#SundayJam SUNDAY JAM WITH ISAIAS ALVES
Let the sun-drenched rhythms of Northeast Brazil breathe new life into your weekend. This open jam session bridges the gap between sophisticated jazz improvisation and raw, ancestral percussion traditions. Join a collective trance where music transcends borders and every note tells a story.
Le Baiser Salé (Paris 1st)
About
Experience an explosive night of music at Le Baiser Salé on Sunday, January 24, 2027, as percussionist and composer Isaías Alves leads a unique jam session. Drawing from the ancestral drumming traditions of Maranhão and the vibrant spirit of Northeastern Brazil, this event bridges the gap between historical heritage and jazz improvisation. The session is open to music lovers aged 18 and over, offering a free, immersive cultural experience in the heart of the 1st arrondissement. Join the celebration from 20:00 to 01:30 to witness how tradition and spontaneous creativity collide in a truly singular performance.
They call, they gather, they open a space of freedom where anything can happen. This is where Ancestral Drums – Jazz from Maranhão and Brazil begins, an explosive jam led by Isaías Alves.
A child of São Luís, in northeastern Brazil, Isaías is a percussionist and composer nourished by the popular traditions of Maranhão. He grew up to the rhythm of street drums, processions, and festivals, before taking his sounds to Europe. With him, tradition meets improvisation, jazz is anchored in the territory, and rhythm becomes a language.
Inspired by the greats of Maranhão – Tânia Maria, João do Vale, Papete, Josias Sobrinho, César Teixeira – and by the giants of the Northeast like Letieres Leite, Sivuca, Hermeto Pascoal, or Naná Vasconcelos, Isaías builds bridges between memory and invention.
Here, every jam is unique. It is a living celebration, a collective playground, a moment where sounds circulate, ignite, and meet. Maranhense jazz asserts itself here as a genre in its own right—hybrid, inventive, rooted.
Come to listen, vibrate, improvise, and let yourself be surprised. The drums have already begun to speak.
Our take on this event
Join Isaías Alves at Le Baiser Salé on January 24, 2027, for a performance that celebrates the soul of Maranhão. Influenced by legends such as Hermeto Pascoal, Tânia Maria, and Naná Vasconcelos, Alves transforms traditional street drumming into a sophisticated jazz language. This jam session acts as a collaborative playground where the deep roots of Brazilian percussion meet the freedom of jazz improvisation, ensuring that every performance is a one-of-a-kind experience.
The event runs from 20:00 to 01:30 and invites attendees to witness a blend of memory and invention. Whether you are there to listen, dance, or join the musical conversation, the atmosphere is designed to be a living, breathing celebration of rhythm. The venue provides a space where the jazz of the Maranhão region asserts itself as a hybrid and inventive genre.
Entry to the venue is free of charge. Please ensure you are at least 18 years old to attend. Set in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, this night promises to be an essential encounter for those looking to explore the intersection of global jazz and Brazilian tradition.
