Max Bontoux is mobilizing with his team of volunteers to ensure that the five evenings of the festival are once again a success this summer. “Without these volunteers, the festival would not be what it is today”. Indeed, the Villes-sur-Auzon jazz festival has become one of the largest in the department in terms of programming quality.
Christian Bedoy 6 Tet
In a tribute to Sidney Bechet, the self-taught musician Christian Bedoy will give a recital with energy, power and sincerity with, at his side, Koye (drums), Michel Prat (bass), Toto (banjo), Igor (trombone) and Adrien ( clarinet). July 31 at 9:30 p.m. (free).
Jean-Christophe Gairard 4 Tet
Jean-Christophe Gairard started playing the violin at age 5. After classical studies at the Aix Conservatory, he was attracted by other horizons such as jazz, gypsy jazz, gypsies and Balkan music. Thursday August 1 at 9:30 p.m. (entrance €10).
Swing Ambassadors 8 Tet
This jazz orchestra of eight experienced musicians will accompany singer Susana Sheiman, an established personality of Iberian and European jazz. It will transport the audience to swing and scat. The concert will be a tribute to Count Basie for the 40th anniversary of his death. Tuesday August 6 at 9:30 p.m. (free).
Prestige evening with Alfredo Rodriguez 5 Tet
This musician studied classical piano before turning to popular Cuban music. In 2006, Alfredo met Quincy Jones, one of the best jazz pianists, at Montreux Jazz Festival, which will change his life. Wednesday August 7 at 9:30 p.m. (entrance €20).
The Big Band Orchestra
The festival closes with a big band. This one, made up of professional and amateur musicians from the Toulon region, will pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Thursday August 8 at 9:30 p.m. (free).
Reservations: 04 90 61 82 05.
