Blue Moon
Step into an evening of raw, sophisticated jazz led by musicians with pedigrees that read like a who's who of the industry. The seamless blend of upright bass, piano, and brass creates an electric yet intimate atmosphere. It is exactly the kind of hidden musical gem you deserve after a long week.
Le Melville (Paris 8th)
About
Experience a refined jazz session at Le Melville in the 8th arrondissement on December 2, 2026. From 20:00 to 23:00, the Blue Moon event brings together four accomplished musicians for a night of acoustic mastery. Featuring Bernard Faulon on piano, Henry Kiesel on double bass, Jonathan Orland on saxophone, and Jean Bardy on trumpet, the quartet delivers a performance rooted in deep musical expertise. Tickets are priced at 10 EUR for this intimate evening. Whether you are a jazz enthusiast or simply looking for a high-quality musical outing, this session provides a sophisticated atmosphere in one of Paris's well-known venues.
Alongside Henry Kiesel (double bass),
Bernard Faulon on piano (who is also the owner of Studio de Meudon, where the greatest names in jazz have recorded and continue to record),
Jean Bardy, trumpet and bass, a long-time sideman to the greatest (has played with musicians such as Chet Baker, Sonny Stitt, Johnny Griffin, Jimmy Cobb, Nat Adderley, Roy Haynes, Georges Arvanitas, Robin Monsanti, André Ceccarelli, Alain Jean-Marie, Jean-Loup Longnon, Richard Galliano, Élisabeth Kontomanou, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Pepper Adams, Kenny Clarke, Glenn Ferris, Sara Lazarus, Flavio Boltro, François Chassagnite, Paolo Fresu…),
Jonathan Orland on sax (has just released a 5th album with Jean-Michel Pilck)!
Bernard Faulon: piano
Jonathan Orland: sax
Henry Kiesel: double bass
Jean Bardy: trumpet
Our take on this event
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, as Le Melville hosts the Blue Moon jazz concert. The performance runs from 20:30 to 23:00, showcasing a collaboration between seasoned artists. Bernard Faulon, noted for his work at the Studio de Meudon, leads on piano, joined by Henry Kiesel on double bass.
The ensemble is completed by the versatile Jean Bardy on trumpet and Jonathan Orland on saxophone. Jean Bardy brings an extensive history of playing alongside jazz icons like Chet Baker, Jimmy Cobb, and Roy Haynes, while Jonathan Orland adds his contemporary expertise to the group’s sound.
The venue is located at 28 Rue Jean Mermoz in the 8th arrondissement. Admission is 10 EUR. This event serves as a perfect opportunity to enjoy a night of live jazz performed by professionals who have shared the stage with some of the most influential figures in the genre.
