MASTERCLASS

Masterclass exclusively reserved for students who are members of the NEW OCTOPUS 87 group.

Nicolas Granelet takes up piano and composition in private lessons and begins to build his own musical world from adolescence by joining or creating various groups (Aryos, Passage, Sugar Mama). With Les Scories, he wins the young talent springboard of the 2004 Sédières Festival. Curious and passionate, he joins the conservatory in order to attend a classical piano curriculum with Faridhe Ostovar and Yann Zarzelli. He also follows Eric Durand’s writing courses, then studies harmony, composition and orchestration with English composer Roger Steptoe. During that period, he composes a number of pieces for solo piano and small chamber ensembles. That journey leads him to jazz and improvised musics where he discovers new musical and artistic horizons. He then joins the jazz curriculum at the conservatory with Thierry Chèze and, with pianist Lionel Melot, he works on jazz and improvisation. He follows various master classes notably with Kenny Barron, Kenny Garret, Franck Avitabile or Andy Elmer. Fascinated by the relationship between music and picture, he joins, as composer and pianist, the Acrylic Painting Orchestra, a sextet with performing painter Reg Alcorn, creates Origins Group (piano, African percussions, Baschet Crystal) and writes several image-based musical synchronizations (Cannes festival short film selection, Finalist of the UMJ contest, Finalist of the Audi Awards). Always with a desire to decompartmentalize styles and asserting himself in a “progressive” movement, he creates various projects such as the Mental Medication quintet with which he gets the UMJ Prize at the Saint Germain des Prés Jazz Festival in 2016) then the ZadZa trio (Album Couleur Jazz 2017 selection by the eponymous magazine). Since 2020, he has taken a major artistic turn by emphasizing the work of the texture and follows the path of minimalist music. His new project, Ollen, is thus born with two albums. In the same dynamic, he brings C-LY back together as a quartet, a neoclassical trip-hop ensemble, and starts a duo collaboration with Lebanese artist Abaji on the recording of two albums under Absilone. He is the holder of a French State Diploma in classical piano (CESMD of Poitiers), of a music therapy diploma from the Paris International Center for Music Therapy) and he currently teaches at the CRD of Tulle.

MASTERCLASS WITH LUDIVINE ISSAMBOURG – FLUTIST

Flutist friends, jazz lovers, beatboxers, musicians, or simply the curious: Un Vent de Passion and Japanese Pearl flutes invite you to take part in two exceptional masterclasses led by Ludivine Issambourg on Saturday, November 15 at the Jean Gagnant Cultural Center.
The workshop will focus on flute beatbox, open to all levels — from beginners to professionals.

Alongside the Masterclass, a beautiful exhibition of Pearl flutes will be available throughout the day to explore and try out.

ABOUT LUDIVINE ISSAMBOURG
Ludivine Issambourg is one of the leading figures of the new electro-jazz scene in France. Her unique style blends flute, beatbox, jazz, electro, and hip-hop, bringing a fresh and innovative breath to the flute world. At the same time, she masters more traditional and classical approaches with ease.

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
Two groups of 20 flutists will be welcomed on Saturday, November 15: Morning session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and Afternoon session: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Registration opens September 1st via the form: bit.ly/ludivine-issambourg-masterclass
Contact – Un Vent de Passion
Tiphanie Le Gal
unventdepassion@gmail.com
+33 7 71 00 98 79

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MASTERCLASS WITH BAPTISTE HERBIN – SAXOPHONIST

For alto and tenor saxophonists, fellow musicians, or simply the curious, Un Vent de Passion and Maison Selmer invite you to attend a Masterclass led by Baptiste Herbin on Wednesday, November 19 at Espace Noriac. This session will be open to intermediate and professional levels and will cover jazz technique and improvisation. Alongside the Masterclass, a superb exhibition of Selmer saxophones will be available to discover and try throughout the day.

BAPTISTE HERBIN
Winner of the Django Reinhardt Prize in 2019, Baptiste Herbin is today considered an essential figure on the French and international jazz scene. His diverse inspirations, drawing among others from Malagasy, Balkan, and Brazilian music, make his playing a unique and intense experience.

SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION
The group will be welcomed on the morning of Wednesday, November 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration opens September 1 via the form: bit.ly/baptiste-herbin-masterclass
UN VENT DE PASSION – Tiphanie LE GAL
unventdepassion@gmail.com – 07 71 00 98 79

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MASTERCLASS WITH PIERRICK PÉDRON – SAXOPHONIST

For alto and tenor saxophonists, and as the final event in this series of musical encounters, Un Vent de Passion and Maison Selmer invite you to attend the Masterclass led by Pierrick Pédron on Saturday, November 22 at the Centre Culturel Jean Gagnant. This session will be open to beginner and professional levels and will cover an introduction to jazz and the presentation of a piece. Alongside the Masterclass, a superb exhibition of Selmer saxophones will be available to discover and try throughout the day.

PIERRICK PÉDRON
After exploring afro-funk, blending jazz with pop, and tackling the repertoires of Thelonious Monk and the band The Cure, Pierrick Pédron was awarded the Victoires du Jazz 2021 for his album Fifty-Fifty.

SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION
The group will be welcomed on the morning of Saturday, November 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration opens September 1 via the form: bit.ly/pierrick-pedron-masterclass
UN VENT DE PASSION – Tiphanie LE GAL
unventdepassion@gmail.com – 07 71 00 98 79

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