Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino – JAZZ DUO
Prepare for a hypnotic musical dialogue where piano and double bass weave together to reinvent standards with incredible intensity. This seasoned duo infuses the spirit of the Caribbean into jazz for a refined acoustic experience. It is a true masterclass in improvisation to be savored with your eyes closed.
Le Baiser Salé (Paris 1st)
About
Pianist Mario Canonge and double bassist Michel Zenino take over the Baiser Salé stage every Wednesday throughout December 2026. Celebrating over twenty years of musical partnership, this jazz duo delivers an intense performance, reinterpreting standards by Thelonious Monk and Ornette Coleman with Latin and Creole influences. Without the presence of drums, the pair focuses on precise improvisation and deep musical synergy. Shows run from 19:00 to 21:00 in the 1st arrondissement. Guests can secure their spot with the web rate of 20 EUR, offering an intimate experience for jazz enthusiasts looking for authentic and live improvisation.
After more than two decades of musical partnership, Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino are reviving their famous residency at Le Baiser Salé, a ritual expected 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 phrasing precision, creatively 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 music. This residency, a true laboratory for improvisation, blends tradition and modernity in a form of rare alchemy, fueled by years of uninterrupted musical dialogue.
An unmissable event for fans of living, free, and embodied jazz.
Our take on this event
Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino return to the Baiser Salé for their highly anticipated weekly residency. Running every Wednesday from December 2 to December 30, 2026, these two seasoned musicians showcase a unique piano and double bass format. By stripping back the instrumentation, they create a space where focus and sensitivity take center stage, allowing them to blend jazz classics with their own Caribbean and Latin roots. The result is a sophisticated exploration of improvisation nurtured by years of shared artistic dialogue.
Performances take place from 19:00 to 21:00 at 58 Rue des Lombards. Attendees have access to different pricing options: the Paris Jazz Club rate is 15 EUR, the web rate is 20 EUR, and tickets purchased at the door are 25 EUR. Whether you are a long-time follower or a newcomer to their sound, these Wednesday sessions provide a rare opportunity to witness a masterclass in musical conversation and creative freedom.
