Programme

Propulsion#3 Laureates

Luxembourg – Jambal

This young Luxembourgish quartet blends improvised melodies, fragmented compositions, and sophisticated harmonies. Their musical ability and fresh stage presence transport the audience into a universe oscillating between British jazz and world music influences.

Grand Est Region – Cactus 4tet

Cactus 4tet explores 21st-century jazz with a collective and dynamic approach. Each musician pushes the boundaries of the genre, creating an innovative and immersive musical experience.

Belgium – Tristan Bernoud 5tet

Led by vibraphonist Tristan Bernoud, this Brussels-based quintet represents the new wave of jazz. Inspired by the New York scene, they present original compositions that blend collective energy with vibrant creativity.

For the third time, the PAUSE cycle takes part in the Propulsion transnational support program, a cross-border jazz springboard.

Discover the winners of the PropulsionBANDS program—three promising ensembles from France’s Grand Est region, Luxembourg, and Belgium—who will each perform in a 30-minute showcase format.

About PROPULSION

PROPULSION is designed for young jazz and related music artists. This third edition will feature concerts in the Grand Est region of France, Luxembourg, and French-speaking Belgium.

Selected through an open call, the laureates benefit from tailored support, including:

• Networking with key figures from the music scene,
• Customized training on production, distribution, and communication,
• Artistic mentorship, guiding them from pre-production to the release of a promotional EP.

Line up:

Jambal (Luxembourg)

Arthur Clees - vibraphone

Luca Garofalo - drums

Ben Bley - trumpet

Rolan Eberhardt - bass

Tristan Bernoud 5tet (Belgium)

Tristan Bernoud - vibraphone

Gaspard Mathelin - trumpet

Loïc Lengagne - piano 

Egon Wolfson - drums 

Jim Monneau - double bass

Cactus 4tet (Grand Est)

Mathis Klaine - piano

Patricia Alves Peito - double bass/bass

Marc Stehlin - trumpet/flugelhorn/vocals

Jules Emering - drums

Organization: PROPULSION#3 is supported by Compagnie Tangram, neimënster, Jazz Station, Centre Trifolion, SETI

Production partners: Colmar Jazz Festival, Schiltigheim Culture, Jazzdor, Jazzus, Gaume Jazz festival, Boplicity Jazz festival, Jazz à la Petite France, le Gueulard Plus

Support: With the support of: European Union / LiveMx, Région Grand Est, l'œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande Duchesse Charlotte “ Prix Culture et Création ”, FAZZ, Fondation BNP Paribas, KulturLx, Adami, CNM

Duration: 90' (30' per group)