Margot Sergent Sextet – A Night of Jazz Chanson: From Paris with Love at Birdland

Step into the romantic heart of Pariswithout ever leaving New Yorkas Margot Sergent graces the stage at Birdland Jazz Club for a spellbinding evening of Jazz Chanson. With her quintet at her side and her voice shimmering with emotion, Margot invites audiences on an intimate journey through the golden age of French song, elegantly reimagined through the lens of contemporary jazz.Hailed as one of the most enchanting interpreters of French chanson working today, Margot Sergent possesses a rare ability to merge the cabaret training with the raw, improvisational soul of jazz. Her performances are not merely concertsthey are deeply personal storytelling experiences, where every note is infused with the nuanced emotions of love, loss, joy, and longing...

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Step into the romantic heart of Pariswithout ever leaving New Yorkas Margot Sergent graces the stage at Birdland Jazz Club for a spellbinding evening of Jazz Chanson. With her quintet at her side and her voice shimmering with emotion, Margot invites audiences on an intimate journey through the golden age of French song, elegantly reimagined through the lens of contemporary jazz.Hailed as one of the most enchanting interpreters of French chanson working today, Margot Sergent possesses a rare ability to merge the cabaret training with the raw, improvisational soul of jazz. Her performances are not merely concertsthey are deeply personal storytelling experiences, where every note is infused with the nuanced emotions of love, loss, joy, and longing. Drawing comparisons to iconic figures like Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and Billie Holiday, Margot delivers timeless material with a fresh, modern sensibility that speaks to the heart of todays listener.Accompanied by a stellar ensemble of New York jazz musicians, Margots repertoire includes beloved standards by Charles Trenet, Serge Gainsbourg, Michel Legrand, and Barbara, as well as original compositions that pay homage to the French chanson tradition while embracing a forward-thinking jazz aesthetic. Each arrangement is carefully crafted, blending lyrical sensitivity with inventive harmonic textures and rhythms that reflect her deep understanding of both genres.Whether shes singing a bittersweet ballad in her native French or letting her playfulness through a lively swing, Margot Sergent casts a spell that lingers long after the final note. Her presence is magnetic, her voice velvety and expressive, and her musicianship both refined and daring. Audiences can expect an evening that is both nostalgic and daringly originalrooted in tradition, yet bursting with contemporary flair.Dont miss this rare opportunity to experience the intoxicating blend of French romance and New York jazz, brought to life by one of todays most distinctive voices. Margot Sergents Jazz Chanson show is a celebration of culture, music, and timeless artistryexclusively at Birdland Jazz Club.Her debut album Douce France Sweet France was nominated for the MAC Lamott Friedman Award 2024.

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