A History of Jazz Piano

Show & Culture

In the early 20th century, a musical revolution was born within the great American melting pot. Between African influences, music of white settlers, spirituals, blues, and the syncopated rhythms of ragtime, a new genre emerged: jazz. From the lively streets of New Orleans to the world's great stages, the piano became one of the driving forces of this incredible musical journey. From Scott Joplin to Thelonious Monk, including Duke Ellington and Oscar Peterson, the greatest pianists shaped a style that made the whole 20th century vibrate. Virtuoso pianist Matthieu Roffé, accompanied by a sextet of top musicians from the Grand Est region, invites you on a fascinating journey through "20 portraits of jazz". On stage: Matthieu Roffé (piano), Eric Theiler (trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn), Nicolas Gegout (saxophones, clarinet, piccolo), Pierre Reboud (trombone, sousaphone, arrangements), Pascal Nicol (guitar, banjo), Mathieu Loigerot (double bass, vocals), Yragaël Unfer (drums).