Geraud Portal New Quintet • WORLD PREMIERE

Every musician who has crossed his path seems to agree: Géraud Portal is one of the finest bassists you could ever hope to share a stage with.

Gifted with a rare sense of listening, interaction and musical placement, he has established himself over the years as one of the major double bass players on the European jazz scene. His journey began at a very young age in his native Berry, in central France, before he was quickly spotted by several leading figures in French jazz and later invited to New York by the great saxophonist David S. Ware.

He soon became a go-to musician for many American artists touring Europe, building an impressive list of prestigious collaborations along the way. As the host of the jam sessions at the legendary Duc des Lombards in Paris for several years, he further confirmed his unique presence: solid, inventive and deeply musical.

Now based in Belgium for the past five years, Géraud Portal brings together some of Europe’s finest musicians for the very first performance of his new group.

An evening of top-level jazz, led by a musician of rare elegance and intensity. Not to be missed.