| Description | Price |
| Jazz quartet max 2h distance from Bordeaux | €1200 (EUR) |
| Jazz Quartet over 2 hours distance from Bordeaux | €1600 (EUR) |
Rachael Magidson West Coast Jazz Quartet
“A really good jazz sound has come out of France …Rachael Magidson hails from San Francisco, California and is a swing singer in addition to playing trumpet and percussion. Tim Taylor Audiophile
Described by CJ Bond of Jazz Music Review as“…frighteningly hedonistic impact…Magidson is one of those song stylists … that pretty much has her way with you emotionally. You could easily succumb to a state of bewitched, bothered bewilderment”
Joining Rachael is a killer quartet from Bordeaux, France, united by their shared passion for jazz and world music. Their unique arrangements infuse each song with a rich tapestry of global colors, transcending the boundaries of jazz to include beloved hits from the worlds of pop, soul, and funk.
Thierry Lujan, a virtuoso guitarist, has graced stages worldwide, from The Forbidden City Music Hall in China to Madagascar. Known for his diverse cultural fluency and heartfelt arrangements, his artistry adds an unmistakable depth to the quartet's sound.
On drums, Antoine Fillon brings a wealth of international experience, having studied and performed in iconic music hotspots like New York, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Rio de Janeiro. His wife, Leonie Hey, a seasoned upright bassist from Stuttgart, has jazz in her blood, having played since her youth under the guidance of her father, a big band leader. The two met playing for the Late Night shows in Germany while performing with a roster of renowned artists, from Will Smith to Cindy Lauper. The pair met Thierry and Rachael after relocating to Lacanau, a serene surf town just an hour from Bordeaux.
= free travel (up to 15 miles)
Almost Like Being in Love
The Lady is A Tramp
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Autumn Leaves
Waltz For Debby
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Sir Duke
Seven Days
I’m Not In Love
Moon River
Etc….
Sound engineer with PA Monitors, vocal mic, drum overheads and kick mic, 2 DI’s for guitar and upright bass , 1 overhead for conga for large or outdoor venues with over 150 people in attendance.
Electricity , the stage area must be protected from sun and rain if outside, access to stage area by car for unloading equipment, a dressing room .
We can provide the sound system for small venues with an audience of 150 or less.
We can provide music between sets.
We have performed for Jazz festivals such as Les 24 heures du Swing ans in clubs in The USA such as The Sound Room in Oakland California ….
Our favorite is a small jazz club.
We have been playing professionally for over 20 years.
From Chet Baker to Stevie Wonder….Jobim to Nougaro…. Gershwin to Mingus
I am from San Francisco California but live in Bordeaux
I play guitar, percussion, trumpet and sing.
We do original arrangements of Jazz standards , and Pop
We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best."
"We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area."
"We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 2 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them."
The best band in Bordeaux
Saint Emilion city
The Sound Room Oakland
Bird and Beckett San Francisco
Armando’s Martinez
Les 24h du Jazz Monsegur
St Emilion Jazz Festival
Jazz a Cambes
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Jazz
Blues
Latin Jazz
Postmodern Jukebox Jazz
Swing
World Music
Brazilian
Latin
Salsa
Samba
Female vocalist
Will travel internationally
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