Olivier Franc,
soprano saxophone, is the son of René Franc, clarinettist of the Pierre
Braslavsky's band and of the André Réwéliotty's orchestra who played with
Sidney Bechet. Olivier Franc began his career in the 1970's. In 1979, he was
awarded the « Prix Sidney Bechet » by the French « Académie du
Jazz ». Well established in the classic jazz scene, the music critics
called him Sidney Bechet’s best disciple, and in 1997, he was rewarded with the
« Prix du Musicien Français » from the « Hot Club de
France » for his live CD « Swing Folies ». Olivier Franc offers
a new and personal music while remaining faithful to the spirit and style of
Sidney Bechet. Since 2006, he has had the privilege of playing the saxophone
that formerly belonged to Sidney Bechet.
To
pay tribute to the music of his Master and to one of the greatest jazz
musicians, Olivier Franc together with a true “All Star Band”, composed of
Paris-based musicians: his son Jean-Baptiste Franc (piano), Benoît de Flamesnil
(trombone), Gilles Chevaucherie (double bass) and with the possibility of
having as a special guest, Daniel Sidney Bechet (drums). The band’s
repertoire consists of Sidney Bechet’s compositions, in addition to some
great jazz standards and to their own compositions which make their
performance a unique and unforgettable experience!
Olivier
Franc’s Jazz Quintet will begin a diffusion of Jazz at MLH:-
The
Quintet will perform on:
·
16th June – Jazz on the
Paradise Beach will sell tickets at LKR1500
·
17th June – Dinner and Jazz
in the Empire Ballroom will sell tickets at LKR6000/-nett
·
18th June – Jazz on the
Terrace – LKR3500
Tickets
will be available at the below venues (16th and 17th
Events only);
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·
Swastic Group
(Crescat)
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·
Gigi Shoes ( Majestic
City)
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·
Yamaha Music Center (
Baudhaloka Mw, Colombo 7)
·
Cotton Collection (All
outlets)
·
Barefoot Gallery
|
For further information
please call 2711430 or you could call the events desk on 2711 711 ext1566.
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