Highlights at MIDEM Jazz 2010

Highlights at MIDEM Jazz 2010

PARIS, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The MIDEM Jazz event will once again be welcoming a selection of international artists next month. A sparkling line-up of performers will take the stage at the event's jazz club in the Salon Zephyr at the Hotel Carlton from 24-26 January 2010.

For the third consecutive year, the Talent Jazz stage will offer one concert each evening from Sunday through Tuesday:

-- Sunday 24 January, Swiss singer Sophie Hunger will transport the
audience to her unique universe, where folk meets pop and jazz. The
composer, pianist, guitar player and singer will be joined by
trombonist Michael Flury and Christian Prader (flute, piano and
guitar).
-- Monday 25 January will see Tigran Hamasyan performing his virtuoso
improvisations. The 22 year old New York-based Armenian pianist has
already produced three albums, won prizes from international
competitions (Montreux, Juan-les-Pins and the Martial Solal
Competition) and collaborated with the likes of Wayne Shorter, Herbie
Hancock and John McLaughlin.
-- Tuesday 26 January is when Canadian pianist Francois Bourassa will
share his daring musical explorations. This master of polyrhythm,
whose remarkable compositions are heavily influenced by French music,
has spent the last twenty five years travelling the world with his
musical collaborators.

Each night, Talent Jazz will be followed by MIDEM Jazz Club, from 11pm to 1.30am:

-- Sunday 24 January will have a Spanish flavour with two of the hottest
acts from the Catalan scene: Double bass player Giulia Valle will
explore her experimental rhythms, followed by a concert from the
Xavier Dotras Trio.
-- Monday 25 January, MIDEM will be presenting the Carte Blanche SACEM
evening. The line-up includes guitarist Louis Winsberg, winner of the
Django d'Or 2008, and his amazing Jaleo project where jazz blends with
flamenco and Indian music. The second part of the evening will be
dedicated to Davy Sicard, with his Creole-tinted jazz and its
Madagascan, Indian and African influences.
-- Tuesday 26 January, MIDEM will be honouring German producer Siggi
Loch, founder of the Act label. Two exceptional events will mark the
celebrations: The reforming of the mythical jazz fusion group of the
1970s that made his name, Passport, with its leader Klaus Doldinger;
followed by a unique session with artists from his hotbed of budding
talent brought together under the moniker Act Family Band: Niels
Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson, Froy Aagre, Wolfgang
Haffner and Nguyen Le.

Photos of the artists are available for download from: http://www.reedmidem.com/v3/Press/DownloadZone/en

New this year:
-- MidemNet for free! - Access to the cutting-edge digital business
conference included in MIDEM registration.
-- MidemNet Lab - Discover the latest digital innovations through the
selection of 15 promising start-ups, chosen by a jury of successful
entrepreneurs.
-- MIDEM+ - Innovative networking solutions and one-on-one expert
guidance to boost business efficiency.
-- Redesigned exhibition zone - Networking, knowledge and open meeting
places right at the heart of the market.
-- The Fringe - A friendly and efficient manner to showcase artists to
the world.

Discover all the latest news on our website www.midem.com.

Note to the editors:

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Source: MIDEM 2010

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