Mister Melvin and Friends
Prepare to be swept away by a voice that masterfully blurs the line between smooth vocal melodies and virtuosic instrumental scatting. Backed by a tight-knit quartet, this performance captures the essence of classic jazz with a fresh, spontaneous spirit that fills the room. It is the ideal setup for anyone craving an intimate night of swing and soulful storytelling.
Le Melville (Paris 8th)
About
On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, Le Melville hosts a vocal jazz evening featuring Mister Melvin and Friends. From 20:00 to 23:00, vocalist Melvin Travis performs a selection of jazz standards, blending his signature scat singing with vocal instrumental imitations. Backed by a trio consisting of Michel Costandi on double bass, Emmanuel Desbois on drums, and Benoît De Mesmay on piano, the artist brings a mix of swing and elegance to the stage. Tickets are available at a full price of 10 EUR for this performance in the 8th arrondissement.
Carried by a warm voice and a generous presence, he revisits the great standards with a highly personal interpretation, where singing willingly blends with scat and instrumental imitation games: saxophone, percussion, or guitar turn into material for improvisation.
Accustomed to jazz clubs as well as international stages, from Budapest to Dubai, Almaty, Tashkent, Saint Petersburg, or Tbilisi, Melvin cultivates above all a taste for sharing and spontaneity.
Between swing, elegance, and improvisation, he offers a journey into the heart of vocal jazz, faithful to the spirit of the great crooners while adding his own color.
Melvin Travis: vocals
Michel Costandi: double bass
Emmanuel Desbois: drums
Benoît De Mesmay: piano
Our take on this event
Melvin Travis takes the stage at Le Melville on December 9, 2026, for an evening of jazz vocal artistry. With a background that spans international stages from Almaty to Budapest, Melvin focuses on spontaneity and the art of performance. His unique style incorporates scat singing and instrumental mimicry, turning the human voice into an improvisational tool that echoes the sound of saxophones or guitars.
The ensemble features Benoît De Mesmay on piano, Michel Costandi on double bass, and Emmanuel Desbois on drums. Together, they channel the spirit of classic crooners while infusing each song with their own creative flair. The concert runs from 20:00 to 23:00 in the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement. Attendees can experience this intimate musical journey for a standard ticket price of 10 EUR.
