PARIS JAZZ CLUB Datebook - February of 2012

The CLUB OF THE MONTH

Interview with Jean-Luc DURBAN,

Programmer of the "Improviste"

THE STORY ?

The main idea of ​​this project was born, as is often the case with a drink among jazz fans. The idea of ​​a room on a houseboat, a place where musicians and the audience would feel at home, we felt attractive. After a complete makeover, so we made the barge grain a venue devoted to jazz, a place ready to host concerts as well as jam sessions, master classes for children and adults, exhibitions or musical theater.

YOUR BEST MEMORY ?

I have several, but I remember the first time with Tony Tixier inviting Logan Richardson. It was the first and the culmination of four years of work. I waited with apprehension and the public reaction when I saw their smiles at the end of the set, I realized it was good that we had made the right choice.

THE PROGRAM ?

I set my program to suit my desires, my meetings. I like to talk with the musicians of their music before proposing a date. I'm not suggesting that headliners to the public, the scene should open also to lesser known but have interesting things to say.

THE 3 CONCERTS UNMISSABLE OF THE MONTH ?

1/ Alexandra GRIMAL Trio "Dragon"

the 5th of February - 5 p.m.

2/ Gueorgui KORNAZOV Trio

the 13th of February - 9 p.m.

3/ David PATROIS Trio

the 17th of February - 9 p.m.

TECHNICAL

Days & Hours :

Depending on concerts, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Jazz Styles :

All styles of Jazz

Restaurant :

Yes

Average price of entry :

15 €

References :

Marcel Azzola, Christian Escoudé, Sébastien Texier, Manu Codjia, Christophe Marguet, Henri Texier, Chris Cheek, Louis Moutin, François Corneloup...

CONTACT DETAILS

Address : Quai de l'Oise (face du 35) - 75019 PARIS

Station : Corentin Cariou ou Ourcq

Phone : 06 99 39 31 32

Website : www.improviste.fr