Alexis Valet Invite Ben Van Gelder at 38 Riv

| Jazz, compositionsFor this evening, vibraphonist and composer Alexis Valet invites Dutch alto saxophonist Ben Van Gelder, one of the most distinctive voices in current European jazz. Known for his deeply poetic approach to the saxophone, his sense of musical storytelling, and his remarkable work alongside musicians like Ben Monder or Ambrose Akinmusire, Van Gelder brings to this project a immediately recognizable sonic color.Surrounding him, Alexis Valet brings together a lineup tailored for interaction and collective play. Together, they will explore a repertoire composed of original pieces and open improvisations, where listening, the subtlety of melodic lines, and the group's energy will be at the heart of the music. A rare opportunity to discover Ben Van Gelder in an intimate and creative context, in dialogue with four musicians of strong character....

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| Jazz, compositionsFor this evening, vibraphonist and composer Alexis Valet invites Dutch alto saxophonist Ben Van Gelder, one of the most distinctive voices in current European jazz. Known for his deeply poetic approach to the saxophone, his sense of musical storytelling, and his remarkable work alongside musicians like Ben Monder or Ambrose Akinmusire, Van Gelder brings to this project a immediately recognizable sonic color.Surrounding him, Alexis Valet brings together a lineup tailored for interaction and collective play. Together, they will explore a repertoire composed of original pieces and open improvisations, where listening, the subtlety of melodic lines, and the group's energy will be at the heart of the music. A rare opportunity to discover Ben Van Gelder in an intimate and creative context, in dialogue with four musicians of strong character.

| Jazz, compositionsPour cette soirée, le vibraphoniste et compositeur Alexis Valet invite le saxophoniste alto néerlandais Ben Van Gelder, l’une des voix les plus marquantes du jazz européen actuel. Connu pour son approche profondément poétique du saxophone, son sens du récit musical et son travail remarquable aux côtés de musiciens comme Ben Monder ou Ambrose Akinmusire, Van Gelder apporte à ce projet une couleur sonore immédiatement reconnaissable.Autour de lui, Alexis Valet réunit une formation taillée pour l’interaction et le jeu collectif. Ensemble, ils exploreront un répertoire composé de pièces originales et d’improvisations ouvertes, où l’écoute, la subtilité des lignes mélodiques et l’énergie du groupe seront au cœur de la musique. Une occasion rare de découvrir Ben Van Gelder dans un contexte intimiste et créatif, en dialogue avec quatre musiciens au caractère bien affirmé.

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