May 22 – French Jazz Saxophone Virtuoso Pierrick Pédron and His Quartet in Estonia!
At iDeeJazz’s May concert at Viimsi Artium, the stage will be graced by a true legend of French jazz – the highly acclaimed saxophonist Pierrick Pédron , alongside his quartet!
Pierrick Pédron is one of the most outstanding alto saxophonists in French jazz, a talented composer whose musical world is exceptionally open and diverse. His work is constantly evolving—always ready to experiment and explore new directions—while staying true to his core musical values: innovation, instrumental discipline, and the joy of communication through music.
His artistry is uncompromising, spiritual, and deeply communicative. Virtuosity and modernity go hand in hand, continuously creating new means of expression.
Pédron has steadily risen to the top of his career, gaining recognition on both the European and international jazz scenes:
Artist of the Year – Jazz Academy 2024
Album of the Year – Les Victoires du Jazz 2023
Album of the Year – Downbeat Magazine 2021
Artist of the Year – Les Victoires du Jazz 2021
French Artist of the Year – Jazz Magazine 2021
The doors of Viimsi Artium will open at 18:00, offering delightful treats accompanied by high-quality live jazz music.
The Pierrick Pédron Quartet concert starts at 19:00.
As part of this expansion, the first concert was held on March 9 at Viimsi Artium, where a full house enjoyed a performance by Francesca Tandoi a brilliant star of Italian jazz, singer, and pianist, along with her international trio.
Eesti Päevaleht: https://epl.delfi.ee/artikkel/120362325/fotod-pika-ajalooga-festival-ideejazz-laienes-viimsisse
