Next show: Brussels, Wed 20 Jan
Mathieu Najean is a French jazz saxophonist. He began music by learning classical bassoon in Angoulême, where he grew up. At the same time, he began jazz, a few years later on the tenor and soprano saxophone. He studied jazz saxophone at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Mathieu Najean has played, arranged and composed in various jazz bands in Belgium : Reverent Juke, The Morning Call Jazz Band, Juke Records Big Band, Sounds Swing Machine... Since 2018, Mathieu Najean has been based in Paris where he sets up a septet to play his compositions. In 2020, he released his first album under his name. The album "Panorama" by Mat Najean Jazz band is well received by critics with articles in Le Monde, Télérama, Citizen Jazz, Culture jazz, l'Académie du Jazz, Tsf jazz, France Musique, Fip, Couleur Jazz. . In 2022 he recorded a second album of compositions, this time in collaboration with New York singer Cait Jones. The album will be released on April 28, 2023 on Zoot Records.
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Mathieu Najean plays vintage swing and jazz music, blending classic saxophone arrangements with lively dance rhythms. Follow Mathieu Najean on Mood.
Mathieu Najean is a French jazz saxophonist who grew up in Angoulême, studied at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, and is based in Paris.
Mathieu Najean released his critically acclaimed debut album Panorama in 2020 followed by a collaborative project on Zoot Records.
