If there is one thing that crosses the eras of jazz, it is indeed its unalterable link with improvisation. And it is in the jam sessions that this magic takes on its full dimension: total freedom, unexpected encounters, raw energy.For this jam, the club welcomes an emblematic musician, whose history is intimately linked to this place: Étienne Mbappé.This great name of jazz and world music has a true love story with the Club, started in the 80s, when he played every night at the Caf’Conc, rue Saint-Denis. As soon as he had the opportunity, he went up to the top of the stairs to listen to what was going on on this small stage... A scene that he knows today better than anyone, after decades of music, sweat and passion shared between its walls.Originally from Bonendale, in the Sawa lands of Cameroon, Étienne Mbappé was born in 1964. Very quickly, his talent imposes itself: virtuoso bassist, inspired composer and true showman, he is today recognized as one of the most versatile musicians of his generation. His particular playing, with gloves, gives him an unmistakable sound signature – a finesse of touch and an expressivity on the skin that distinguish him on all stages of the world.He marked the history of the Club with groups that have become cults: Rido Bayonne, Casino, Ultramarine, Cci'hot, Su La Take, The Prophets, Nec+... and today, with his brand new project:COUNTRY SIDE – African Blues Country Folk Pop Music - A name that stretches, just like its creativity without borders! ...
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If there is one thing that crosses the eras of jazz, it is indeed its unalterable link with improvisation. And it is in the jam sessions that this magic takes on its full dimension: total freedom, unexpected encounters, raw energy.For this jam, the club welcomes an emblematic musician, whose history is intimately linked to this place: Étienne Mbappé.This great name of jazz and world music has a true love story with the Club, started in the 80s, when he played every night at the Caf’Conc, rue Saint-Denis. As soon as he had the opportunity, he went up to the top of the stairs to listen to what was going on on this small stage... A scene that he knows today better than anyone, after decades of music, sweat and passion shared between its walls.Originally from Bonendale, in the Sawa lands of Cameroon, Étienne Mbappé was born in 1964. Very quickly, his talent imposes itself: virtuoso bassist, inspired composer and true showman, he is today recognized as one of the most versatile musicians of his generation. His particular playing, with gloves, gives him an unmistakable sound signature – a finesse of touch and an expressivity on the skin that distinguish him on all stages of the world.He marked the history of the Club with groups that have become cults: Rido Bayonne, Casino, Ultramarine, Cci'hot, Su La Take, The Prophets, Nec+... and today, with his brand new project:COUNTRY SIDE – African Blues Country Folk Pop Music - A name that stretches, just like its creativity without borders!
S’il est une chose qui traverse les époques du jazz, c’est bien son lien inaltérable avec l’improvisation.Et c’est dans les jam sessions que cette magie prend toute sa dimension : liberté totale, rencontres imprévues, énergie brute.Pour cette Jam, le Club accueille un musicien emblématique, dont l’histoire est intimement liée à ce lieu : Étienne Mbappé.Ce grand nom du jazz et des musiques du monde a une véritable histoire d’amour avec le Club, commencée dans les années 80, alors qu’il jouait chaque soir au Caf’Conc, rue Saint-Denis. Dès qu’il en avait l’occasion, il montait en haut de l’escalier pour écouter ce qui se tramait sur cette petite scène... Une scène qu’il connaît aujourd’hui mieux que quiconque, après des décennies de musique, de sueur et de passion partagées entre ses murs.Originaire de Bonendale, dans les terres sawa du Cameroun, Étienne Mbappé voit le jour en 1964. Très vite, son talent s’impose : bassiste virtuose, compositeur inspiré et véritable showman, il est aujourd’hui reconnu comme l’un des musiciens les plus polyvalents de sa génération. Son jeu si particulier, avec des gants, lui confère une signature sonore inimitable – une finesse de toucher et une expressivité à fleur de peau qui le distinguent sur toutes les scènes du monde.Il a marqué l’histoire du Club avec des groupes devenus cultes : Rido Bayonne, Casino, Ultramarine, Chic’hot, Su La Take, The Prophetes, Nec+... et aujourd’hui, avec son tout nouveau projet :COUNTRY SIDE – African Blues Country Folk Pop Music - Un nom à rallonge, à l’image de sa créativité sans frontières !
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