Grenoble Jazz Festival
The Grenoble Jazz Festival is an internationally renowned music festival in Grenoble , which took place for the first time in February 1973 under the motto "quatre jours du jazz" (four days of jazz) and has now lasted a good 14 days. It takes place annually in spring.
The festival is one of the largest in southeast France. On 14 days, up to 18,000 visitors are offered more than 50 concerts with 200 musicians. In addition to top international acts, the artistic director Jacques Panisset also includes local bands, such as the Big Band de Voiron, in the program.
Well-known musicians
Over the years, many international stars of the jazz scene have performed at the Grenoble Jazz Festival , including:
The following musicians performed at the 34th Grenoble Jazz Festival (2006): Stefano Di Battista Quartet , D. Venitucci et le Big Band de Voiron, Orchester National de Jazz , Larry Redhouse Trio, Cuban Jazz Quartet, Louis Sclavis Big Napoli , François Raulin / Stephan Oliva Quintet, Dennis Colin Trio, TTPKC et Le Marin, Bol, Gare aux Fourmis, Lucas Nigglis Zoom , Rabih Abou-Khalil / Joachim Kühn Trio, Art Ensemble Of Chicago
Venues
The festival not only takes place in Grenoble, but also takes place locally in numerous venues in the surrounding area, called "Vagabondage dans le département ".