Jazz in Blue Sunset 2024. July 12&13. Moncef - Yvan Duo

About This Event

Welcome to the Blue Sunset musical gatherings, held for the second consecutive year on the stunning terrace of Zen Blue Mills in Koundouros, Kea. Once again, we are thrilled to host a lineup of jazz artists from around the world, each bringing their immense talent and unique style to our serene and picturesque venue.

Join us for an unforgettable experience as the sun sets over the Aegean Sea, and the soothing sounds of jazz fill the air. Whether you are a jazz enthusiast or simply looking to enjoy an evening of exceptional music in a beautiful setting, the Blue Sunset gatherings promise a delightful and memorable experience for all.

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness live performances by some of the finest jazz musicians, celebrate the universal language of music, and create lasting memories under the enchanting Kean sky.

Entrance : 10€ (including first drink).

MONCEF GENOUD, piano

YVAN ISCHER, tenor saxophone

Moncef & Yvan, based in French-speaking Switzerland, have known each other for nearly forty years and were both born in 1961. They share a great love for themes with strong melodies that take us on rich harmonic journeys. Their first collaboration, under the name "Moncef – Yvan Quartet," dates back to the mid-'80s! They have had the opportunity to perform at various major American festivals, including Detroit, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Charlotte, as representatives of the Montreux Jazz Festival.

MONCEF GENOUD

A recognized soloist and accompanist, Tunisian-born Moncef has played with the biggest names in jazz, leading exciting projects since the '80s with Bob Berg, Michael Brecker, Youssou N'Dour, Larry Grenadier, Idris Muhammad, and Dee Dee Bridgewater, among many others! He has recorded numerous albums under his name and toured worldwide for decades, including festivals in Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Montreux, Tabarka, Carthage, Montreal, Vancouver, Tokyo, and more. His impeccable piano technique, combined with faultless rhythmic qualities, makes him one of the leading European pianists in contemporary jazz. He has also been a renowned teacher for many years at various schools in French-speaking Switzerland.

YVAN ISCHER

After many years of listening to jazz of all styles and trends intensively and collaborating as a specialized columnist for various daily newspapers and jazz magazines, Yvan began his self-taught journey at the age of 20, passionately living his music alongside a career as a journalist-producer at RTS – Radio Télévision Suisse Romande, where he has been responsible for jazz since 1987. He has participated in various significant formations, such as the AL4AS saxophone quartet, the Lausanne Big Band, and his own group Scorpio 7, featuring the trumpeter Pierre Drevet and drummer Adam Nussbaum, sharing the stage with several of his favorite musicians, such as Johnny Griffin, Phil Woods, Toots Thielemans, and Didier Lockwood.

Contacts:

Moncef Genoud  

moncef@moncefgenoud.com  

www.moncefgenoud.com

Yvan Ischer  

yvan.ischer@rts.ch