Leila Olivesi & Olga Amelchenko - Passages

Leïla Olivesi and Olga Amelchenko present the creations of their four mentees: Anastasia Konstantinidou, Margaux Monnois, Vera Campos, and Rozann Bezier. An evening that promises to be vibrant, opening with a septet performance featuring African Rhapsody, the pianist's latest multi-award-winning album, followed by showcases from CMDL students: inventive, lyrical, and soaring jazz for your listening pleasure!

SHOWCASES

Anastasia Quartet

The Timeless Grace of Jazz

The grace of the Greek singer and flutist captivates from the very first notes with her warm timbre and an agility reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald or Samara Joy. A graduate of CMDL and the Ionian University, Anastasia Konstantinidou performs themes from the Great American Songbook, her own compositions, and Greek songs in tribute to her Hellenic roots with equal brilliance. A magical program tailor-made for an exceptional artist.

Rozann Bezier Hormê

Soaring Progressive Jazz

Led by Rozann Bézier and inspired by the goddess Hormê, this quartet navigates between the English scene (Portico Quartet, Gogo Penguin) and modern jazz (Dave Holland, Esbjörn Svensson trio) to create a soaring universe that could be called progressive jazz. A graduate of CMDL, winner of the Tremplin Action Jazz 2024, and 2026 resident at Pavillon de la Sirène, the trombonist and composer represents the new generation of jazz, open to the world.

Line-up: Rozann Bézier – trombone; Jasmine Lee – double bass; Robin Jolivet – guitar; Nicolas Girardi – drums

Véra Campos & ORiCHALQUE

Organic and Lyrical

A young drumming prodigy, a graduate of Pôle Supérieur PSPBB and CMDL, Véra Campos evolves in this organic trio, inspired by Brad Mehldau and the powerful melodies of Milton Nascimento. The compositions of each artist nourish a poetic and imaginative music in a permanent dialogue between double bass, piano, and drums. A beauty that is both lyrical and deep