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Miles Davis, the Night Is Also a Sun
Come and rediscover the story of Miles Davis - Meeting with Erwann Gauthier
Fondation des États-Unis (Paris 14th)
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Come and rediscover the story of Miles Davis
Meeting with Erwann Gauthier
Gabriel Chalick, trumpet · Fabrizio Dori, piano
Foyer, Fondation des États-Unis
As part of Jazz à la Cité · Free admission upon registration
Miles Davis was born one hundred years ago. Paris played an important role in his life: he performed there in 1949 and recorded the music for Elevator to the Gallows there in 1957. For this centenary, the poet and graphic designer Erwann Gauthier, creator of the Victoires de la Musique trophy and the exhibition The Color of Jazz, has dedicated a collection to him published by L'Harmattan (L'Écarlate collection), Miles Davis, the Night Is Also a Sun.
At the FEU, his poems will respond live to the trumpet of Gabriel Chalick, an American trumpeter trained at Princeton and an artist in residence at the FEU, and the piano of Fabrizio Dori. The evening will continue with a Q&A with the audience and a book signing session. The book will be available for purchase on-site and online.
The first evening of the FEU jazz week, followed by a masterclass on October 15 and a concert by Jay Loenhart and Tomoko Ohno on October 16.
With our thanks to Africa Lyric’s Opéra.
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Experience the legacy of a jazz legend reimagined through an intimate fusion of spoken word and live brass melodies. This performance blends artistic tribute with raw improvisation, offering a fresh perspective on the man who redefined the rhythm of the Parisian night.
Experience a unique tribute to Miles Davis on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Fondation des États-Unis. Marking the centenary of the jazz legend's birth, poet and designer Erwann Gauthier presents his latest work, Miles Davis, la nuit aussi est un soleil. Joined by trumpeter Gabriel Chalick and pianist Fabrizio Dori, the evening blends live poetry with jazz improvisation to explore the artist's enduring connection to Paris. This event is free to attend with mandatory registration, offering an intimate look at the legacy of a musical icon within the historic setting of the 14th arrondissement.
The Fondation des États-Unis hosts a special evening dedicated to the life and art of Miles Davis on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30. This event, part of the Jazz à la Cité program, celebrates the centenary of the musician's birth through the lens of Erwann Gauthier's new poetry collection, published by L'Harmattan.
The session features a live performance where Gauthier's words are underscored by the trumpet of Gabriel Chalick, a Princeton-trained artist in residence, and the piano of Fabrizio Dori. Their collaboration highlights the deep relationship between Davis and Paris, referencing his pivotal 1949 debut and the 1957 recording of the Ascenseur pour l'échafaud soundtrack.
Following the performance, attendees are invited to participate in a Q&A session and a book signing. Copies of the collection will be available for purchase at the venue. Participation is free, but advance registration is required. This gathering serves as the opening act for the Foundation's jazz week, preceding a masterclass on October 15 and a concert on October 16.
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