SAKÉCHO – M. CANONGE  / M. ALIBO  / J.P. FANFANT  / A. NARELL

They're back, and it's going to be hot! After more than ten years away, the legendary Sakésho quartet is returning to the stage and has chosen Le Baiser Salé to celebrate this fiery reunion. It was here that they played so often, refined their sound, and set Parisian nights alight with their infectious energy. Formed around a shared love of jazz and Caribbean rhythms, Sakésho quickly established itself as a benchmark, with its explosive blend of Creole tradition, free improvisation, and finely crafted compositions. On piano, Mario Canonge, a central figure in Afro-Caribbean jazz, combines the fire of Martinican bèlè, the elegance of modal jazz, and the passion of Latin jazz. He has made his mark on stages around the world with Laviso, Sakiyo, Ultramarine, and as a solo artist, but it is at Le Baiser Salé that he has often chosen to develop his most personal projects. Michel Alibo, on bass, is one of the great architects of modern groove. A founding member of Sixun and collaborator with Salif Keita, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Kassav’, he deploys a supple and luminous power that deeply anchors the group’s sound. On drums, Jean-Philippe Fanfant is a master of rhythm. Sought after by the biggest names (Kassav’, Tania Maria, Angélique Kidjo), he is equally adept at swing, zouk, and samba, and infuses Sakésho with an energy that is both precise and generous. Finally, Andy Narell, the undisputed master of the steelpan in contemporary jazz and a pioneer in integrating this traditional Caribbean instrument into the world of jazz, brings a unique, poetic, and percussive sound to the quartet. His melodious and enveloping playing makes each concert a musical journey. For this rare concert, Sakésho reunites in the Parisian venue that saw their artistic collaboration grow. A vibrant and generous evening of reunion, improvisation, and rhythmic fire!