Saint Louis International Jazz Festival: a meeting (…)

The program revolves around shows, exhibitions and a fair, activities among others.

Programming

Concerts – day 1

Thu May 16 – Place Baya

9:00 p.m. Sophie Lukacs – Trio

11:00 p.m. Ben Aylon/Aly Ndiaye Rose & Rosettes – Band

Concerts – day 2

Fri May 17 – Place Baya

9:00 p.m. Bänz Oester & the Rainmakers – Quartet

11:00 p.m. Carmen Souza – Quartet

Concerts – day 3

Sat May 18 – Place Baya

11:00 p.m. Chano Dominguez – Trio

Concerts – day 4

Sun May 19 – Place Baya

9:00 p.m. Raphael Pannier – Quartet

11:00 p.m. Denise King – Sextet

The artists

Denise King – Sextet USA

Denise King has performed in almost every major venue in Philadelphia, as well as in New York, Paris, Turkey, Brazil, Africa, Germany and Japan. She started her musical career in her thirties. With her warm, welcoming stage presence, the subtle nuances of a bygone era, and recordings that capture the effortless elegance of an era that greatly influenced her life, Denise King keeps alive the romance and nostalgia of all the great ladies of jazz.

https://denisekingsings.com/

Sophie Lukacs – Trio Canada

She is one of the rare women to play the kora , Sophie studied in Bamako, Mali, for seven years, and was introduced to the tradition by kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté. She released her first album in 2023, including two tracks with Habib Koité, which won the prize for best overall music album at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, and is hailed by SONGLINES newspaper as a “splendid debut album” with a set “rich and lyrical”.

https://www.sophielukacs.com/

Carmen Souza – Quartet Portugal

Carmen Souza is a Portuguese singer of Cape Verdean origin. She began her career in church as a gospel singer. She was introduced to jazz by Theo Pascal, one of Portugal’s best bassists who became her producer and mentor. It combines the traditional styles of Cape Verde with both contemporary and ancient jazz.

https://carmensouzamusic.blogspot.com

Chano Dominguez – TRIO

Chano Dominguez is an artist, pianist, musician. He collaborated with renowned musicians and left an indelible mark in the history of flamenco-jazz. His talent has been recognized internationally and his music has been performed by prestigious orchestras and ensembles around the world.

https://chanodominguez.com/

Raphael Pannier – Quartet | Percussionists Saint-Louisiens, France

Raphaël Pannier is a musician, drummer, composer and teacher. He studied jazz and classical percussion in Paris. After studying jazz and classical percussion in Paris, he earned a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he studied with greats like Terri Lyne Carrington and Ralph Peterson Jr. He has performed with renowned artists and recorded several albums, including “Faune” in 2020, praised by international critics. Currently based in Paris, he continues to perform on stage, teach and be recognized as one of the best jazz drummers.

https://www.raphaelpannier.com

Bänz Oester & the Rainmakers – Quartet, Europe – South Africa

The Rainmakers embody a tradition rarely claimed today, particularly in the spiritual jazz of the 1960s and 1970s. Their music conveys a deep sense of belonging, brotherhood and sisterhood, far from the complex and elaborate structures often sought in jazz contemporary. Their collective game expresses a quest for freedom, revolt against oppression and a need for transcendence, supported by remarkable individual virtuosity. Comprised of European and South African musicians, the group transforms into a collective energy where equality and collaboration are paramount, reflecting an exciting cultural and musical fusion between north and south.

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Ben Aylon, Aly Ndiaye Rose & the Rosettes – Band, Israel – Senegal

Percussion virtuoso Ben Aylon made a name for himself in Senegal with his solo performance “One Man Tribe” on popular television shows. With the influence of Doudou Ndiaye Rose and Aly Ndiaye Rose, Ben developed an innovative hybrid percussion style, fusing the powerful sound of a tribe of drummers into a solo over a ten-piece sabar set. Aly Ndiaye Rose is recognized as one of the greatest master drummers of Sabar, helping to preserve the traditional Senegalese repertoire in collaboration with Les Rosettes, the first exclusively female group of percussionists in Senegal, created by Doudou Ndiaye Rose.

https://www.benaylon.com/