Times can change, artists can cancel, prices can vary, so always
double check details the day of the performance.
DECEMBER
Down Under. Deep House every Wednesday from resident Thomas Di Matteo at the Café Oz, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10pm, free.
Les Voyageurs Sans Sommeil. Innovative quartet featuring stunning vocalist, Morena Fattorini, performs works by Brecht, Weill and original compositions. 7 Lézards,
Dec 4, 10pm; Dec 5, 7pm, 70F.
Sonny Condell. The founder of legendary Irish group Scullion is at the Hôtel
du Nord, with former Carole King collaborator Garvan Gallagher.
Dec 5-6, 8:30pm, 120F/100F
Cool’n Hot Jive Band. They don’t play jive but they’re cool and hot. Coolin’ Irish
Pub, Dec 5, 12, 19, 26, 5pm, free.
Cesaria Evora. The divine voice of the Cap Vert islands was one of the artists
whose popular success opened the way for the phenomenon of World
Music. Olympia, Dec 7-10, 8pm, 225F.
The Thugs. ’Tis the season to be jolly. With Seven Hate in support, Fa la
la la la... Elysée-Montmartre, Dec 9, 7pm, 110F.
Mukta. World music group is at Sunset with their new CD, “Indian Sitar
and World Music” (Warner Bros), Dec 7-9, 9pm, 80F/60F.
Natimbales. Musical currents from Africa, Asia and Europe from World outfit
featuring Russo-Argentinean singer Natacha. Satellit Café, Dec
7-9, 9pm, 50F.
Cranberries. “Bury The Hatchet” (Mercury) confirms Dolores O’Riordan as one of the great pop vocalists of the ’90s. Bercy, Dec 9,
7pm, 221-307F.
Open Sound System. House, Tech-House and Electronic Rhythm Concepts with special
guest Eric D. Clark at the What’s Up Bar, Dec 11, 10pm, 50F including drink.
Mass Hysteria. Try to remain calm. With La Ruda Salska in support, Elysée-Montmartre, Dec 12, 7pm, 110F.
Supergrass. Skeleton-crew of Micky, Danny and Gaz party on at Elysée-Montmartre,
Dec 13, 7pm, 121F.
Joel Forrester Trio. Brilliant and always-surprising New York pianist launches his
latest CD, “Believe It” (Koch), at 7 Lézards, Dec 14, 10pm, 40F.
Mangala. Traditional Mandingue songs from band featuring artists from Mali,
Guinea and Gambia, Satellit Café, Dec 14-16, 9pm, 50F.
La Nuit Du Kaneka. Rare chance to hear authentic Kaneka music from New Caledonia
at Le Divan du Monde, Dec 16, 11:30pm, 70F.
Byron Holmes. Legendary blues-rock session guitarist launches tribute album
to Hendrix, “Straight From the Heart” (Scalen), at Le Divan du
Monde. With Réunion band, Somaiso, in support, Dec 17, 7:30pm,
70F.
Steve Grossman. Joined by Alain Jean-Marie on piano and George Brown on drums, volcanic tenor saxophonist launches new CD, “Steve
Grossman Quartet” (Dreyfus Jazz) at the Sunset, Dec 17-22, 9pm,
80F/60F.
Jacques De Lignières Quartet. French saxophonist’s quartet, featuring dazzling pianist Claudine François, perform original compositions and visit Monk and Art Pepper
territory, Le Petit Journal Montparnasse, Dec 22, 10:30pm, 100F.
JANUARY
Orlando Poleo. Conga-king takes charge of Salsa Mondays at the Sunset with his
band, La Orquestra Chaworo and their new CD, “Sangre Negra,” Jan 3, 17 & 31, 9pm, 80F/60F.
Cabaret Tango. Live music, dancers and dancing at wonderfully retro La Java,
Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 8:30pm, 80F including drink.
Steve Potts. Superb saxophonist and his quartet featuring Michael Felberbaum on guitar continue their record-breaking residency! With special
guests every week. 7 Lézards, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 10pm, 40F.
Sons d’Hiver. Huge winter festival of music presents dozens of concerts in the
Val-de-Marne region featuring artists like Native American blues-rockers
John Trudell and Barney Bush, groove from Tony Allen, and world
music from Gnawas d’Essaouira and Diwan de Biskra, Jan 5 to Feb
5, tel: 01.46.87.31.31 for details.
Al Di Meola. Star guitarist makes a rare appearance in a club setting at New
Morning, with Dino Saluzzi, Jan 7, 9pm, 130F.
Paddy Sherlock Band. Rock and traditional music at Corcoran’s Irish Pub, Jan 7, 14,
21, 28, 9pm, free.
Versus. House & Jazzy club from resident DJs Mister J & Pierrolo at the happening Underworld Café, Jan 7 & 21, 10pm, free.
Play House. Old & New School House, Garage, Club Jazz and Live at Glaz’art,
with DJ Gino Castagnette, DJ Feadz & guests, Jan 8, 10pm till
dawn, 60F.
Sting. It’s a Brand New Day for the Stingster, back at Bercy with one
of his co-conspirators, Cheb Mami, Jan 10, 227-293F.
Henri Texier Azur Quintet. French bass ace’s outfit features trombone star Glenn Ferris
and remarkable Bojan Z on piano, Sunset, Jan 12-15, 9pm, 80/F60F.
Holly Maxwell. Tempestuous singer replaced Tina in Ike’s band, then went on to
make a name for herself on the R’n’B, soul-blues and jazz circuit.
She’s joined at the Maxwell Café by Lee Shot Williams, a gospel
singer and showman in the style of his cousin, Little Smoky Smothers,
Jan 13-15, 20-22 & 27-29, 10:30pm, 100F/80F.
Venues
Bercy, 8, bd de Bercy, 12e, Mº Bercy, tel: 01.43.46.12.21.
Café Oz, 18, rue St Denis, 1er, Mº Châtelet, tel: 01.40.39.00.18.
Coolin’ Irish Pub, 15, rue Clément, 6e, Mº Mabillon, 01.44.07.00.92.
Corcoran’s, 110 bd de Clichy, 18e, Mº Place de Clichy, tel: 01.42.23.00.30.
Le Divan du Monde, 75, rue des Martyrs, 18e, Mº Pigalle, tel: 01.42.55.48.50.
L’Elysée-Montmartre, 72, bd de Rochechouart, 18e, Mº Anvers, tel: 01.44.92.45.49.
Espace des Peupliers, 7, rue Ste-Hélène, 13e, Mº Porte d’Italie.
Glaz’art, 7-15 av de la Porte de la Villette, 19e, Mº Porte de la Villette.
La Java, 105, rue faubourg du Temple, 10e, Mº République, tel: 01.42.02.20.52.
Maxwell Café, 17, Bd Vital Bouhot, 92200 Neuilly, Mº Pont de Levallois, tel:
01.46.24.22.00.
New Morning, 7-9, rue des Petites Ecuries, 10e, Mº Château d’Eau, tel: 01.45.23.51.41.
Olympia, 28, bd des Capucines, 9e, Mº Opéra, tel: 01.47.42.82.45.
Petit Journal Montparnasse, 13, rue du Commandant Mouchotte, 14e, Mº Montparnasse, tel:
01.43.21.56.70.
Satellit Café, 44, rue de la Folie-Méricourt, 11e, Mº St-Ambroise, tel: 01.41.33.02.64.
7 Lézards, 10, rue des Rosiers, 4e, Mº St-Paul, tel: 01.48.87.08.97.
Sunset, 60, rue des Lombards, 1er, Mº Châtelet, tel: 01.40.26.46.60.
Underworld Café, 25, rue Oberkampf, 11e, Mº Oberkampf, tel: 01.43.14.00.25
What’s Up Bar, 15, rue Daval, 11e, Mº Bastille.
