On April 4-13, 2019, the association Saint-B’Art puts reading in the spotlight with visits by visiting authors to the island’s schools. To add a musical interlude, the week also has a full calendar of jazz concerts. Over 15 musicians in various configurations will perform in different locations across the island each evening. Opening night at L’Esprit Jean-Claude Dufour in Saline.
Jazz schedule
L’Esprit
Thursday, April 4, 7pm-10pm: Opening Concert
Le Sélect
Friday, April 5, 7pm-10pm: Brooklyn Swing All Stars
Elementary School, Gustavia
Saturday, April 6, 8pm-11pm, Jazz Jam with Groovy Five and Guest and the Bitin Brass Band
Manapany
Monday, April 8, 7pm-10pm: Django Reinhardt NY Spirit & The Swing Time Vocal Duet, “Tribute to Ella and Louis”
Anglican Church
Tuesday, April 9, 7pm: Gospel concert with Gilda Solve
Le Barthélemy
Wednesday, April 10, 8pm-10pm: Paris New York Hot Swing and The Buchwick Cats
Villa Marie
Thursday, April 11, 8pm-10pm: Claude Hall Bossa
Le Toiny
Friday, April 11, 8pm-10pm: Closing Concert with the Claude Hall Swing Quartet