Bossa nova — Before becoming a globally recognized genre, bossa nova was first a story of writing, breath, and precision: that of Antonio Carlos Jobim. A visionary composer, he shaped a singular musical language, where apparent simplicity conceals a fascinating harmonic richness.
Of course, a few iconic songs have traveled the world, but his body of work cannot be reduced to those standards. It is full of lesser-known pieces, sometimes more introspective, where we discover another side of his world: more intimate, freer, yet always deeply melodic. Sara Miette: vocals Clément Simon: piano Velours, velours — A kind of cabaret Every Saturday afternoon, 38Riv transforms into a piano bar in Havana, a hushed club in Harlem, or a forgotten Broadway stage. This is not just a concert: it is a vivid, theatrical dive into the golden age of jazz and musical theater. Imagine a vibrant tribute to the voices of Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. A timeless interlude, somewhere between the pages of a Fitzgerald novel and the backstage of a New York cabaret, where people sing, tell stories, perform, and laugh. “Velours, velours” is the elegance of a bygone era, the warmth of a shared moment, and the emotion of a story told through music. 38Riv: Located in the heart of the Marais, 38Riv is an intimate jazz club and bar. It is a place for every kind of musical encounter: from jazz to Latin jazz, as well as funk and baroque. Its 12th-century vaulted cellar offers warm, authentic acoustics.
Price: Online price: 17 to 22 euros On-site price: 20 to 25 euros.
Source: paris.fr — photo: DR