The 51st edition of the Nice Jazz Festival got underway Tuesday and it was off to a good start. Unlike last year when torrential rain dampened the festivities, the weather was perfect for Nice’s most popular music festival. The saxophonist Nubya Garcia began the evening at the Theatre de Verdure stage … Continue reading →
Ask and ye shall receive. Last year I bemoaned the fact that the Nice Jazz Festival was relying too much on regulars. Sponsored by singer/pianist Jamie Cullum, this year’s program presents several rarely-seen-in-Nice artists such as Brad Mehldau, The Roots, Jason Moran and Roberto Fonseca. In addition to up-and-coming artists, … Continue reading →
Well that was a big improvement! Last year’s festival was marred by the not-quite-finished construction of the Coulée Verte, the stretch of park and promenade that extends the Jardins Albert 1er where the festival is held. The festival space is much more attractive now that the landscaping is finished. Winding … Continue reading →