# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "Elegant People" Album Release Concert @ Nice Jazz Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: "Elegant People" Album Release Concert feat.
Jean-Yves Jung - piano
William Brunnard - bass
Raphaël Pannier - drums

Imagine stepping into a smoky, velvet-lit Paris jazz club in January 2026, where Biréli Lagrène, now in his late fifties and at the absolute peak of his powers, takes the stage with his new quartet for the Elegant People album release concerts.

From the first notes of the fiery title track — a bold, re-imagined Weather Report classic — the band explodes with controlled energy. Biréli’s semi-acoustic guitar sings with crystalline clarity, no longer relying on youthful pyrotechnics but speaking with profound maturity and breathtaking phrasing that leaves the room breathless. The rhythm section of William Brunard on bass and Raphaël Pannier on drums locks in with telepathic swing, while pianist Jean-Yves Jung paints luminous, lyrical colors across every tune.

The night flows like a perfect setlist dream: blistering up-tempo burners like “Flair” and “Kings Cross” give way to heart-melting tenderness on “My Foolish Heart” and “A Time for Love,” where Biréli’s touch is so delicate you can hear the wood of the guitar breathe. The Brazilian-tinged “Anjo de Mim” wraps the audience in mysterious, Metheny-esque moonlight, and then “New Blues” hits like aged whiskey — raw, earthy, and utterly commanding.

Every solo feels inevitable yet completely spontaneous, as if the music is pouring through Biréli rather than from him. The quartet plays as one living organism, intimate and powerful, honoring Wes, Joe Pass, and Django while sounding completely contemporary.

This is not a nostalgia show. This is Biréli Lagrène, wiser, deeper, and more free than ever, delivering one of those rare evenings where time stops and everyone in the room knows they’re witnessing a master at the very height of his art.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nice/elegant-people-album-release-concert-nice-jazz-festival-2026/200030169145528
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals, jazz, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nice
- **state**: PR
- **country**: France
- **location**: Nice Jazz Fest
- **lat**: 43.696416576125
- **long**: 7.2692007099434
- **full address**: Nice Jazz Fest, Nice, France

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "Elegant People" Album Release Concert @ Nice Jazz Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** "Elegant People" Album Release Concert @ Nice Jazz Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Nice Jazz Fest, Nice, France.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "Elegant People" Album Release Concert @ Nice Jazz Festival 2026?
  - **A:** "Elegant People" Album Release Concert @ Nice Jazz Festival 2026 is organized by Bireli Lagrene Official.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** "Elegant People" Album Release Concert @ Nice Jazz Festival 2026 is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nice, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If "Elegant People" Album Release Concert @ Nice Jazz Festival 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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