the essential
This Sunday, January 26 at Cap Découverte, it will be the start of the 6th edition of Albi jazz, with Louise Jallu. From Wednesday, the festival will head to the Grand Théâtre d’Albi and the “Magic mirrors”.
Time passes but the beautiful jazz notes resist the bite of winter. This year again, we will be entitled to original programming, new releases, creations, paid at the Grand Théâtre and free under the big top.
DDM – DDM- MARIE PIERRE VOLLE
This is already the 6th edition of Albi Jazz festival, an event that is growing. “Today, we are nationally recognized in the world of jazz. For us, it is easier to bring artists, because they know or have heard of the quality of our large hall which is unanimously praised for its acoustics “, proudly supports the director of the National Stage, Nathalie Besançon.
And this 2025 program? “It’s intense, dense,” she adds. Let us unravel the mysteries of this artistic process. “Already, there is no In and Off. This would mean that the best would pay off. This is absolutely not the case. There is only one programming which intersects with talents everywhere.”
“This program is dense and intense”
The Magic Mirrors, this musical marquee located opposite the Grand Théâtre, is one of the highlights of this jazz week. Entrance is free. You can have a snack and a drink, while listening to good concerts. “If we have to highlight two moments, I would say the group Nout (Thursday 30), made up of three incredible musicians as well as 2035 (Friday 31), the flower of Parisian jazz, which offers ultra raw music”, adds the secretary General, Boris Sommer.
And in the lair of the Grand Théâtre? “It’s so difficult to highlight someone, as the entire program is so close to our hearts. Obviously, we think of Incandescent (Friday the 31st) with magnificent, poetic music, made of rock, classical and a touch of improvisation.”
Nathalie Besançon reflects: “There are so many. Let’s not forget the incredible talent of saxophonist Géraldine Laurent (Sunday February 1). In fact, they are all good.”
“We want to maintain close proximity with the artists”
The other advantage of Albi Jazz is its proximity to the artists. Many stay for several days, wandering around the lobby of the Grand Théâtre or under the big top to chat with the public. “We care a lot about this relationship. It’s a bit of the DNA of our festival,” smiles the director.
-“Let’s not forget our vinyl fair, on Sunday in the lobby of the Grand Théâtre. It’s always a great success. This year, we are lucky enough to welcome Paris Jazz corner which has the largest collection of jazz vinyls “, confirms the secretary general. Here’s something to enjoy and spend wonderful evenings.
DDM – EMILIE CAYRE
Programming
Sunday January 26
11 a.m.: Blue giant, Cinema Salle Arcé, Albi
5 p.m.: Louise Jallu Quartet, Maison de la Musique Cap’Découverte, Le Garric
6:15 p.m.: Jigeen ni, Arcé Hall Cinema
20h30 : They shot the piano player, Cinéma Salle Arcé
Monday January 27
6:15 p.m.: They shot the piano player, Cinema Salle Arcé
8:30 p.m.: Let’s get lost, Cinema Salle Arcé
Tuesday January 28
6:15 p.m.: Cairn by Eve Risser, Salle Arcé Cinema
6:15 p.m.: Mary Lou Williams + The Girls in the Band, Cinema Salle Arcé. In the presence of the Surveyor Artist Eve Risser
8:30 p.m.: Cairn by Eve Risser, Salle Arcé Cinema
Wednesday January 29
2:30 p.m.: Blue giant, Arcé Hall Cinema
6 p.m.: Inauguration of the festival at the Chapiteau – Magic Mirrors
6:30 p.m.: L’Oiseau Ravage, big top
8 p.m.: Eve Risser & Alexandra Grimal — Oan Kim & The Dirty Jazz, Grand Théâtre
8:30 p.m.: Jazz session — CMDT and 10:30 p.m.: Nooh Band, marquee
Thursday January 30
12:30 p.m.: Bretch, marquee
5:45 p.m.: The Jazz companions, big top
6:30 p.m.: The Quadrivium, Marquee
8 p.m.: Hugues Mayot — African Jazz Roots, Grand Théâtre
8:30 p.m.: Kiwi Jazz Quartet, big top
10:30 p.m.: Nout, marquee
Friday January 31
12:30 p.m.: Might Brank, marquee
5:45 p.m.: Future Folk Stories, marquee
6 p.m.: Blitz, Dance, Grand Théâtre – Salle Haute
6:30 p.m.: Bedmakers, marquee
8 p.m.: Louis Sclavis Quintet — L’Orchestre Incandescent, Grand Théâtre
8:30 p.m.: Jazz session — CMDT, marquee
10:30 p.m.: 2035, marquee
11:30 p.m.: DJ Set All campus, marquee
Saturday February 1
12 p.m.: Vinyl fair, Grand Théâtre
12:30 p.m.: Léa Cuny-Bret, marquee
2:30 p.m.: Around midnight, Cinema Salle Arcé
5 p.m.: Blitz US, Grand Théâtre – Salle Haute
6:30 p.m.: CMDT Grand Ensemble, marquee
8 p.m.: Géraldine Laurent Quartet — Jontavious Willis, Grand Théâtre
8:30 p.m.: Jazz session — CMDT, marquee
10:30 p.m.: March-April, marquee
11:30 p.m.: Black Beatz, chapiteau
