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Le 9e Arrondissement: Epicenter of Early Jazz in France
Hôtel de VilleTue, Dec 15, 2026 · 07:30 PM – 09:00 PM
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Overview
Le 9e arrondissement, épicentre des débuts du jazz en France is a listed event at Hôtel de Ville in Paris, sourced from the city's official open-data agenda. <p>Conférence gratuite dans la limite des places disponibles. </p><p><b>Inscription obligatoire à partir du 02 décembre 2026.</b></p>. Check the link for the latest schedule and ticket details.
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This conference explores the pivotal role of Paris's 9th arrondissement in the early history of jazz in France. Attendees will learn how the genre first took root in Pigalle before spreading to Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter after 1945.
The talk covers the legendary American jazz musicians who frequented the area during the interwar period, including Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington, alongside their French counterparts such as Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, and Alix Combelle. The 9th's cabarets, concert halls, and recording studios hosted many of these iconic figures.
Led by Philippe Baudouin—a pianist, jazz professor, historian, and author—the conference features a rich array of archival photos, audio, and video materials that bring this vibrant era to life. It's an unmissable event for anyone passionate about jazz history and Parisian cultural heritage.
📍 Hôtel de Ville, 5, rue de Lobau, Paris 4e⏱️ 1 hr 30 min🎟️ Tickets from Conférence gratuite dans la limite des places disponibles. Inscription obligatoire à partir du 02 décembre 2026.
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Good to know
- Free admission, subject to availability.
- Reservation required from December 2, 2026.
- Accessible to persons with reduced mobility.
Frequently asked questions
Who is giving the conference?
Philippe Baudouin, a pianist, jazz professor, historian, and author.
What topics will be covered?
The early history of jazz in Paris, focusing on the 9th arrondissement, with archival photos, audio, and video.
Lineup
Sidney Bechet
Sidney Joseph Bechet was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz, and first recorded several months before trumpeter Louis Armstrong.
Louis Armstrong
Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American jazz and blues trumpeter and vocalist. Among the most influential figures in jazz, his career spanned five decades and several eras in the history of the genre.
Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life. Music critic Ralph J. Gleason called him "America's most important composer".
Django Reinhardt
Jean Reinhardt, known by his Romani nickname Django, was a French jazz guitarist and composer. He was one of the first major jazz talents to emerge in Europe and has been hailed as one of its most significant exponents.
Stéphane Grappelli
Stéphane Grappelli was a French jazz violinist. He is best known as a founder of the Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt in 1934. It was one of the first all-string jazz bands.
Alix Combelle
Alix Combelle was a French swing saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader. He recorded often with Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France.
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