“In Deserts” was born out of a creative residency led by Samy Thiébault in the spring of 2024, in the heart of the Algerian desert, in Tamanrasset. Surrounded by Tuareg women, guardians of the Tinde—an iconic percussion instrument played exclusively by them—the saxophonist embarked on a unique musical dialogue. With the support of double bassist Thomas Bramerie and other Tuareg musicians, a repertoire combining traditional songs and original compositions gradually took shape.Before delivering a fully orchestrated version, open to broader aesthetic crossovers, this first stage of creation will be presented at 38Riv. An exceptional ensemble will revisit the highlights of this Saharan adventure, offering a vibrant and sensitive glimpse of a project in the making.A Franco-Ivorian saxophonist with a unique career combining jazz and philosophy, Samy Thiébault has established himself over the past two decades as one of the leading voices in French jazz. Influenced by creolization, classical music, spirituality, and travel, he has built an ambitious body of work that balances introspection and openness to the world (“Caribbean Stories,” “Symphonic Tales,” “Awé!”). His latest project, “In Waves,” explores a more acoustic, poetic, and socially engaged dimension centered on the ocean. Acclaimed by critics (TSF, Jazz News, Télérama, etc.), he performs on major stages around the world. Winner of the France Musique/Sacem 2023 prize, he is also a teacher and composer for dance, cinema, and theater....
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“In Deserts” was born out of a creative residency led by Samy Thiébault in the spring of 2024, in the heart of the Algerian desert, in Tamanrasset. Surrounded by Tuareg women, guardians of the Tinde—an iconic percussion instrument played exclusively by them—the saxophonist embarked on a unique musical dialogue. With the support of double bassist Thomas Bramerie and other Tuareg musicians, a repertoire combining traditional songs and original compositions gradually took shape.Before delivering a fully orchestrated version, open to broader aesthetic crossovers, this first stage of creation will be presented at 38Riv. An exceptional ensemble will revisit the highlights of this Saharan adventure, offering a vibrant and sensitive glimpse of a project in the making.A Franco-Ivorian saxophonist with a unique career combining jazz and philosophy, Samy Thiébault has established himself over the past two decades as one of the leading voices in French jazz. Influenced by creolization, classical music, spirituality, and travel, he has built an ambitious body of work that balances introspection and openness to the world (“Caribbean Stories,” “Symphonic Tales,” “Awé!”). His latest project, “In Waves,” explores a more acoustic, poetic, and socially engaged dimension centered on the ocean. Acclaimed by critics (TSF, Jazz News, Télérama, etc.), he performs on major stages around the world. Winner of the France Musique/Sacem 2023 prize, he is also a teacher and composer for dance, cinema, and theater.
"In Deserts" est né d'une résidence de création menée par Samy Thiébault au printemps 2024, en plein cœur du désert algérien, à Tamanrasset. Entouré de femmes touarègues, gardiennes du Tinde – une percussion emblématique exclusivement jouée par elles – le saxophoniste a entamé un dialogue musical unique. Avec le soutien du contrebassiste Thomas Bramerie et d'autres musiciens touaregs, un répertoire mêlant chants traditionnels et compositions originales a progressivement vu le jour.Avant d’en livrer une version pleinement orchestrée, ouverte à des croisements esthétiques plus larges, cette première étape de création sera présentée au 38Riv. Une formation exceptionnelle revisitera les moments forts de cette aventure saharienne, offrant un aperçu vibrant et sensible d’un projet en pleine gestation.Saxophoniste franco-ivoirien au parcours singulier mêlant jazz et philosophie, Samy Thiébault s’impose depuis deux décennies comme l’une des voix majeures du jazz français. Nourri par la créolisation, la musique classique, les spiritualités et les voyages, il construit une œuvre ambitieuse, entre introspection et ouverture au monde (« Caribbean Stories », « Symphonic Tales », « Awé! »). Son dernier projet, « In Waves », explore une dimension plus acoustique, poétique et engagée autour de l’océan. Plébiscité par la critique (TSF, Jazz News, Télérama…), il joue sur les grandes scènes du monde entier. Lauréat du prix France Musique/Sacem 2023, il est aussi professeur et compositeur pour la danse, le cinéma et le théâtre.
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