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Paris Chansons at Musical Instrument Museum
Courtesy of Catie Hahne | Posted on March 29, 2017
Where
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E. Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ
Map
480.478.6000
When
Sat, July 8, 2017
7:30 pm
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Musicians
About
Paris Chansons is Los Angeles’s premier French performing group. Recently featured on the CBS/KCAL news, they are known for their original renditions of French favorites from Aznavour, Brel, Dassin, Piaf, and Montand, all the way to contemporary artists such as Zaz. Their exhilarating performances are punctuated by traditional jazz standards in addition to classics in Russian, Italian, and other languages.
Three multilingual singers bring an unparalleled diversity to their shows. Julia Kantor, originally from Ukraine, lived and studied in France where she discovered in French music a soul connection that still imbues every performance. From the stage, she captivates the audience with her sultry voice and dynamic presence. Together with her husband, Jacob, a Russian-born singer-songwriter, they launched Paris Chansons. Max Cohen grew up in Morocco, where he was steeped in French music, particularly the songs of Enrico Macias. Max Cohen’s rich, velvety tone delivers beautifully nuanced renditions of his favorites, complete with a signature North African lilt....