Concert de jazz : Manu Forster Trio
by Tribute To Ray Brown
The adventure began in the summer of 2024 when Toulouse-based double bassist Emmanuel Forster discovered the Ray Brown Trio’s album *From New York to Tokyo*. Ray Brown, with his lyricism, solid touch, and artistry in making the strings snap, was a double bass virtuoso in the era of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. “Joy, energy, finesse: it was this music that got me started in jazz as a teenager,” says Manu Forster. A return to his roots? Much more than that: a source of inspiration.
Alongside pianist Thibaud Dufoy and drummer Jordi Léogé, his Occitanie-based trio delivers an innovative, spirited, and harmonious interpretation of Ray Brown’s compositions. Following in the footsteps of the legendary double bassist, the group blends boldness, swing, and spontaneity, offering a lively performance where every note rekindles that joy of playing that Ray Brown spoke so highly of!
Double Bass: Emmanuel Forster | Piano: Thibaud Dufoy | Drums: Jordi Léogé
"Virtuosity, harmony, and generosity. A vibrant and emotionally rich concert." La Dépêche du Midi
Duration: 1 hr 20 min
Suitable for all ages 10 and up
Capacity limited to 150 people
Concert presented as part of the Escapades du Théâtre, in partnership with Millau en Jazz and the town of Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon.