Monday 3 May, 20:00

Cécile McLorin Salvant — Jazz Classics

Booking Required

With a velvety, expressive voice, Cécile McLorin Salvant leads her band through a programme of jazz standards and reinterpretations under the banner “Jazz Classics”. The performance balances intimate storytelling and virtuoso ensemble interplay, blending tradition with fresh, personal phrasing. Expect nuanced phrasing, dynamic contrast and emotional depth as the vocalist and her ensemble explore standards with rhythmic subtlety and sophisticated arrangements, creating a thoughtful and atmospheric concert experience.

Rue du Général-DUFOUR 14,
1204 Genève

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Photo Credit: DR

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Cécile McLorin Salvant — Jazz Classics