Monday's Jam Moderated By Francois Constantin

At the Baiser Salé, we have known François Constantin and his jams for thirty years, so we might as well say that he has invited the entire French jazz scene to perform with him! He has made this weekly event an internationally known institution.

American pianist/keyboardist Kenny Kirkland began his professional life as a classical music teacher, but it was in acoustic jazz, pop-rock and post-bop that he finally made his mark. His name is strongly associated with Branford and Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Garrett, or Sting... A unique style, both precise and voluble and a very prolific career!

To pay homage to him, the co-founder of the Amazing Keystone Big-Band, sideman of choice for Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Stefano Di Battista, Jesse Davis or Gaël Horellou, a talented leader with several albums to his credit, creative and daring, Fred Nardin is a pianist nourished by history and tradition. Wise but determined, passionate and exciting when it comes to the great masters! Known for his versatility, Jeremy Bruyère is a classical and jazz bassist, but also a multi award-winning conductor. He has played and/or recorded with the greatest orchestras and the greatest jazzmen (Thomas Enhco, Laurent Coulondre, Jacky Terrasson, Tigran Hamassyan, Baptiste Trotignon, Didier Lockwood, André Ceccarelli, Cyrille Aimée, Minino Garay, Ibrahim Maalouf, Avishai Cohen or Melodie Gardot...) On the drums, Nicolas Viccaro, the drummer who has the wind in his sails, crowned in the 30 best drummers of these last 20 years by Batterie Magazine, he tours with Richard Bona, Etienne Mbappé, John McLaughlin, Mike Stern & Bill Evans...

A concert set followed by two sets of improvised musical encounters where generosity, experience, energy and talent guarantee the incomparable atmosphere of the Monday night Jam Sessions!