This event is in the past.It took place on February 6, 2026 at Le Bal Blomet.


Paul Lay turns Gershwin's century-old "Rhapsody in Blue" into a solo piano rollercoaster: stride piano explosions, free-form detours, and the brilliant Ingrid Jensen on trumpet joining for the ride. A centennial celebration that breaks every rule between jazz and classical.
Jazz piano
Intimate venue
Gershwin centennial
Live improvisation
Tips
🎹"The public, chroniclers included, let their joy burst out at having lived such an adventure." (Jazz Magazine)
⏰arrive early — shows sell out and seats fill fast
🎺Ingrid Jensen guests on trumpet
Paul Lay - Rhapsody In Blue … Mais Pas Que
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Paul Lay turns Gershwin's century-old "Rhapsody in Blue" into a solo piano rollercoaster: stride piano explosions, free-form detours, and the brilliant Ingrid Jensen on trumpet joining for the ride. A centennial celebration that breaks every rule between jazz and classical.
Jazz piano
Intimate venue
Gershwin centennial
Live improvisation
Tips
🎹"The public, chroniclers included, let their joy burst out at having lived such an adventure." (Jazz Magazine)
⏰arrive early — shows sell out and seats fill fast
🎺Ingrid Jensen guests on trumpet
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