Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino – JAZZ DUO
Forget grand ensembles and surrender to the seamless alchemy between a rhythmic piano and a precise double bass. These two virtuosos turn every note into an intimate conversation, weaving Caribbean roots with jazz standards for an evening of rare intensity. Experience a deep dive into pure improvisation where every pause feels as intentional as the melody.
Le Baiser Salé (Paris 1st)
About
Pianist Mario Canonge and double bassist Michel Zenino return to Le Baiser Salé for two exclusive jazz sessions on October 14 and 28, 2026. Celebrating two decades of musical partnership, the duo performs without a drummer, focusing on deep interplay and technical precision. Their repertoire blends jazz standards with Caribbean and Latin influences in an intimate setting. Concerts run from 19:00 to 20:30 in Paris's 1st arrondissement. Advance tickets purchased online are available for 20 EUR, offering a saving compared to the 25 EUR price charged at the door on the night of the performance.
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, with no 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, 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 of improvisation, blends tradition and modernity in a rare form of alchemy, nourished by years of uninterrupted musical dialogue.
An unmissable event for lovers of living, free, and embodied jazz.
Our take on this event
Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino are bringing their long-standing artistic residency back to Le Baiser Salé. On Wednesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 28, 2026, audiences can witness the unique synergy of this piano and double bass duo. By stripping away the drums, the musicians emphasize pure improvisation, mutual listening, and a raw, intense sound that has defined their collaboration since 2006. They rework classic jazz standards—from Thelonious Monk to Ornette Coleman—infusing them with their signature Creole and Latin roots.
Each session is scheduled from 19:00 to 20:30. To ensure your attendance at this venue in the 1st arrondissement, you may choose from different pricing options. The web rate is 20 EUR, while Paris Jazz Club members can access a reduced rate of 15 EUR. For those who purchase tickets at the venue, the price is 25 EUR. This event is designed for jazz enthusiasts who appreciate a minimalist yet highly expressive approach to live performance.
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