31 July : Erik Truffaz quartet, Fattigfolket.
1st August: Richard Galliano septet.
2 August : Master Class, Philip Catherine, Daniel Stockart, Eric Legnini.
3 August: Brussels Jazz Orchestra avec Philip Catherine, Patrick Favre Trio.
4 and 5 August : finales du concours europ�en Tremplin Jazz d'Avignon 2004.
6 August: les Troublemakers.
7 August: carte blanche for Philippe Ghielmetti, Ren� Urtreger piano solo, Bill Carothers New Band
Tremplin in French literally means trampoline and this festival tries to give a bounce to the careers of up-and-coming new musicians. The Tremplin Jazz of Avignon was severely affected last year by strikes from the �intermittants de spectacle�, but this year promises to run smoother than a Mile Davies riff. Make sure not to miss the cine-concert with Eric Truffaz�s quartet (a brilliant French contemporary artist) playing the soundtrack to Ozu�s �Gosses de Tokyo�. The festival is also a competition, the winner receiving a recording session in a studio and a chance to be the headlining guest for next year�s festival. |
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