Jazz in Arles - 2023

Jazz in Arles - 2023

26ème Edition du Festival Jazz in Arles, Association de Méjan

📍Méjan Chapel, Arles

▪️ iDzia installation: Sound and light

Jazz in Arles - 2023

The Jazz in Arles Festival, an unmissable event in the jazz scene of Provence, held its 26th edition in 2023, attracting music enthusiasts from all over the world to the charming town of Arles. This year’s edition, which took place from May 25 to 27, was marked by moments of pure musical magic and a unique sensory experience that blended sound and light art.

One of the most anticipated moments of this edition was the closing evening, featuring the Franco-Israeli jazz pianist Yaron Herman. He presented his new project, Alma, an album centered on improvisation sessions that allowed the artist to reinvent himself and return to the very essence of freedom, play, exploration, and imagination. The audience was transported into a captivating auditory journey, where each note seemed to emerge from a spontaneous inspiration, paying tribute to the pure improvisation that is fundamental in the jazz world.

The concert took place in the intimate and historic setting of the Chapelle du Méjan, a perfect venue to host the magic of jazz. For this occasion, the space was transformed by a sound and light installation by iDzia, an innovative collective that skillfully merged the arts of sound and light. The light projections and sound installations enhanced Yaron Herman’s performance, creating a multisensory experience where every melody was accompanied by light and color displays that seemed to respond to the musician’s emotions.

This fusion of music and light offered the audience a complete immersion in the artist’s world, with every musical nuance amplified visually. The light, subtly integrated into the chapel’s architecture, complemented the rhythms and harmonies of the piano, intensifying the emotional impact of each piece played. The installation not only paid tribute to Yaron Herman’s exceptional musical performance but also to the very soul of jazz in its constant pursuit of freedom and creativity.

Throughout these three days, the festival was a true celebration of live music, improvisation, and artistic creativity. The meeting of the powerful sounds of jazz and the striking visuals of iDzia allowed the audience to experience something new and enriching, which will remain etched in the memories of all who attended. The 26th edition of Jazz in Arles once again proved its central role in promoting jazz culture and successfully captivated a diverse audience, eager for musical and artistic discoveries.

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