1.5K
Paris offers endless possibilities for going out. On a Tuesday evening in February, we pushed open the doors of the Duc des Lombards to hear a jazzman in vogue: saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, accompanied by his quartet.
Wayne Escoffery, critically acclaimed saxophonist in his forties, revisits the classic quartet formation, blowing out his melodious themes and leaving plenty of room for improvisation by his excellent musicians: David Kikoski on piano, Ugonna Okegwo on double bass and the energetic Ralph Peterson on drums. Each of them performs a great number throughout the evening.
Paris offers endless possibilities for going out. On a Tuesday evening in February, we pushed open the doors of the Duc des Lombards to hear a jazzman in vogue: saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, accompanied by his quartet.
In the heart of the capital, in the 1st arrondissement, the Duc des Lombards is one of Paris’ leading jazz clubs. Founded in 1984 and renovated in 2008, it welcomes the great names of the profession (Aldo Romano, Erik Truffaz, Richard Galliano…), as well as up-and-coming talents, with many records recorded live, thanks to the acoustic quality of the club.
Wayne Escoffery, critically acclaimed saxophonist in his forties, revisits the classic quartet formation, blowing out his melodious themes and leaving plenty of room for improvisation by his excellent musicians: David Kikoski on piano, Ugonna Okegwo on double bass and the energetic Ralph Peterson on drums. Each of them performs a great number throughout the evening.
Jazz is a pure spectacle: we enjoy listening to it, of course, over a drink. But it’s also fascinating to watch the musicians constantly communicating with each other to tune their performances. And it’s made all the easier by the fact that the venue’s layout means you can get up close and personal with the musicians.
Going to see jazz in Paris, in the hushed atmosphere of the Duc des Lombards, is an experience you won’t regret!
www.ducdeslombards.com
Cette publication est également disponible en :
