Jazz lovers can start planning their summer music schedule now that the Nice Jazz Festival has announced their program for the summer of 2012. As last year, the Jazz Festival will be held in the Jardins Albert Premier in central Nice. The location’s ease of access was a big factor … Continue reading →
It’s been a swinging five days at the Nice Jazz Festival concluding last night with a ravishing set by Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Despite Marsalis’ somewhat catty comment on Facebook that he played “the jazz night” and ” it’s good to see some actual jazz musicians … Continue reading →
After years of complaints by residents of the Cimiez neighbourhood, the Nice Jazz Festival packed its stages and moved to the much more centrally located Jardins Albert 1er. There’s no question that the site is easier to access, especially by visitors. Naturally, parking is a nightmare but cyclists and walkers … Continue reading →