Cookin' With Dexter Gordon
Ten years ago, Alix Logiaco and Florian Marques launched "Cookin’ With", a jazz project inspired by the 50s and 60s. Tonight, a tribute to Dexter Gordon with sounds to savor!
Le Melville (Paris 8th)
About
10 years ago, pianist Alix Logiaco and saxophonist Florian Marques decided to create the "Cookin’ With" project, driven by the shared idea of re-appropriating the language of mainstream jazz from the 1950s and 1960s. With numerous concerts in Parisian clubs and prestigious collaborations like the one with Dmitry Baevsky during their tribute to Jackie McLean, they aim to make "Cookin’ With" a flexible group dedicated to exploring the musical universe of the artists who defined the golden age of jazz.
Tonight, they offer you a program featuring the compositions of saxophonist Dexter Gordon!
Florian Marques: sax
Alix Logiaco: piano
Cyril Billot: double bass
Germain Cornet: drums
Our take on this event
Transport yourself back to the golden age of jazz through this masterclass in cool and soulful improvisations. This tribute captures the essence of a true legend, perfect for anyone craving a night of sophisticated, swing-fueled energy.
The jazz club Le Melville presents the Cookin’ With quartet for an evening dedicated to the compositions of saxophonist Dexter Gordon on Friday, October 30, 2026. Led by pianist Alix Logiaco and saxophonist Florian Marques, this group has spent a decade exploring the mainstream jazz language of the 1950s and 1960s. Accompanied by bassist Cyril Billot and drummer Germain Cornet, the musicians perform in the 8th arrondissement. The concert runs from 21:00 to 23:30, and tickets are available at a full price of 10 EUR.
On Friday, October 30, 2026, Le Melville hosts a special tribute to the iconic sounds of the 1950s and 1960s jazz scene. The Cookin’ With project, founded by pianist Alix Logiaco and saxophonist Florian Marques, turns its focus to the repertoire of Dexter Gordon. Known for their dedication to mainstream jazz, the group brings their professional expertise to the stage for a night of classic exploration.
The ensemble features Florian Marques on saxophone, Alix Logiaco on piano, Cyril Billot on double bass, and Germain Cornet on drums. Their performance is part of a long-standing initiative to celebrate the artists who defined the golden age of jazz. The event is scheduled from 21:00 until 23:30.
Located at 28 Rue Jean Mermoz in Paris, the venue welcomes jazz enthusiasts for this session. The full entry price is 10 EUR. Join the musicians for an authentic look at the music of one of jazz’s greatest saxophone players.
