Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino – Jazz Duo
Experience the magnetic connection between a world-class pianist and a bassist as they strip jazz down to its most intimate essence. Forget the heavy drums; here, every note and silence is part of a complex, rhythmic conversation that spans from Caribbean influences to timeless standards. It is the perfect escape for anyone who appreciates pure, unadulterated musical craftsmanship.
Le Baiser Salé (Paris 1st)
About
Pianist Mario Canonge and double bassist Michel Zenino return to Le Baiser Salé every Wednesday throughout November 2026 for a series of intimate jazz performances. Celebrating over two decades of musical partnership, the duo presents a raw and intense soundscape, stripping away drums to focus entirely on precision, improvisation, and mutual listening. Drawing from the works of jazz legends like Thelonious Monk and Ornette Coleman, their setlist reflects a unique blend of Caribbean and Latin influences. Shows run from 19:00 to 21:00 in the 1st arrondissement, with tickets available at 20 EUR online, 15 EUR for Paris Jazz Club members, or 25 EUR at the door.
After more than two decades of musical complicity, Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino are relaunching 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, 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 music. This residency, a true laboratory of improvisation, blends tradition and modernity in a rare form of alchemy, nourished by years of uninterrupted musical dialogue.
An essential event for lovers of vibrant, free, and embodied jazz.
Our take on this event
Every Wednesday from November 4 to November 25, 2026, Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino take the stage at Le Baiser Salé. This long-standing duo has refined a minimalist piano and double bass format that relies on deep musical chemistry and high-level technical precision. By removing the drums, they create a space where every note and pause is magnified, allowing for a rare and intense form of improvisation.
Their performances bridge the gap between tradition and innovation. While they pay homage to jazz standards by artists like Ornette Coleman and Thelonious Monk, they also infuse their sets with personal Creole and Latin roots. This residency serves as a testament to their twenty years of collaboration, offering audiences a chance to witness a sophisticated and uncompromised musical dialogue in the heart of the 1st arrondissement.
Events are scheduled from 19:00 to 21:00. Attendees can choose between several pricing options: a 20 EUR ticket purchased online, a 15 EUR reduced rate for Paris Jazz Club members, or a 25 EUR entry fee for those buying tickets directly at the venue.
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