Live: August 2023

 6 August 2023, 11:00 (CET)

Jazzy Poppins 

Laurent Mignard Duke Orchestra

Festival Au Grès du Jazz

Didier Desbois, sax alto Aurélie Tropez, sax alto, clarinette Fred Couderc, sax tenor Carl Schlosser, sax tenor Philippe Chagne, sax baryton Claude Egea, trompette Gilles Relisieux, trompetteFabien Mary, trompette Yves Le Carboulec, trompette Nicolas Grymonprez, trombone Michaël Ballue, trombone Jerry Edwards, trombonePhilippe Milanta, piano Cédric Caillaud, contrebasse Julie Saury, batterie

Laurent Mignard, direction 

Sophie Kaufmann, comédienne

Jazzy Poppins

Based on the novel Mary Poppins by P L  Travers, the Walt Disney film and the album Duke Ellington plays Mary Poppins, Laurent Mignard Duke Orchestra offers an original reading of Mary Poppins in a musical tale crossed by the genius of 'Ellington.

Perched on the roofs, 15 chimney sweep jazzmen and their conductor meet a very upset nanny who regrets not embodying the magic of the governess of her childhood. Jeanne Banks relives the moments she lived with Mary Poppins: Father George Banks absorbed by his bank, the writing of a classified ad to find a new governess, the arrival of Mary, the first magical moments, the walk in the countryside, the learning of an unpronounceable word, the giggles at Uncle Albert, the old woman with the birds, the song and the ballet of the chimney sweeps, the kite... until the epilogue by which Jeanne recognizes that believing in your dreams can transform reality. Our lives are not written!

Young audience show – free for children under 3 years old

Due to the weather forecast for August 4 – 5 and 6, this concert is moved to the Cultural Center of La Petite Pierre – 59 rue Principale.

Tickets here.

6 August, 2023, 20:30 (EST)

Duke Ladies 

Laurent Mignard Duke Orchestra

Didier Desbois, sax alto Aurélie Tropez, sax alto, clarinette Fred Couderc, sax tenor Carl Schlosser, sax tenor Philippe Chagne, sax baryton Claude Egea, trompette Gilles Relisieux, trompetteFabien Mary, trompette Yves Le Carboulec, trompette Nicolas Grymonprez, trombone Michaël Ballue, trombone Jerry Edwards, trombonePhilippe Milanta, piano Cédric Caillaud, contrebasse Julie Saury, batterie

Laurent Mignard, direction 

Rhoda Scott, orgue 

Aurore Voilqué, violon

At the head of the Duke Orchestra for more than 15 years, the trumpeter – composer – arranger and conductor Laurent Mignard exclusively dedicates his large ensemble to serve the work of Duke Ellington. Recognized as "the best Ellingtonian orchestra in activity" by specialists, and galvanized by a conductor more charismatic than ever, the Duke Orchestra demonstrates all its sonic power, its intense rhythmic trepidation as well as the talent of its exceptional soloists. A jubilant itinerary on Ellingtonian lands in the company of Rhoda Scott and Aurore Voilqué, exceptional guests of the big band to complete the trip.

Due to the weather forecast for August 4 – 5 and 6, this concert is moved to the Cultural Center of La Petite Pierre – 59 rue Principale.

Tickets here.