Music
The Getdown
The Getdown is a high-energy septet led by organist Laurent Coulondre and drummer Arnaud Dolmen. The project explores Caribbean music from the French West Indies and Cuba, featuring a rotating collective of talented musicians. For this Jazz à la Villette performance, they are joined by pianists Rolando Luna and Mario Canonge, alongside saxophonist Ferdi, trumpeter Yasek Manzano, and flutist-vocalist Mélodie Spartacus. The group emphasizes rhythmic fluidity and melodic agility, drawing inspiration from the legacy of Michel Petrucciani. The evening opens with poet and musician aja monet, a charistmatic voice of committed America. Her work blends spiritual jazz with soul and blues, as heard on her acclaimed albums "when the poems do what they do" and "the color of rain." Her music is characterized by encompassing arrangements and powerful, spoken-word delivery.
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When and where does the event take place?+
The performance occurs on August 30, 2026, at Cité de la Musique, located at 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris.
Who is performing at The Getdown & aja monet?+
The Getdown features Laurent Coulondre, Arnaud Dolmen, Rolando Luna, Mario Canonge, Ferdi, Yasek Manzano, and Mélodie Spartacus, with an opening set by aja monet.
How do I get tickets for this show?+
Tickets on Mood.
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