The French Wedding Show Issue 1 | Page 27

What type of atmosphere does your music create during a cocktail for example ? Didier Forget (saxophone) plays in Tito Puente’s orchestra - muy caliente ... Jazz music is quite versatile and can create different atmospheres : Alex Beker (guitarist & manager) is currently setting up an artist agency and recently acquired his dream guitar, a Gibson L5… He is also a fan of Downton Abbey ! • Chic, refined and elegant • Romantic with a hint of nostalgia • Festive with swing tunes So depending on the atmosphere you would like to create we can tailor our repertoire and style. A few examples of where Jazz Around Midnight has performed : Ritz hôtel, Crillon hôtel, Chanel 1932 jewellery exhibition In Dubaï, private party with the former president Sarkozy and his relatives as guests. What can you reveal about the musicians at JAM ? Martin Jacobsen (sax) is currently working on developing jazz teaching lessons in Mongolia, in parallel with tours in Corea, Japan, China, Italy and a few fishing trips. Fanny Werner (singer) just released a new album under her name « Crazy In Love ». Ramon Galan (guitarist manouche) is the leader of Original Paris Swing. He regularly plays near the place des Vosges, that is where he has been seen by the Woody Allen film crew and how we ended up playing for Midnight In Paris ! Contact Alex Beker Tel: +33 (0)6 62 84 78 71 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jazz-around-midnight.com Facebook Page: JAZZ AROUND MIDNIGHT Location: Paris, travel all over France 25