Premieres
June 25
Since bursting onto the international scene in the late 2000s, José James and his honeyed voice are as bewitching as ever in this 2019 performance. Recorded at Jazz à Vienne, James pays tribute to a living legend of American soul: Bill Withers.
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Festival Rewind
Every Wednesday in July
In 1988, Dee Dee Bridgewater was one of the first great jazz singers to perform at the Jazz Festival in Ramatuelle. In 2016, the story seems to repeat itself as her daughter China Moses took the stage at Ramatuelle.
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Karin Fernandes
July 16
The Da Pá Virada Sessions series presents the best musicians of contemporary Brazilian jazz, and beyond. Karin Fernandes is dedicated to the performance of 20th and 21st century piano repertoire and has performed with prestigious Brazilian orchestras.
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International Day of Friendship
Around July 30
Los Angeles-born saxophonist Kamasi Washington and trombonist Ryan Porter co-founded West Coast Get Down – a musical collective fusing jazz and funk with hip-hop. The two musicians join forces and bring the vibes of L. A. to Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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