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There are are few countries in the world to rival France in its respect for Jazz as an art form and for Jazz Musicians. Many of the leading exponents, particularly american musicians, have found both temporary and permanent homes there, enhancing both their artistic and personal lives in the process of doing so. France and Paris in particular has many venues. You can listen to all styles and all standards from international stars down to, wanabes sporting the pork-pie hat and shaky techniques. From late spring through to the back end of each year, festivals are held just about everywhere in this beautiful county. This attracts a veritable caravan of world class performers doing the festival circuit. Add to this the food. The wine. Agreeable weather. What more could you ask for?

A word about jazz clubs in Paris. The rules of the game are usually as follows. You may or may not find yourself paying a charge for addmission. Then the cost of the first drink can be pretty dramatic. This way things function in most establishments. Though you will not normally be hassled to buy a second drink if you do not feel inclined to do so. Just be a little careful until you are familiar with the scale of tarifs that tend to be the norm around the Paris scene.

PARIS:
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PROVINCE:
Auxerre Avignon Bordeaux Chateauneuf Du Faou Dunkerque Grenoble Lyon Marseille Metz Marcon Nantes Orléans Perigueux Reims Roquebrune Cap Martin Toulouse Tours Vallauris

PARIS

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Baiser Salé. 58 Rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris Tél: 01 42 33 37 71 Fax : 01 42 36 24 40.

Baiser Salé - Hadrien Feraud & Linley Marthe, Manu Codjia, Damien Schmitt

Duc des Lombards. 42 Rue des Lomabrds, 75001 Paris. tel: 01 42 33 22 88

Le Peit Journal Saint-Michel. 71 Boulevard Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris. tel: 01 43 26 28 59

Le Peit Journal Saint-Michel

Petit Opportun. 15 Rue des Lavandières-Ste-Opportune, 75001 Paris. tel: 01 42 36 01 36

Slow Club. 130 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris. tel: 01 42 33 84 30

Sunset. 60 Rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris. tel: 01 40 26 46 60 [contact: Stephane Portet]

4th

Franc Pinot. 1, Quai de Bourbon. Tel: 01 46 33 60 64 Fax: 01 46 33 35 24 [contact: Jean-Marc Verbois. The Franc Pinot is one of the most amospheric jazz clubs in Paris. Listening to live music with naturel acoustics of the old vaulted stone cellars on the Ile St Louis in the heart of Paris is a 'must' if you're a fan of swing and beebop. The bar is open from 7pm and concerts start from 7pm or 9pm depending on the programme. Concert prices vary from 10 to 15 euros depending on the artists]

7 Lézards. 10, rue des Rosiers. Paris 75004. Tel: 01.48.87.08.97 Fax: 01.48.87.08.97 [contact: Caroline Volcovici. Restaurant, Jazz Club, Salon de thé, opened in 1997 in the heart of the Marais, nice restaurant with little court and very old and stylish cave, open scene to young promising musicians as well as to big names. open daily from 12 to 2am]

5th

Caveau De La Huchette. 5,Rue De La Huchette. Tel: 01 43 26 65 05. Fax: 01 40 51 71 70. [contact: Dany Doriz. Every evening a jazz band performs for the listening pleasure of regulars and vistors alike. Dance in the timeless tradition of Saint-Germain des Prés jazz with the best boppers in Paris. Whether you are just a Jazz-Lover, like to dance your socks off, or are a professional musician, the exceptional atmosphere of the club will remind you of the Cotton Club and the Savoy in the glory days. From 1946 the greatest jazzmen in the world have appeared regulary]

Caveau De La Huchette

6th

Alliance Jazz Club. 7-11 Rue Saint-Benoit, 75006 Paris. tel: 01 42 61 53 53. fax: 01 49 27 09 33

Arbuci. 25 Rue de Buci, 75006 Paris. te: 01 44 14 14

Balle au Bond. Péniche, 3 quai Malaquais, 75006 Paris. tel: 01 40 51 87 06

Bilboquet. 13 Rue Saint-Benoit, 7500 Paris. tel: 01 45 48 21 84

Paris-Prague Jazz Club. 18 rue Bonaparte, Paris 75006. Tel: 0153730029 [contact: Centre Culturel Tchèque. beautiful ancient stone cellars in the "St.Germain des Prés" spirit. Jazz club every Friday evening 7pm30 to 12pm. Very low prices, accessible for students: cover 5€, pint of lager 3€. Food: tchèque lunch, hot sausages. Styles: Modern and vintage jazz, blues, western swing, zydéco]

10th

New Morning. 7 Rue des Petites Ecuries, 7510 Paris. tel: 01 45 23 56 39. Programme: 01 45 23 51 41

14th

Petit Journal Montparnasse. 13 Rue du Commandant Mouchotte, 75014 Paris. tel: 01 43 21 56 70

15th

Jazz Club Lionel Hampton. Hotel Meridien, 81 Blvd. Gouvion Saint Cyr, 75015 Paris.
Tel: 01 40 68 30 42 - Fax: 01 40 68 31 81. [Contact: Philippe MAROIS. The Jazz Club Lionel Hampton has become one of the institutions of Parisian life and provides a daily opportunity to discover and enjoy the best artists and groups in contemporary jazz]

18th

Autour De Midi. 11 rue Lepic - 75018 Paris. Tél: 01.55.79.16.48 Fax: 01.42.54.68.37 [e Midi…et minuit » brings back with the tradition, somewhat left by the wayside, the jazz spirit that pervaded some of the more mythic sites in Montmartre in the past. The jazz prevails downstairs in our double “cave voutée” where one side harbours a bar with our charming Christine, and the other side gives way to a very charming and comfortable listening room with a small stage.]
Gilles Seemann (p), Michael Hazan (ts), Alain Broda (b), Patrick Goujon (dms) - Autour De Midi

19th

Hot Brass. Parc de la Villette, 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris. tel: 01 42 00 14 14

PROVINCE

AUXERRE

Jazz Club d'Auxerre. Réservations au Théâtre d'Auxerre. 54 rue Joubert. Tél: 03 86 72 24 24.

United Colors Of Sodom - Jazz Club d'Auxerre

AVIGNON

Hot Brass. 1, Avenue des Sources, Porte Magnanen 84000. Tel: 033 (0)4 90 820 810 Fax: 033 (0)4 90 820 810

La Manutention. 4 rue Escalier Ste-Anne. Tel: 0490860861 Fax: 0490864087 [contact: Jean-Paul Ricard. Jazz and improved music since 1978, on Thursday evening. Office opened from Monday to Friday. No food, no drink, but a café and a restaurant down stairs]

BORDEAUX

Comptoir du Jazz. 59, Quai de Paludate. el: +(33) 5 56 49 15 55 [LOcated near The du restaurant du Port de la Lune. Jazz and blues. Entrance Free every Tuesdat evening. Great ambiance]

CHAMBÉRY

Jazz club de Savoie. 138 Rue François de Guise, 73000 CHAMBÉRY. Tel; 04 79 33 43 85. Contacts musiciens: 04 79 60 88 10 (Tél/Fax) ou 04 79 33 43 85

Malcolm Potter & Alfio Origlio - Jazz club de Savoie

CHATEAUNEUF DU FAOU

Good Time Jazz. Pontadig, Bar Tal Ar Pont, Tel: (00 33) (0)2 98 81 84. [contact: Trevor Stent. Lively, festive dixieland jazz in a great atmosphere. Monthly on Sundays, 4pm - 7pm]

Thelonius. 18 Rue Bourbon, 33300 Bordeaux. tel: 05 56 11 00 50 [Jazz lovers should make a beeline for this bar whose main aim, weekends and even weekdays, is to present groups or soloists from among Bordeaux's up and coming talent. The invited musicians have a varied repertoire in jazz and you can hear the latest trends here too. Elegantly decorated with dim lights and an intimate atmosphere, the bar's audiences number about 50, real devotees included, who come to listen to their favorite music.]

CHÂTEAUROUX

Jazz Club Du Berry. 192 Ave. de la Châtre. 36000 CHÂTEAUROUX. Tel: 0254348964 Tel: 0254221985 Tel: 0608618851

Jazz For Fun - Jazz Club Du Berry

DUNKERQUE

Dunkerque Jazz Club. Salle de Concerts et Bureau Pôle Marine, Dunkerque. Tél: 03 28 63 51 00 Fax: 03 28 51 14 79

Etienne MBAPPE Bass Live intro solo - Dunkerque Jazz Club

GRENOBLE

La Soupe au Choux. 7 Route de Lyon, 38000 Grenoble. Tel: 04 76 87 05 67 [contact: La Soupe aux Choux, host of the Grenoble Jazz CLUB (France). All jazz styles are represented: modern Jazz, Blues, Swing, New-Orleans]

LYON

La Clef De Voute. 1 Place Chardonnet. Tel: 04 72 00 83 61. [contact: Stephane Vincenza Be Bop. Hard Bop. Swing]

Le Baryton. 30 r Arbre Sec. 69001 Lyon Tel: 04 78 28 34 41 [A “Très Sympa”, friendly, inexpensive (free entrance, beer 3.50 €), popular, jazz joint is happen 7 nights a week from 22h00 to 02h00 with friendly barman Laurent]

Le Hot Club 26, rue Lanterne,Lyon 1er. Tel : 04 78 39 54 74. Fax: +33 04 7830 9667 [Tuesday to Saturday, every night at 9.30 pm]

Soirée Jazz Hot Club de Lyon

St. Louis Club. 61, rue Mercière. 69001 Lyon. Tel: 04 78 92 99 83 [Metro: Bellecour Program jazz: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays. Time from 23h00. Entrance: Free. Drinks (one minimum) €8-15]

MARSEILLE

Le Fouquet. 18 Rue Beavau. Tel: 04 91 33 72 06 [contact: Monique and Jos. Modern jazz styles, from small acoustic groups. Great friendly atmosphere, though audience not all there for the music, so can be noisy. Excellent tapas. A la carte menu looks good too. Music most nights except Sunday. Open until around 2am]

Louisiana Jazz Club.133, bd. de Sainte Marguerite. 13009 MARSEILLE (métro Dromel). Tél & Fax : 04 91 41 46 36 Mobile : 06 03 67 11 45

Al Benson - Louisiana Jazz Club

Pelle Mele. 45 Cours H. d'Estienne d'Orves, 08 Place aux Huiles. Tel: 04 91 54 85 26 Fax: 04 91 55 55 58 [contact: Jeane Pelle]

METZ

Caveau des Trinitaires . 10-12 Rue des Trinitaires, 57040 Metz. tel: 03 87 75 04 96

MACON

Le Crescent Jazz Club.83 rue Rambuteau. Tel: 03 85 39 08 45

NANTES

Pannonica. 9 Rue Basse Porte, Tel: (33) 240487474 Fax: (33) 240482818 [contact: Francois-Xavier Ruan. Concerts the Thursday and friday all the year except in summer all the jazz styles, from classic to new and improvised musics]

ORLÉANS

Cats. 2 rue des trois Maries. Tel: 02-38-54-68-68 Fax: 02-38-54-68-68 [contact: Philippe DECAIN. The CATS des Trois Maries is a Jazz Club Café Concert, meeting point of musics and musicians, arts and artists. The public can find in this place what it is looking for or discover new things]

PERIGUEUX

Jazzogene à l'art notre. Rue de la Sagesse. Tel: 0553069998 Fax: 0553069998 [contact: Association Jazzogene. Open every last Friday evening of the month. contemporary style, post bop. accomodation up to 100 persons. Bar]

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REIMS

Jazz Club de Champagne. 63 rue Libergier, Reims, Marne 51100. Tel: 03 26 47 00 10 Fax: 03 26 47 29 59

ROUBAIX

Soho jazz club à Roubaix. 44 rue Jean Moulin.

out of the whole - Soho jazz club à Roubaix

ROQUEBRUNE CAP MARTIN

The Jazz-N-Pasta Club. Restaurant Pasta, 209, Ave Aristide Briand. Tel: +0033493354444 Fax: +0033492100936 [contact: Roberto Trillo. Where good music meets good food! A newcomer in the jazz club scene on the Riviera, right at the border to Italy, featuring local and international musicians every Saturday night all year long. Mor events are scheduled, including a first festival on the borderline line between France and Italy]

TOULOUSE

Mandala 23, rue des amidonniers, Toulouse, 31000. Tel: 05 61 21 10 05.

Salle Nougaro. 20, chemin de Garric 31200 Toulouse. Tel: 05 61 57 02 29

TOURS

Le Petit Faucheux. 23 Rue des Cerisiers, Tours. tel: 02 47 38 29 34

VALLAURIS

Le Café du Moulin. 1 vieux chemin de Biot. [3 or 4 concerts a week]

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