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Hillai Govreen Quartet, Jazz from NY at 38Riv Jazz Club
Take a front-row seat to the NYC jazz scene brought directly to an intimate basement hideaway in the heart of the city. Expect a high-voltage performance where tight structures collide with wild improvisation, perfect for anyone looking to feel the pulse of modern jazz.
38Riv Jazz Club (Paris 4th)
About
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the 38Riv Jazz Club presents the Hillai Govreen Quartet for two live performances. Straight from the New York jazz scene, the saxophonist and clarinetist brings a program of original compositions that blend rhythmic intensity with structural freedom. Joined by Omer Govreen on double bass, Joan Codina on trombone, and Jesús Vega on drums, the group showcases the collaborative spirit of contemporary jazz in the heart of the 4th arrondissement. Tickets are available online from 27 to 30 euros, while prices at the door range from 30 to 33 euros.
Saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer Hillai Govreen presents her quartet, performing original music shaped by contemporary jazz.
Anchored in the New York jazz scene and nurtured by a wide range of influences, the quartet explores a balance between structure and freedom, lyricism and rhythmic intensity. Each piece unfolds through interaction, spontaneity, and a strong compositional identity.
Based in New York, Govreen collaborates with numerous international musicians. She has toured in India, Europe, Israel, Brazil, and the United States, and has performed in iconic New York venues such as Dizzy's Club, The Jazz Gallery, Smalls Jazz Club, Mezzrow, Birdland, National Sawdust, and Ornithology Jazz Club.
“With Every Other Now, Govreen firmly establishes herself as one of the figures of the new generation of jazz… a music that is both structured and improvised, familiar yet totally singular.” — Savoir Magazine.
Line-up: Hillai Govreen: clarinet, saxophone; Govreen Omer: double bass; Joan Codina: trombone; Jesús Vega: drums
The 38Riv Jazz Club is an intimate venue in the heart of the Marais (38 rue de Rivoli, Paris 4th), dedicated to jazz and improvised music.
Our take on this event
Saxophonist and composer Hillai Govreen returns to Paris on October 24, 2026, to headline two sets at the 38Riv Jazz Club. Having toured internationally and performed in iconic New York venues such as The Jazz Gallery and Dizzy's Club, Govreen presents a quartet performance featuring Omer Govreen, Joan Codina, and Jesús Vega. The music explores a unique intersection of improvisation and composition, defined by both lyrical phrasing and high-energy rhythmic exchanges.
The performances take place in an intimate setting in the Marais district, with the first session running from 19:30 to 20:30 and the second from 21:30 to 22:30. This event is a rare opportunity to hear material from a musician recognized as a key figure of the new jazz generation. To secure your spot, online booking is available at a rate of 27 to 30 euros. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased at the venue, with prices set between 30 and 33 euros.
