#FestivalJazzSurSeine2026 MAGIC MALIK ORCHESTRA
Get ready for a deep dive into sound as the Magic Malik Orchestra turns the stage into an expansive playground of jazz fusion and rhythmic complexity. These world-class players strip away the boundaries between global grooves and cutting-edge improvisation for a night of total musical surprise. It is the perfect escape for anyone craving virtuosic skill paired with an authentic, genre-bending edge.
Le Baiser Salé (Paris 1st)
About
Magic Malik Orchestra takes over Le Baiser Salé on Friday, October 23, 2026, for a night of daring jazz improvisation. Flutist Malik Mezzadri performs alongside keyboardist Romain Clerc-Renaud, bassist Jean-Luc Lehr, and drummer Maxime Zampieri, weaving together urban rhythms, world music, and contemporary jazz. The event features two distinct sessions from 19:00 to 20:30 and 21:00 to 23:00. Tickets start at 28 EUR online, with a Paris Jazz Club member rate of 23 EUR and a 33 EUR price for tickets purchased at the door.
A virtuoso flutist, daring composer, and outstanding improviser, Malik Mezzadri has collaborated with major artists such as St Germain and Steve Coleman, developing a unique musical language over the years at the crossroads of jazz, world music, urban rhythms, and contemporary creation.
For this evening, he is joined by three accomplished partners: Romain Clerc-Renaud on keyboards, a key figure in the Parisian jazz and improvised scene; Jean-Luc Lehr on bass, a loyal companion and enthusiast of rhythms from around the globe; and Maxime Zampieri on drums, trained in Brussels and seasoned on the stages of Tokyo, New York, and Montreux.
A cult group, musicians at their peak, and the promise that virtuosity will never come at the expense of surprise.
Our take on this event
Le Baiser Salé presents the Magic Malik Orchestra for a unique concert on Friday, October 23, 2026. Led by virtuoso flutist Malik Mezzadri, known for his work with artists like St Germain, the group explores a musical language rooted in jazz while integrating global and contemporary influences. Malik is joined by a talented trio of musicians: Romain Clerc-Renaud on keyboards, Jean-Luc Lehr on bass, and Maxime Zampieri on drums.
The event is scheduled in two separate time slots: the first session runs from 19:00 to 20:30, and the second session takes place from 21:00 to 23:00. These performances highlight the group’s commitment to technical mastery balanced with spontaneous improvisation.
Attendees can choose from several ticketing options. Online tickets are available for 28 EUR, while members of the Paris Jazz Club can purchase tickets for 23 EUR. For those deciding at the last minute, tickets are available at the venue entrance for 33 EUR.
