Live Music Wednesdays
april and may
from 8pm
JB MOUNDELE
Wednesday April 3
Jazz, World music
JB Moundele has been Tiken Jah Fakoly’s saxophonist over the past 15 years and his experience living in Africa has profoundly influenced his playing style. His compositions are a melting pot of all these influences, from Bamako’s wilderness, Abidjan’s clubs or Kinshasa while also taking from Sax’s greatest John Coltrane. Through his project AFROTRANE, JB Moundele brings together a quartet of French Riviera’s best for a night of Jazz and World music not to forget.
ROCCASSERA QUARTET
Wednesday April 10
Jazz, World, traditional music
Roccassera Quartet is an incredibly powerful collage of music somewhere between traditional rhythms and Jazz. The music is instrumental, joyful and accessible to all. Somewhere between the Mediterranean and the Latin continent, an invitation for a wonderful musical celebration.
LOOKING UP PROJECT
Wednesday April 17
Jazz, Homage to Michel Petrucciani
Looking Up Project is an Italian Jazz quartet founded in 2013 whose recent collaborations with some of contemporary Jazz’s greats such as Enrico Rava, Antonio Farao or Paolo Fresu have allowed them to tour extensively. For their second time performing at La Note Bleue, the band pays a vibrant homage to the music of Michel Petrucciani.
GROOVYBOYZ
Wednesday April 24
Funk, Jazz, Reggae
The Groovyboyz are a band based between San Remo & Nice whose James Brown-70’s Funk sound is intertwined with neo-soul, reggae, jazz and many other groovy influences, sometimes instrumental, sometimes with vocals. Formed this summer, the young band has already played around enough to form a cohesive set of original songs and will release their debut EP in 2023!
ELECTRIC SKETCHES
Wednesday May 1st
Nu Soul, Nu Jazz
The Electric Sketches project follows the legendary path of Miles Davis’ exceptional side men such as George Duke, Kenny Garret, Freddie Hubbard, Roy Hargrove for a powerful musical journey into electric Jazz, Funk and Nu-Soul.
DONA FLOR
FAIT SON DÉFILÉ
AVEC SOPHIE CÉPIÈRE
& ALAIN PARADOL
Wednesday May 8
Brésil, Chanson, Fashion show !
Dona Flor and La Note Bleue invite 2 fashion designers, Sophie Cépière and Alain Paradol for the unveiling of their spring/summer 24 collection. The fashion show promise to be an exceptional moment of communion between Dona's beloved musical repertoire and the designers' creativity. Not to be missed!
YANA
Wednesday May 15
Jazz, Funk, Folk
Yana is a natural born singer songwriter whose guitar playing and musical universe are reminiscing of Jazz, Disco Funk and Folk. Somewhere between the classy and groovy sounds of Dustry Springfield mixed with some of that special Fleetwood Mac flavor. A talented musician, Yana takes you into her musical universe and surely knows how sing her love for music.
GRACE BEAULY
'TRIBUTE TO
ARETHA FRANKLIN
AND THE DIVAS
OF SOUL’
Wednesday May 22
Soul, Gospel
Beauly Grace takes us on a journey through Soul music with her tribute to Aretha Franklin. Think all the hits from the Queen of Soul reinterpreted by Grace’s touching and powerful voice alongside her groovy quartet. Expect Think, I Say A Little Prayer, Respect, A Natural Woman and other amazing classics!
THE ROM D COLLECTIVE CELEBRATES ITS 20 YEARS!
Wednesday May 29
Jazz, Funk, Groove
Romain Draver’s musical collective is turning 20 this year ! Born in London under the Rom D Collective moniker, the musical formation has graced us with their eccentric and funky rhythms many times over the years. Centered around Romain’s musical universe and fine curation of renowned guests, the Rom D Collective takes you on a joyfyul journey through Funk, Jazz and many other delicious musical tones. Come celebrate!