Cast
Paul Lay — Pianist
Isabel Sörling — Singer
Simon Tailleu — Double bassist
Program notes
Discover the “Deep River” project in concert performed by the pianist Paul Lay at the Théâtre de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. This immersive and thought-provoking journey through the history of ragtime, African American spirituals, and US Civil War folk songs is carefully curated to mark the 100th anniversary of jazz music’s arrival in Europe.
French pianist and composer Paul Lay is a rising star of French jazz. Since 2010 and the release of his first album, he has been honored with numerous awards, including the soloist prize at La Défense Jazz Festival, the Charles Cros Academy Award and the Django Reinhardt Award from the Jazz Academy. In addition to his own projects, he has collaborated with jazz stars Riccardo Del Fra, Géraldine Laurent, Eric le Lann, and the band Ping Machine.
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