Laurent Mignard conductor · Aurélie Tropez alto sax and clarinet · Claude Égéa trumpet · Philippe Chagne baritone sax and bass clarinet · Sylvain Gontard trumpet · Malo Mazurié trumpet · Philippe Milanta piano · Julie Saury drums · Olivier Defays tenor sax · Fabien Mary trumpet · Nicolas Grymonprez trombone · Lucas Spiler trombone · Merrill Jerôme Edwards trombone · Cédric Caillaud double bass · Roland Seilhes tenor sax · Didier Desbois alto sax.

Jamboree celebrates the 100th birthday of Joan Mas Marsell, with a great concert that is both exceptional and unrepeatable. Directed by the composer and trumpeter Laurent Mignard, we are dealing with one of the most relevant projects and the most dedicated to the work of one of the greatest creators of the 20th century. With a journey of more than 20 years, this grouping, envied even in the USA, has earned the respect of the jazz world for the quality of its interpretations and has carried out numerous original projects dedicated to the entire repertoire of ‘Ellington.

Striving for the perfect balance of sounds and impeccable swing, the Laurent Mignard DUKE ORCHESTRA conveys the spirit of Ellington with a contemporary and yet respectful approach to the original work. A band that transcribes the repertoire from the reference recordings and puts it in the hands of a “dream team” of French soloists, who offer impeccable interpretations, delving into the classical modernity of the compositions of one of the most prolific and admired creators in the history of music. A concert that will feature Ellington’s classic repertoire (different from each of the two sets that will be offered in room 3 of Jamboree). An exceptional celebration to pay tribute to a great music fan and unconditional follower of Duke Ellington, such as Joan Mas Marsell, on the day he will turn 100 years old.