Paris Voice March 2004 Music Events

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ROCK etc.

Tarmac French rock duo showcase their album “Notre Époque.” Dec 8, L’Olympia, 28 bd des Capucines, 2e, M° Madeleine, tel: 01 47 42 25 49, 22E

The Doors ’60s psychedelic rock survivors, without singer Jim Morrison. Obviously. Dec 9, 8pm, Zénith, 211 av Jean Jaurès, 19e, M° Porte de Pantin, tel: 01 42 08 60 00, 42-66E

Metallica The monsters of metal make a noisy comeback with new album “St. Anger.” Dec 9, 8pm, Bercy, 8 bd de Bercy, 12e, M° Bercy, tel: 08 25 03 00 31, 42E

La Blanche Electro-pop meets chanson with this new independent French group. Dec 9 & 10, 7:30pm, Nouveau Casino, 109 rue Oberkampf, 11e, M° Parmentier, tel: 01 43 57 57 40, 15E

The Strokes Rocking New Yorkers present their new album “Room on Fire.” Dec 10, Zénith, 211 av Jean-Jaurès, 19e, M° Porte de Pantin, tel: 01 42 08 60 00, 30.80E

John Cale Velvet Underground guitarist hits the road with “Hobo Sapiens,” his new LP co-produced by Lemon Jelly. Dec 10, 7pm, Elysée-Montmartre 72 bd de Rochechouart, 18e, M° Anvers, tel: 01 55 07 06 00, 18E

Good Charlotte Maryland punk rockers who’ve recently broken into the mainstream. Dec 11, Zénith, 211 av Jean-Jaurès, 19e, M° Porte de Pantin, tel: 01 42 08 60 00, 26.40E

Chick Willis This bluesman from Georgia belts it out with a sense of humor. Dec 12, 13, 19 & 20, Quai du Blues, 17 bd Vital-Bouhot, Neuilly, tel: 01 46 25 22 00, 20E

Bonobo A bit of magical monkey music from the primate posessed prince of downbeat. Dec 12, 9pm, Batofar, opposite 11 quai Francois-Mauriac, 13e, Mº Bibliothèque, tel: 01 56 29 10 00, 10E

Gangstarr Guru and DJ Premier team up for their 14th year of East coast hip hop. Dec 12, 7pm, Elysée-Montmartre 72 bd de Rochechouart, 18e, M° Anvers, tel: 01 55 07 06 00, 34E

Anthony B Living reggae legend. Dec 14, Elysée-Montmartre, 72 bd de Rochechouart, 18e, M° Anvers, tel: 01 55 07 06 00, 24.20E

Johnny Hallyday France’s favorite wrinkly-skinned rebel rocker rolls out another one of his hip-shaking extravaganzas. Dec 15, 16 & 20, 8:30pm, Bercy, 8 bd de Bercy, 12e, M° Bercy, tel: 08 25 03 00 31, 47-98E

Simply Red Flame-haired Mancunian Mick Hucknall and company blow the dust off two decades of hits. Dec 15, Zénith, 211 av Jean-Jaurès, 19e, M° Porte de Pantin, tel: 01 42 08 60 00, 39E

Lamb Lou Robinson and Andy Barlow continue turning the wheels of their trip hop revolution with new material from their fourth album “Between Darkness and Wonder.” Dec 15, 7.30pm, Elysée-Montmartre 72 bd de Rochechouart, 18e, M° Anvers, tel: 01 55 07 06 00, 22E

Erik Truffaz Swiss trumpet virtuoso melds jazz and hip hop with a touch of drum’n’bass. Dec 16, 7pm, Elysée-Montmartre 72 bd de Rochechouart, 18e, M° Anvers, tel: 01 55 07 06 00, 25E

Pascal Obispo Stalwart of the French chanson and “serious” pop scene. Known for getting emotional during his stage performances. Dec 18 & 19, 8:30pm, Zénith, 211 av Jean Jaurès, 19e, M° Porte de Pantin, tel: 01 42 08 60 00, 34E

The Rasmus Strong melodies and heavy riffs from this up and coming guitar band from Germany. Dec 26, 7pm, 120 bd de Rochechouart, 18e, M° Anvers/Pigalle, tel: 01 49 25 89 99, 18E

Holly Maxwell Queen of soul and blues. Every Fri & Sat night, Jan 9-31, Quai du Blues, 17 bd Vital-Bouhot, Neuilly, tel: 01 46 25 22 00, 20E

Eagle Eye Cherry Neneh’s brother showcases his new album “Sub Rosa.” Jan 14, Elysée-Montmartre, 72 bd de Rochechouart, 18e, M° Anvers, tel: 01 55 07 06 00, 24.20E

Alizée Corsica-born multi-million selling pop star performs tracks from her current album “Mes Courants Electriques.” Jan 17, Zénith, 211 av Jean-Jaurès, 19e, M° Porte de Pantin, tel: 01 42 08 60 00, 41-52E

Waterboys Irish band who aren’t afraid to be unfashionable kick off their European tour. Jan 22, La Cigale, 120 bd de Rochechouart, 18e, M° Pigalle/Anvers, tel: 01 49 25 89 99

Diam’s French hip hop/R’n’B princess responsible for the noisy “Brut de Femme.” Jan 26, Bataclan, 50 bd Voltaire, 11e, M° Oberkampf, tel: 01 47 00 30 12, 20E

Raul Paz The Cuban salsa performer is here to bring a bit of tropical warmth to your Parisian winter. Jan 30, La Cigale, 120 bd de Rochechouart, 18e, M° Pigalle/Anvers, tel: 01 49 25 89 99, 22E
compiled by Neil Atherton

Music JAZZ

Bobby Few Quintet Pianist and top composer teams up with trumpetist Rasul Siddik, Dec 3, 10pm, Sept Lezards, 10 rue des Rosiers, 4e, Mº St-Paul, tel: 01 48 87 08 97

Ravi Coltrane Quartet One of the leading tenor & soprano saxophonist of his generation. Dec 6, 9pm, New Morning, 7/9 rue Petites Ecuries, 10e, Mº Château d’Eau, tel: 01 45 23 51 41

Chris Cody’s Coalition This Australian pianist who’s accompanied many top musicians performs with his own band. Dec 10, 9pm, Duc des Lombards, 42 rue des Lombards, 1er Mº Châtelet, tel: 01 42 33 22 88

James Carter Trio Detroit multi-saxophonist and king of swing. Dec 10, 8pm, Cité de la Musique, 221 av Jean Jaurès, 19e, Mº Porte Pantin, tel: 01 44 84 44 84

Kirk Lightsey Quartet Leading jazz pianist with drummer Alvin Queens. Dec 12 & 13, 9:30pm, Duc des Lombards, 42 rue des Lombards, 1er, Mº Châtelet, tel: 01 42 33 22 88

Greg Osby Quartet Including Japanese pianist Megumi Yonezawa, this quartet will swing you off your seat. Dec 12 & 13, 9:30pm, Sunside, 60 rue des Lombards, 1er, Mº Châtelet, tel: 01 40 26 21 25

Archie Shepp & Frank Cassenti Jazz dream team gets together for a series of special events — “Jazz & Lectures of Novecento.” Dec 13, 5pm, L’Archipel,17 bd de Strabourg, 10e Mº Strabourg/St. Denis tel:01 48 00 04 35

Ku-Umba Frank Lacy & Big Band The trombonist brings his New York project “Vibe Tribe” to Paris for a thrilling performance. Dec 13, 9pm, Studio l’Emitage, 20e, Mº Ménilmontant, tel: 01 60 92 00 04

Bibi Louison & Trio Catch the blend this pianist plays... mixing jazz, salsa, & afro-cubian music — all with good taste. Dec 16, 10pm, Franc Pinot, 1 quai Bourbon, 4e, Mº Pont Marie, tel: 01 46 33 60 64

Tim Hayward Quartet Alto saxophonist teams up with talented pianist Tom McClung. Dec 23, 10pm, Sept Lezards, 10 rue des Rosiers, 4e, Mº St-Paul, tel: 01 48 87 08 97

Rasul Siddik & Power Trio. Powerful trumpetist pushes jazz improvisation to the limits. Dec 26 & 27, 9:30pm, Studio des Islettes, Jazz à la Goutte d’Or, 10 rue des Islettes, 18e, Mº Barbès, tel: 01 42 58 63 33

JANUARY 2004
Georges Arvanitas/Piano Solo Truly a musician who can bring you back to the sounds of Bud Powell & many giants of jazz. Jan 13, 9pm, L’Archipel, 17 bd de Strabourg, 10e, Mº Strabourg/St-Denis, tel: 01 49 00 04 35

Andy Bey Chillin’ with Andy Bey Back in Paris after years of absence. for a rare appearance. Jan 19 & 20, 9pm, Sunside, 60 rue des Lombards, 1er , Mº Châtelet, tel: 01 40 26 21 25

Wayne Shorter & Herbie Hancock Two jazz giants still going strong. Jan 22, 8pm Cité de la Musique, 221 av Jean Jaurès, 19e, Mº Porte de Pantin, tel: 01 44 84 44 84

Julian Priester & Group Genius trombonist who has performed with such greats as Max Roach & Herbie Hancock. Jan 23 & 24, 9:30pm, Sept Lézards, 10 rue des Rosiers, 4e, Mº St-Paul, tel: 01 48 87 07 97

Ravi Coltrane/Ralph Alessi Band Two musicians breaking new ground in jazz music. They’ll be performing songs from their new CD “This Against That.” Jan 23 & 24, 9pm, Sunside, 60 rue des Lombards, 1er, Mº Châtelet, tel: 01 40 26 21 25

Youn Sun Nah Quintet A swinging vocalist from South Korea awarded first prize in that field, at the Concours de la Défense. Jan 23 & 24, 9:30pm, Duc des Lombards, 42 rue des Lombards, 1er, Mº Châtelet, tel: 01 42 33 22 88

Bobby Few Quintet The pianist will be playing compositions from his recording “Let It Rain” & presenting new songs from his up’n’coming CD. Jan 31-9:30pm Studio l’Ermitage, 8 rue de l’Ermitage 20e Mº Ménilmontant tel: 01 60 92 00 04
compiled by Mra Oma