Pianissimo Festival Returns to Sunset-Sunside for 20th Edition
The Sunset-Sunside in Paris will host the 20th edition of the Pianissimo festival from July 15 to September 28, 2025, featuring a lineup of jazz pianists. Highlights include Yonathan Avishai Trio (July 1-2) performing the Great American Songbook, Nduduzo Makhathini Trio (July 3-4) showcasing South African jazz, Marc Copland Trio with Stephane Kerecki and Fabrice Moreau (July 16-17), Joey Calderazzo Trio (July 22-23), Pierre de Bethmann Quartet featuring David El Malek (August 7-8), Alain Jean Marie Be Bop Trio (August 14-16), Laurent Epstein Quartet (August 26-27), and Fred Nardin Trio with saxophonist Max Ionata (August 28-29). The festival is a key summer event for jazz piano in Paris.
Key facts
- The Pianissimo festival returns for its 20th consecutive year.
- It takes place from July 15 to September 28, 2025.
- Venue: Sunset-Sunside in Paris.
- Yonathan Avishai Trio performs July 1-2.
- Nduduzo Makhathini Trio performs July 3-4.
- Marc Copland Trio with Stephane Kerecki and Fabrice Moreau performs July 16-17.
- Joey Calderazzo Trio performs July 22-23.
- Fred Nardin Trio with Max Ionata performs August 28-29.
Entities
Artists
- Yonathan Avishai
- Nduduzo Makhathini
- Shabaka Hutchings
- McCoy Tyner
- Bheki Mseleku
- Marc Copland
- Stephane Kerecki
- Fabrice Moreau
- Joey Calderazzo
- Branford Marsalis
- Michael Brecker
- Jack DeJohnette
- Dave Holland
- Pierre de Bethmann
- David El Malek
- Alain Jean Marie
- Max Roach
- Benny Golson
- Chet Baker
- Jackie McLean
- Charlie Rouse
- Johnny Griffin
- Clark Terry
- Steve Grossman
- Laurent Epstein
- Hanna Kay
- Louis-Julien Nicolaou
- Bruno Guermonprez
- Fred Nardin
- Viktor Nyberg
- Romain Sarron
- Max Ionata
Institutions
- Sunset-Sunside
- Blue Note
- France Musique
- France Inter
- Jazz à Fip
- Jazz Magazine
- Télérama
- Jazz News
- Academie du Jazz
- Artistikrezo
Locations
- Paris
- France