Jazz festival in French Brittany : Jazz aux écluses 19-21 sept. 2014

Dear friends,

70 years ago, our liberators crossed the French territory. This moment of history is the opportunity to honor jazz as the music of freedom during the 7th edition of Jazz aux écluses in Hédé-Bazouges.

More than a cliché, this festival proposes to listen to the roots of Haitian Jazz, to remember Martin Luther King… Jazz aux écluses is not only for adults, there are some animations for the children, one of them concerns the art of cup songs.

Located between Rennes and Dinan, it would be better for you to take few days more to discover this beautiful region. Jazz, culture, history, popular traditions, what else?

I’m sure that you will enjoy your stay!

Céline

http://www.jazzauxecluses.fr/

Saint Jazz ten noode, a jazz festival in the heart of Brussels 12-13 sept. 2014

Dear friends,

It’s my pleasure to announce you that Brussels, the capital of Europe, will move with jazz rhythms next week-end.

The smallest commune of Brussels, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, changes her name into Saint Jazz ten noode, because everything will be do-be-do-be-do :-).

Please find here the program. One of my favorites is Sal La Rocca, he is one of the best double bass players in Belgium.

Enjoy !

Céline

Some festivals in Belgium

Dear friends,

Here comes the sun and… Jazz Festivals. I propose you to discover some of them in Belgium:

• Comblain Jazz Festival (4th-6th of July 2014)

http://www.comblainjazzfestival.be/

• Fam’ and Jazz : Marche-en-Famenne (5th of July 2014)

http://www.marche.be/tourisme/agenda/festival-jazz-fam-and-jazz-festival/

• Gent Jazz Festival ( 10th-19th of July 2014)

http://www.gentjazz.com/en/

• Brosella Jazz Festival (12th-13th of July 2014)

http://www.brosella.be/eng

• Rossignol-Tintigny : Gaume Jazz Festival (8th-10th of August 2014)

http://www.gaume-jazz.com/

• Jazz Middelheim : Antwerp (14th-17th of August 2014)

http://www.jazzmiddelheim.be/en/

 

I wish you hours of musical pleasure and beautiful discoveries!

Céline

 

Cognac: when France has a passion for jazz and blues (30 June – 6 July 2014)

Dear Friends,

Sarah Letor, a Belgian jazz singer with a lot of oomph, informed me of her participation on the Cognac Jazz Festival in France.

I’m sure that some of you know the historical spirit drink that has made this city (of less than 20 000 inhabitants) so famous. Now you have a second reason to visit it ! For its 21 edition , the accent will be put on blues. Incredible talents will be on stage: the GREAT George Benson, Steven Seagal, the incredible Leyla McCalla (Haitian-New Orleans-Cajun heritage), Taj Mahal well known for his senor blues, and many many others…

Please look at the program, you will definitely fall in love with France! I know that it’s during the Mundial of Football… but in France we have electricity AND digital TV’s :-). No excuses !

Enjoy,

Céline

http://bluespassions.com/

 

 

Win tickets for Blue Flamingo Jazz Festival (Brussels-Belgium)

Dear friends,

Our friendship with the Blue Flamingo Jazz Festival in Brussels (Belgium) is strong !

MuseBoosting, the organization, proposes 2×5 tickets for next Friday October 11 and 2×5 tickets for Saturday October 12.

The program is always fantastic and the atmosphere in the castle of Karreveld is really exceptional.

On Friday, you will enjoy the solo of Kris Defoort (piano), one of the most talented masters of improvisation, sliding between classic and jazz.

http://www.krisdefoort.com/

Video

On Saturday, Arkham Asylum. This group composed by five musicians from Bruxelles will play a nervous and melancholic, a soft and energetic jazz. A kind Burton-Shakespearien music.

https://myspace.com/arkhamasylumusic

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If you want to win a duo ticket, send an email to :

bestjazzclubs@hotmail.fr

Answer this question : What is the color of the Flamingo Jazz Festival in Brussels ?

Select the day you would like to attend and your name.

Info on : http://www.blueflamingofestival.be/lessentiel.html

I wish you success !

Céline

 

Jazz festival in Saint-Cast (France-Brittany) 29/7-5/8/2013

Dear friends,

It’s my pleasure to announce the fifth edition of the jazz festival of Saint-Cast-Le-Guildo (French Brittany) from July 29 until August 5, 2013.

This beautiful, wild and authentic region offers you a jazz air along the sea and the magnificent Emerald Coast. Sea, sun, wind, panoramic views during the day and jazz at night of course!

Enjoy!

Céline

Site :

http://www.unairdejazz.com/

Program:

http://www.unairdejazz.com/index.php/programme-2013