As for the numerous surprises Festival programmers have in store for us this winter and in spring 2002, you'll have to hold on to your hat for a little while. Date are to be confirm. He beckons audiences to come and hear, among others, the songs on Yaho, his most recent recording, released in October 2000. A major drumming talent but also brilliant at popularizing, Bernard Primeau has already offered the public, especially young people, several workshops on the rudiments of his art. This time the imaginative and prolific drummer, constantly on the lookout for innovative ideas, presents a workshop entitled L'Histoire du Jazz avec le Bernard Primeau Jazz Ensemble.
Admission is free.
Admission is free. Jazz audiences can now hear the Scandinavian trumpet player in concert. He offers up improvisations inspired by several new musical trends such as drum'n'bass, ambient and jungle, while still plumbing the depths of rock and jazz, his two enduring sources of inspiration. To describe his work, several commentators have drawn parallels to the album, Bitches Brew, by Miles Davis, whereas the musician himself cites Don Cherry and Jon Hassell among his influences. In the purest jazz tradition, celebrated guitarist Mike Stern brilliantly marries lyricism and various musical styles.