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Piano-voice, duets at the top

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May 27

Piano-voice, duets at the top

Witness the rare magic that happens when a single voice meets the piano in total creative synchronicity. These stripped-back performances reveal the subtle, intricate bond between master vocalists and pianists, offering a profoundly intimate listening experience.

ECUJE (Paris 10th)

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On Thursday, May 27, 2027, the ECUJE in the 10th arrondissement hosts an exclusive deep dive into the art of piano and vocal duets. Led by Alex Dutilh, the session examines the intimate connection between iconic performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and modern pairings such as Cécile McLorin Salvant and Sullivan Fortner. This one-hour musical exploration highlights the creative space formed when voice meets keyboard. Admission is priced at 10 € for the full rate and 5 € for the reduced rate, offering a unique opportunity for jazz enthusiasts to hear these classic collaborations in a new light.

Alex Dutilh will explore the exchanges of Ella Fitzgerald with Ellis Larkins, Oscar Peterson, Paul Smith or Tommy Flanagan, those of Jeanne Lee with Ran Blake or Mal Waldron, but also the duets of Tony Bennett and Bill Evans, Mel Tormé and George Shearing, David Linx and Diederik Wissels, Kurt Elling and Danilo Pérez, or Cécile McLorin Salvant and Sullivan Fortner.

An invitation to listen differently to the voice, the piano and the intimate spaces that are created between them.

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Discover the intricate chemistry of legendary jazz duets during this special event at the ECUJE on May 27, 2027. Running from 18:30 to 19:30, the session is led by Alex Dutilh, who guides the audience through the history of musical interplay between vocalists and pianists.

The presentation explores classic pairings, including the work of Ella Fitzgerald with Ellis Larkins or Oscar Peterson, and the iconic collaborations of Tony Bennett and Bill Evans. You will also get to appreciate the nuances of Jeanne Lee’s work with Ran Blake, as well as modern dynamics from artists like David Linx, Diederik Wissels, Kurt Elling, and Danilo Pérez. The event focuses on the unique sonic spaces created when these two instruments work in perfect synchronization.

Tickets are available at 10 € for the full price and 5 € for the reduced price. This one-hour experience in Paris is designed for those looking to understand the subtleties of jazz performance in an intimate setting.

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