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Xavier Belin & Baptiste Poulin, "Crossing" at 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26
Experience the magnetic connection between a piano and saxophone in an intimate setting that feels like a private masterclass. This duo bridges the gap between lyrical improvisations and rhythmic mastery, creating a soundscape that is as sophisticated as it is soulful. Perfect for a cozy night spent tucked away from the city bustle, where every note feels like a personal secret shared with the audience.
38Riv Jazz Club (Paris 4th)
About
The 38Riv Jazz Club hosts the duo Crossing for two exclusive performances as part of the Jazz sur Seine 2026 festival. Saxophonist Baptiste Poulin and pianist Xavier Belin present their jazz project, reflecting a musical chemistry rooted in their respective backgrounds from Burgundy to Martinique. This critically acclaimed collaboration explores a constant dialogue between percussive piano and lyrical saxophone. To attend this concert on Sunday, October 18, 2026, booking tickets online is recommended to take advantage of a reduced price range between 24€ and 27€.
Born from the encounter between saxophonist Baptiste Poulin and pianist Xavier Belin, "Crossing" is a French jazz duo. This ensemble was influenced by many legendary duos such as Lee Konitz and Martial Solal, or Brad Mehldau and Joshua Redman. "Crossing" takes us on a musical journey where interaction, listening, and creativity are at the heart of their performance. Their music is an invitation to enter the creative intimacy of two complicit musicians. "Crossing" can be translated as an intersection, that of two roads or two ideas. The result of an intersection is always something unique. "Crossing" is the meeting between Xavier's very syncopated, motivating, and stable playing and the virtuosic, lyrical, and shifting playing of Baptiste. It is the intersection between the warm timbre of the saxophone and the round, percussive sound of the piano. The blending of the verdant memories of the Burgundian countryside and the floral, luminous ones of the Martinican landscapes. After releasing their first album last January (CHOC Jazz Magazine, Jury Grand Prize at the Jazz à Oloron 2026 competition, Jazz Migration 2025 finalist), the duo will come to present their repertoire on October 18th.
Part of the Jazz sur Seine 2026 festival.
Line-up: Xavier Belin: piano; Baptiste Poulin: alto saxophone
The 38Riv Jazz Club is an intimate venue in the heart of the Marais (38 rue de Rivoli, Paris 4th), dedicated to jazz and improvised music.
Our take on this event
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the 38Riv Jazz Club, located in the heart of Paris's 4th arrondissement, hosts the duo Crossing. Comprising pianist Xavier Belin and alto saxophonist Baptiste Poulin, the duo draws inspiration from legendary jazz pairings, offering an original musical journey focused on creativity and mutual listening. Having recently released their debut album and earned the Jury Grand Prize at the 2026 Jazz à Oloron competition, the duo presents a repertoire that blends the warmth of the saxophone with the rhythmic precision of the piano.
Two sets are scheduled: the first from 19:30 to 20:30 and the second from 21:30 to 22:30. This event is part of the Jazz sur Seine 2026 festival, providing an intimate setting for live improvised music.
Ticket prices depend on how you book: online rates are set between 24€ and 27€, while door prices range from 27€ to 30€. The venue offers a cozy atmosphere perfect for experiencing this unique musical encounter.
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