 2010
Antibes Jumelages presents the singers' Summer Concert 'Rhythm of the Night' with Blues, Jazz and musical standards.
Salle 8 mai
Square 8 mai
20:00.
Tickets are 10, 5 for under 12s. Proceeds to charity.

Jazz Juan
Wednesday 14 July 2010 To: Sunday 25 July 2010
The 50th edition of the popular outdoor Juan-les-Pins jazz festival. This year's programme lineup includes among others: Diana Krall, David Sanborn, the SpokFrevo Orchestra, George Benson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Melody Gardot, the Joshua Redman Double Trio, the Roy Hargrove Quintet, a performance by Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock and Jack Dejohnette, Kyle Eastwood, Maceo Parker and Liz McComb.
Tel: 04 97 23 11 10.

Jazz in Haut de Cagnes
Saturday 29 May 2010
Big band jazz with musicians of the music conservatory.
Chteau in Haut de Cagnes
from 18:00.
Contact the Tourist Office,
Tel: 04 93 20 61 64.

Jazz Variety
Monday 28 June 2010
Jazz songs and performances by the students of the singing school.
20:30
Espace Centre a
5 ave Verdun.
Free Entry.

R.O.G.
Friday 28 May 2010
The saxophonist Frank Taschini leads his quartet in a concert.
Mdiathque Noailles
1 avenue Jean de Noailles
18:30.
Tel: 04 97 06 44 83.

Music Aux Caprices de Caroline
Every Fri From: Sunday 7 February 2010 To: Friday 18 June 2010
Live jazz, rock or classical music at the piano bar every second Friday from 21:30 to midnight
Restaurant Aux Caprices de Caroline
221 route de St-Laurent
Tel: 04 93 24 40 60.

Jazz Picnic
Sunday 11 July 2010
Histoire de Swing, the manouche jazz band, plays a tribute to Dajngo Reinhardt in the gardens of the Chteau de Berne, route de Salernes at 13:00. Cost is 22 and includes a half bottle of wine person if they bring their own picnic or 33 which include a meal provided by the Chateau.

Jazz Picnic
Sunday 18 July 2010
Cotton Candies perform a concert of music from the 30s in the gardens of the Chteau de Berne, route de Salernes at 13:00. Cost is 22 and includes a half bottle of wine person if they bring their own picnic or 33 which include a meal provided by the Chateau.

Jazz Picnic
Friday 23 July 2010
Jazz'Images is an evening of jazz music from the movies with Filipe Loir. Bring your own instruments to take part. At the Chateau de Berne, route de Salernes at 20:00. Cost is 22 and includes a half bottle of wine person if they bring their own picnic or 33 which include a meal provided by the Chateau.

Jazz Picnic
Sunday 8 August 2010
New Orleans jazz and blues standards with Tom Sawyer & Co. at the Chteau de Berne, route de Salernes at 20:00. Cost is 22 and includes a half bottle of wine person if they bring their own picnic or 33 which include a meal provided by the Chateau.

Jazz at the Campanin
Every Sun From: Sunday 2 May 2010 To: Sunday 30 May 2010
The Barbajazz Orchestra plays free concerts in the Campanin gardens at 15:00.

Live Jazz
Every Thu
Live jazz every Thursday evening.
Saphir Bar in the Fairmont Monte-Carlo hotel.
From 20:00-01:00
reservations not required
Tel: +377 93 50 65 00.

Frdric Viale
Every Thu From: Thursday 13 May 2010 To: Thursday 20 May 2010
The accordionist leads his quartet in a concert which will include music from his recent album recorded in Brazil.
At La Note Bleue
Plage du Larvotto
18:30-00:00.

Jean-Marc Jafet presents
On Thu From: Friday 14 May 2010 To: Saturday 15 May 2010
The bass player presents harmonica player, Olivier Ker Ourio in concert.
La Note Bleue
Plage du Larvotto
18:30-00:00.

No Logic
On Thu From: Friday 21 May 2010 To: Saturday 22 May 2010
Jazz with Cuban influences performed by the quintet.
La Note Bleue
Plage du Larvotto
18:30-00:00.

Tito Pascoal Band
From: Thursday 27 May 2010 To: Saturday 29 May 2010
The 16 year old drummer leads a trio which includes his father, Tim, and 17 year old bassist, Swaeli Mbappe.
La Note Bleue
Plage du Larvotto
18:30-00:00.

Ferry Trail
From: Wednesday 2 June 2010 To: Thursday 3 June 2010
The multinational quartet lead by Guillaume Heurtebize.
La Note Bleue
Plage du Larvotto
18:30-00:00.

Riviera International Singers
From: Friday 4 June 2010 To: Saturday 5 June 2010
The singers' Summer Concert is 'Rhythm of the Night' and includes Soul, Blues, Jazz and Light Classical music.
Mougins School
615 Avenue Docteur Maurice Donat
at 20:00. Tickets are 10, 5 for under 12s.
Proceeds to charity.

Blues Night
Every Wed
The O.C. Blues Band with Jos Cosoleto perform at Le Sezamo Jazz Club, 32 rue Fontaine de La Ville every Wednesday. Concert begins at 20:00 and is followed by a jam session.
Tel: 06 23 02 12 39.

Chris Potter Underground
On: Thursday 13 May 2010
Jazz sax master Chris Potter perform rhythmic be-bop sounds with guitarist Adam Rodgers, drummer Nate smith and Craig Taborn who plays Fender Rhodes.
At 21:00
Salle Grappelli
Cedac Cimiez, 49 ave de la Marne.
Tel: 04 93 53 85 95. Tickets 14.

Hommage to Claude Nougara
On: Thursday 20 May 2010
“Le coq et la pendule" is a project, the brainchild of Andre Ceccarelli, paying homage to French poet and singer, Claude Nougara. Line up: Andr Ceccarelli (drums), Pierre-Alain Goualch (piano), Diego Imbert (bass) and featuring singer David Linx.
At 21:00
Salle Grappelli
at Cedac Cimiez, 49 ave de la Marne.
Tel: 04 93 53 85 95. Entry 14.

The Skatalites
Saturday 22 May 2010
Jamaican band (first formed 1964), influential in the evolution of Ska, perform an eclectic mix of R&B, Rasta rhythms, Afro-Cuban sounds and more.
Thtre Lino Ventura
168 bd de l'Ariane.
Tel: 04 97 00 10 70.

Agora Quintet
Saturday 29 May 2010
Jazz concert with Agora Quintet
Salle Polyvalente,
at 20:30.
Reservation Tel: 06 16 16 68 47.

Blues on the Terraces
Every Thu
Free blues concerts with O.C.Blues
Les Terrasses d'Antipolis
300 route des Crtes
every Thursday between 19:30 and 22:30.
reservations on 04 93 00 60 60.

Saxophone Concert
Friday 21 May 2010
The music school Baous gives a concert with an orchestra of 20 saxophones, led by Franois Leclaircie.
Entrance: 10 for everyone over 12 years old.
Contact: Tourist Office, Tel: 04 93 32 86 95.

New Orleans Jazz Competition
From: Thursday 15 July 2010 To: Sunday 18 July 2010
A series of concerts throughout St-Raphael featuring that distinctive sound...New Orleans jazz. Open to amateurs and professionals. Free entry. Final concert.
Palais des Congrs
Saint-Raphael
Tel: 04 98 11 89 00.

Los Angeles Crenshaw Gospel Choir
Sunday 18 July 2010
The renowned Crenshaw High School Gospel Choir, winners of the 2006 World Choir Games.
Thtre de la Mer
21:30. From 28.60.
Tickets available online or at the Office de Tourisme
1 promenade Simon Lorire, Ste-Maxime
(83).Tel: 04 94 55 75 55.

Stephanie Valentin Quartet
Saturday 22 May 2010
Jazz swing with violin, accordion, guitar and bass playing some jazz manouche classics and the music of Django Reinhardt.
At 21:30
Salle des Meules.
Book at the Tourist Office.
Tel: 04 93 58 06 38. Entry 14.

Jazz Swing Concert
Saturday 22 May 2010
Swing jazz with the Stephanie Valentin Quartet.
21:30
Salle des Meules, Descente des Moulins.

100% Blues
Saturday 19 June 2010
Tom Gilroy on sax, flute and vocals with Jean-Paul Alimi on piano and organ, guitar, bass and drums playing classic blues.
At 21:30
Salle des Meules.
Book at the Tourist Office.
Tel: 04 93 58 06 38. Entry 14.