Jazz Lyrics - Elise Hall, 'The Lady of the Saxophone'

Salle d'honneur, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville

1st edition of Paroles de Jazz in Saint-Gengoux-le-National! For this first edition, the whole village tunes into the jazz hour! Elise Hall, 'The Lady of the Saxophone' Discover the fascinating story of Elise Hall (1853-1924), the first professional female saxophonist and American patron, through a musical lecture punctuated by readings, presented by the author and musician Joëlle Marshal-Jantzen. Nicknamed with condescension 'The Lady of the Saxophone' by Claude Debussy, Elise Hall played a major role in the recognition of the saxophone and in founding a repertoire...