Pianist Monty Alexander, vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant, guitarist Marc Ribot and saxophonists Melissa Aldana and Trygve Seim are among the musicians confirmed for Jazz sous les pommiers in Normandy in May.
Now in its forty-fifth year, Jazz sous les pommiers will take over the cathedral city of Coutances from May 8 to 16 and has become renowned as one of Europe’s taste-making festivals.
A strong programme of French attractions complements musicians with international reputations and shops, bars, restaurants and doorways come alive with the sound of jazz in its myriad styles.
Supporting attractions include superb food and not surprisingly for a festival called “jazz under the apple trees” the local cider – regarded as “champagne made with apples” is worth the journey in itself.