Pierre Bertrand is a French saxophonist, flautist, educator, composer, conductor, arranger, author of film music. He founded the award-winning Paris Jazz Big Band in 1998, has directed the Nice Jazz Orchestra since 2006, and is often invited abroad to be guest director of other jazz orchestras. His new album “COLORS” celebrates the relationship between colors and music, sound and paintings. This project was very well received by French music press and given awards. The international band will be accompanied by the famous Swedish trumpet player Anders Bergcrantz. Citizen Jazz wrote of “a strong groove, remarkable use of tonality, a rich sound palette, ingenious themes, masterful choruses…”Pierre Bertrand (saxs, fls), Anders Bergcrantz (tpt), Pierre-Alain Goualch (p), Christophe Wallemme (db), Yoann Serra (dr)
Events on the trade fair programme can only be attended with prior registration for the trade fair.
Tickets can be purchased for the events and concerts of the festival – including the showcases.
There are no individual tickets for the opening ceremony on Thursday, 27 April at 1 p.m. The event is open to registered trade visitors and holders of a regular festival ticket.