Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino – Jazz Duo
Deep in the heart of a cozy jazz club, two legendary musicians engage in a masterful conversation between piano and double bass. Stripped of all artifice, this performance thrives on raw energy and a seamless bond forged over two decades of shared stages. It is the perfect escape for those who appreciate jazz that feels both timeless and daringly alive.
Le Baiser Salé (Paris 1st)
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Every Wednesday throughout January 2027, Le Baiser Salé hosts the renowned jazz duo featuring pianist Mario Canonge and double bassist Michel Zenino. This musical partnership, established in 2006, strips jazz down to its essence, removing the drums to emphasize the interplay and technical precision of the two performers. Concerts take place from 19:00 to 21:00. Attendees can choose from different ticket options, including a web price of 20 EUR, a walk-in price of 25 EUR, or a 15 EUR rate for Paris Jazz Club members, offering a unique opportunity to experience live jazz with Caribbean and Latin influences.
After more than two decades of musical partnership, Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino are relaunching their famous residency at Le Baiser Salé, a ritual eagerly awaited every Wednesday by a loyal and passionate audience. Since 2006, this unique piano-double bass duo has established a format as demanding as it is intense, without artifice or compromise, where every note and every silence counts. The absence of drums, far from being a constraint, becomes a playground where concentration, mutual listening, and sensitivity reach their peak. On stage, Canonge, a key figure in Caribbean jazz, and Zenino, a double bassist with formidable precision, inventively revisit the great jazz standards—from Thelonious Monk to Ornette Coleman—while infusing them with their Creole and Latin roots and their love for cross-cultural fusion. This residency, a true laboratory for improvisation, blends tradition and modernity into a rare form of alchemy, nourished by years of uninterrupted musical dialogue.
An unmissable event for fans of live, free, and authentic jazz.
Our take on this event
Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino return to their residency at Le Baiser Salé for four sessions in January 2027, occurring on the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th. With over two decades of shared history, the duo creates a minimalist yet intense atmosphere where the piano and double bass engage in a sophisticated dialogue. By omitting percussion, they allow every note and pause to resonate with heightened clarity and sensitivity.
The program centers on a creative reinterpretation of jazz standards, drawing inspiration from legends like Ornette Coleman and Thelonious Monk, all while weaving in the musicians' Creole and Latin roots. The performances are held from 19:00 to 21:00 at the venue in Paris's 1st arrondissement, providing an intimate setting for this improvisational journey.
Tickets are available at various price points: 25 EUR at the door, 20 EUR for online bookings, and 15 EUR for Paris Jazz Club members. This residency serves as a testament to the duo's long-standing musical synergy and their commitment to a live, unadulterated jazz experience.
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