Betty Carter, an essential figure in vocal jazz, never ceased to push back the limits of improvisation and phrasing. Fearless, unpredictable, she sculpted music in real time, playing with silence as much as with words, demanding total listening from her musicians - and herself.Caloë takes up this legacy with personality, accompanied by Julian Caetano on piano, Michelangelo Scandroglio on double bass and Philippe Maniez on drums. This concert pays tribute to Betty's spirit of research and daring, before giving way to an open jam session, where boundaries fall and improvisation takes its rightful place - just as she would have wanted.A voice that takes you on a journey = An exceptional voice that embodies French vocal jazz with elegance and inventiveness. Singer, composer and improviser, Caloé brilliantly blends jazz, pop, folk and classical music, offering a music rich in emotion and nuance.Born into a family of music lovers, Caloé began playing the violin at the age of 4, and improvisation immediately became part of her language. It was in her teens that she discovered jazz, and she has remained faithful to it ever since. Her debut album, Saisons, released in 2020, reveals a poetic and refined artist, acclaimed by the critics. On stage, Caloé captivates audiences with her generous presence, impeccable vocal technique and masterful scat playing. She also hosts jam sessions throughout the year at Le Baiser Salé, giving young talent a chance to showcase their talents. ...
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Betty Carter, an essential figure in vocal jazz, never ceased to push back the limits of improvisation and phrasing. Fearless, unpredictable, she sculpted music in real time, playing with silence as much as with words, demanding total listening from her musicians - and herself.Caloë takes up this legacy with personality, accompanied by Julian Caetano on piano, Michelangelo Scandroglio on double bass and Philippe Maniez on drums. This concert pays tribute to Betty's spirit of research and daring, before giving way to an open jam session, where boundaries fall and improvisation takes its rightful place - just as she would have wanted.A voice that takes you on a journey = An exceptional voice that embodies French vocal jazz with elegance and inventiveness. Singer, composer and improviser, Caloé brilliantly blends jazz, pop, folk and classical music, offering a music rich in emotion and nuance.Born into a family of music lovers, Caloé began playing the violin at the age of 4, and improvisation immediately became part of her language. It was in her teens that she discovered jazz, and she has remained faithful to it ever since. Her debut album, Saisons, released in 2020, reveals a poetic and refined artist, acclaimed by the critics. On stage, Caloé captivates audiences with her generous presence, impeccable vocal technique and masterful scat playing. She also hosts jam sessions throughout the year at Le Baiser Salé, giving young talent a chance to showcase their talents.
Betty Carter, figure essentielle du jazz vocal, n’a cessé de repousser les limites de l’improvisation et du phrasé. Intrépide, imprévisible, elle sculptait la musique en temps réel, jouant avec le silence autant qu’avec les mots, exigeant de ses musiciens — et d’elle-même — une écoute totale.Caloë s’empare de cet héritage avec personnalité, accompagnée de Julian Caetano au piano, Michelangelo Scandroglio à la contrebasse et Philippe Maniez à la batterie. Ce concert rend hommage à l’esprit de recherche et d’audace qui animait Betty, avant de laisser place à une jam session ouverte, où les frontières tombent et l’improvisation prend toute sa place — comme elle l’aurait voulu. Une voix qui fait voyager = Une voix d’exception qui incarne le jazz vocal français avec élégance et inventivité. Chanteuse, compositrice, improvisatrice, Caloé mêle avec brio jazz, pop, folk et musique classique, offrant une musique riche en émotions et en nuances. Née dans une famille de mélomanes, Caloé commence le violon à 4 ans et l’improvisation fait immédiatement partie de son langage. C’est à l’adolescence qu’elle découvre le jazz et elle lui restera fidèle.Son premier album, Saisons, sorti en 2020, révèle une artiste poétique et raffinée, saluée par la critique.Sur scène,Caloé captive son public par sa présence généreuse, sa technique vocale impeccable et son jeu de scat maîtrisé. Elle anime également des jam sessions tout au long de l’année au Baiser Salé, offrant aux jeunes talents une tribune pour s’exprimer et partager leur passion.
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