Jazz @ Villebaudon
J@V-2026 is a must-attend event for music
lovers and anyone who enjoys a friendly atmosphere. This event, led by the
Tingalis association, aims to promote jazz culture in a warm, welcoming setting
that is accessible to everyone. It will take place on Saturday, August 29,
2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for a first edition brought to life by
dedicated volunteers, passionate artists, and an association deeply committed
to its local area. The festival is designed to grow: two days in 2027, then
three days in 2028.
Sophie Robic will adapt " The Blue Lights of Jazz" as a duo with Sylvain Duthuillé on piano
Thomas Mayeras presents his album "Tenderly at home"
Program
The festival offers an immersion into the world of jazz and traditional music, alternating between conferences, workshops and concerts to provide the public with a rich and varied experience. Throughout the day, participants will be able to discover styles ranging from classic jazz to swing, blues and traditional music, in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
- 12:00 pm - 12:10 pm : Official opening
- 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm : Friendly lunch
- 1:45 pm - 3:30 pm : "Women Jazz Artists" - Lecture on the history of jazz - Bertrand Richard
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm : Jazz workshop at the Bougival and “La Clé de Sol” Music School
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm : Luma - Modern Jazz Quartet - Caen Conservatory - Jazz department students
- 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm : Sophie Robic Duo – Lady Sings the Jazz
- 7:15 pm : Friendly Diner
- 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm : Thomas Mayeras Trio
- 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm : Martin Fondse + Guests (Jazz trio)
- 10:30pm – 11:45 pm : Open mic
Martin Fondse - Guest of honor at the 1st Jazz@Villebaudon edition
Martin Fondse has released several albums under his own name and appeared on many more as a composer, arranger or sideman. Recent works include the opening composition for the celebration of 50 years Bimhuis, Amsterdam, the Hello Cello Orkest of the Cello Biënnale 2024,Commissions from Bach Festival Dordrecht (Morningstar Cantata), Bimhuis 2022 (Diamonds) and a well received project Stop de Tijd! in collaboration with Margriet Sjoerdsma, Vrouwkje Tuinman and Matanagi Quartet. He has composed film scores for several animation and feature films, and has received both national and international awards for these as well as for his orchestral work, including Buma Music in Motion Award 2023, Buma Classical Award 2022, the Prémio da Música Brasileira (2018), Zilveren Notenkraker (2016, NJJO), the Edison National Jazz Award (2012) his score for the Dutch entry for the Oscars (2009), Phantom of the Cinema, Animated Shorts category). In 2023 Martin wrote the film score to the documentary Vogels Kun Je Niet Melken. Also he contributes regularly music to the art installations and films of environmentalist and filmer Adam Sébire. In 2018 he wrote the score for the documentary film WAD.