Carte blanche for Gautier Garrigue at the 38Riv Jazz Club
Jazz — Gautier Garrigue, an accomplished drummer and composer, gathers talented musicians on stage for an evening where melodies and surprises meet in a unique harmony.
38Riv Jazz Club (Paris 4th)
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The carte blanche events at 38Riv have become a reunion ritual for these four musicians, all of whom are leaders, composers, and side-musicians in various ensembles. Tonight, they share a repertoire visiting their respective musical worlds, united by a shared appreciation for well-crafted melodies and the unexpected moments generated by their encounter on stage.
Gautier Garrigue is a drummer, guitarist, and composer born in 1987 in the south of France. A graduate of the Conservatory in 2002, he quickly made a name for himself on the jazz scene by collaborating with prestigious artists such as Henri Texier, Michel Portal, Seamus Blake, Christian Scott, Emile Parisien, Baptiste Trotignon, Kyle Eastwood, and Enrico Pieranunzi.
He is a co-leader of the group Flash Pig, winner of the 2024 Record of the Year award from the Jazz Academy. His first album under his own name, La Traversée, released in the fall of 2024, received unanimous critical acclaim.
Described by Jazz Mag as one of the most sensitive and refined drummers on the current scene, he was a 2025 finalist in the "Revelation of the Year" category at the Victoires du Jazz and won the following year the prestigious Django Reinhardt Prize from the Jazz Academy, which honors the best musician of the year.
Line-up: Gautier Garrigue: drums; Hermon Mehari: trumpet; Liam Szymonik: alto saxophone; Nisse Nisse: double bass
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
Step into the cozy atmosphere of a basement club to experience the electric chemistry between a world-class drummer and his trio of elite partners. Expect a night defined by intricate melodies and the raw energy that only spontaneous live interaction can produce.
On December 3, 2026, the 38Riv Jazz Club hosts a special performance featuring drummer and composer Gautier Garrigue. Known for his sensitive style and recent recognition with the Prix Django Reinhardt, Garrigue leads a quartet alongside trumpeter Hermon Mehari, saxophonist Liam Szymonik, and bassist Nisse Nisse. The evening offers two distinct one-hour sets at 19:30 and 21:30, focusing on original compositions and the spontaneity of live musical dialogue. Located in the heart of the 4th arrondissement, this intimate venue provides a unique setting for jazz enthusiasts. Tickets are available online from 22€ to 27€, offering a more affordable option than at the door.
The 38Riv Jazz Club, located at 38 rue de Rivoli in Paris, presents a showcase led by Gautier Garrigue on December 3, 2026. As an accomplished musician who has collaborated with artists like Seamus Blake and Kyle Eastwood, and as a 2026 winner of the Académie du Jazz's Prix Django Reinhardt, Garrigue brings his creative vision to this intimate venue. He is joined by Hermon Mehari on trumpet, Liam Szymonik on alto saxophone, and Nisse Nisse on double bass.
The event features two one-hour sessions: the first from 19:30 to 20:30 and the second from 21:30 to 22:30. The quartet will navigate a repertoire that blends their individual compositional styles with the improvisational energy of a live encounter. The performance highlights the artistic depth of a group where every member is also a leader in their own right, promising a sophisticated evening of jazz and improvised music.
To attend, guests can purchase tickets online ranging from 22€ to 27€. If tickets remain available on the night of the event, the price at the door will range from 25€ to 30€. Given the club's small capacity, booking in advance is recommended to ensure entry into this central Marais performance space.
