Contemporary Jazz Concerts & Live Shows in Paris
Contemporary jazz is a sophisticated genre that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as an evolution of post-bop and jazz fusion, later incorporating elements of pop, funk, and R&B. Find upcoming Contemporary Jazz concerts in Paris below.
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Upcoming Contemporary Jazz Events · Paris
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Simona Parrinello ‘Awaken’
Michelangelo Scandroglio, Gianluca Di Ienno, Simona Parrinello, Alessandro Rossi
JASS Session / Jam Jazz
Sandro Torsiello, Ronan Ristord
Apollo ‘late’ sessions — Groove & spirited jazz
Noé Benita, Apollo Sessions, Paul de Remusat, Eli Frot, Paul Pasmanian
Open Mic / Vocal Jam avec Katherine Curnow
Carl-Henri MORISSET, Katherine Curnow, Laurent-Emmanuel Bertholot, Enzo Accursi
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Sound profile
About Contemporary Jazz
Contemporary jazz is a sophisticated genre that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as an evolution of post-bop and jazz fusion, later incorporating elements of pop, funk, and R&B. Its instrumentation typically blends traditional acoustic elements like saxophone and upright bass with polished electronic keyboards, electric guitars, and synthesizers. The rhythm and tempo are characterized by smooth syncopation and a steady groove, prioritizing melodic accessibility and harmonic clarity over the aggressive experimentation seen in avant-garde jazz. Often associated with a relaxed and professional mood, it maintains a strong semantic relationship with smooth jazz while preserving the technical proficiency and improvisational roots of its parent jazz lineage.
Also known as: Modern jazz
Contemporary Jazz events in Paris - FAQ
- What is Contemporary Jazz music?
- Contemporary jazz is a sophisticated genre that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as an evolution of post-bop and jazz fusion, later incorporating elements of pop, funk, and R&B. Its instrumentation typically blends traditional acoustic elements like saxophone and upright bass with polished electronic keyboards, electric guitars, and synthesizers. The rhythm and tempo are characterized by smooth syncopation and a steady groove, prioritizing melodic accessibility and harmonic clarity over the a…
- What Contemporary Jazz events are in Paris?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Contemporary Jazz events in Paris - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Contemporary Jazz events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Contemporary Jazz music?
- Contemporary Jazz music scores high on commerciality (70%), organicness (65%), valence (60%), and lower on vocality (30%), grit (20%). These qualities shape the typical Contemporary Jazz sound at live events and club nights.
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