daoud has established himself as a unique voice on the new French scene, where jazz, hip-hop and electronic music meet. Since the release of his debut album Good Boy in early 2024, public and critical acclaim has been remarkable. Driven by a singular approach, this “ugly duckling of jazz” draws inspiration from absurdism and a sense of inadequacy to compose audacious works that defy convention and challenge amateurs and purists alike. Contagious stage energy, virtuosity and modernity: we haven’t heard the last of this charismatic trumpeter.
@daoudmusic
EARTHGANG
8:00 PM | MASSÉNA
Hailing from Atlanta, the EarthGang duo, formed by Olu and WowGr8 in 2008, shake up the codes of hip-hop by blending R&B, jazz, gospel and funk. Their music explores universal themes such as the quest for identity, spirituality and social justice. Signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville label in 2017, they are making a name for themselves internationally thanks to ambitious projects such as Ghetto Gods, an album blending Southern beats and introspective lyrics. Considered one of the best live bands of the moment, they have notably shared the stage with Gorillaz. With Perfect Fantasy, their fifth studio album, EarthGang once again push the boundaries of the genre, bringing together a prestigious cast: Damon Albarn, Little Dragon, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain and Pharrell Williams, not forgetting the members of their Spillage Village collective. EarthGang continues to shape hip-hop without frontiers, ever more daring and inspiring.
@earthgang
SULLIVAN FORTNER TRIO
8:30 PM | THÉÂTRE
DE VERDURE
Star accompanist to Cécile McLorin Salvant and the late Roy Hargrove, and with 3 nominations at the latest Grammy Awards, including a win in the “Best Jazz Performance” category for his collaboration with Samara Joy, the American pianist is already back with a new trio album, barely a year after the UFO Solo Game, nominated in the “Best Instrumental Album” category alongside giants such as Kenny Barron and Chick Corea. With his vibrant tribute to New Orleans, the aptly named Southern Nights, which earned him covers of Downbeat (US) and Jazz News (FR), Fortner confirms that he is THE jazz pianist of his generation.
@sullivanfortnerjr
POLO & PAN
9:15 PM | MASSÉNA
Polo & Pan, a timeless duo, create a musical journey retro-futuristic by playing with genres. They bring crowds to their feet on sold-out tours and at festivals like Coachella, with joyful, heartfelt performances. Following the release of their latest album in March, and a redesigned show with a new stage set-up, they’re off on a European tour this summer, with a stopover at the Nice Jazz Fest’ on July 24.
@poloandpan
CHINA MOSES
9:45 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
China Moses, daughter of Dee Dee Bridgewater, has been evolving in a musical universe of jazz, swing, blues, soul, funk and R&B since she was young. After bringing the Masséna stage to life last year, this year she will be performing at the Théâtre de Verdure. Each concert with her is an immersive experience, a kaleidoscope of “Black American Music” carried by an impressive voice and communicative energy . She presents her new album It’s Complicated, released in the spring. @chinamoses
JOHN SCOFIELD "LONG DAYS QUARTET"
11:00 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
John Scofield, a jazz guitarist not to be missed, has collaborated with legends such as Charles Mingus, Chet Baker and Miles Davis. Since the 80s, he has established himself as one of the greatest guitarists of the last 50 years, mixing jazz, fusion, funk, blues, rock and even country. Winner of several Grammy Awards, he returns this summer with his new group Long Days Quartet to present new compositions co-written with John Medeski and revisit classics with a funk approach..
@oldmansco
RAYE
11:00 PM | MASSÉNA
Raye, a British singer-songwriter who blends pop, R&B and electro, made her name with Secrets and Escapism. After years of writing for other artists and a career hindered by her label, she left Polydor in 2021 for to free herself. In 2024, she performed at Coachella and won 6 Brit Awards. In 2025, she is nominated for a Grammy Award, where she delivers a memorable performance of her latest single. She opens this season’s Nice Jazz Fest, a great artist to discover!
@raye
Friday 25 july
STOCHELO & MOZES ROSENBERG "THE SONGS OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN... AND MORE!"
7:15 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
Stochelo et Mozes, spearheads of the Rosenberg family, one of the most talented lineages of gypsy jazz, present their groundbreaking project in tribute to Charlie Chaplin’s musical. In collaboration with the Chaplin family, and following their participation in the documentary The Spirit Of The Tramp, which explores the gypsy origins of Chaplin, they offer a unique reinterpretation of his repertoire, enriched by original compositions. They will be accompanied by Matheus Nicolaiewsky on double bass. @stochelo.rosenberg
FREDDIE GIBBS & EL MICHELS AFFAIR
8:00 PM | MASSÉNA
Freddie Gibbs, American rapper known for his sharp flow and introspective lyrics, has teamed up with El Michels Affair, an instrumental group led by Leon Michels, known for his unique blend of soul, jazz and hip-hop. El Michels Affair has made a name for itself by revisiting the Wu-Tang Clan repertoire with albums such as Enter the 37th Chamber Their collaboration with Freddie Gibbs, $oul $old $eparately (2022), then The Diamond Mine Sessions (2023), fuses the rapper’s raw, authentic style with the group’s vintage, cinematic sounds. This project marks a new musical exploration for Gibbs, showcasing his ease on organic and immersive instrumentations. Together, they offer a unique alchemy, halfway between street rap and psychedelic soul, captivating fans of hip-hop and analog music. @freddiegibbs @elmichelaffair
EDOUARD PENNES PRESENTS "BIRD LIVES!"
FEAT. GIACOMO SMITH
8:30 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
BIRD LIVES ! These were the words on the walls and sidewalks of New York in the wake of Charlie Parker’s death. Five years before his death, the most beautiful bird in jazz recorded his greatest success, the double album Charlie Parker With Strings. And who better than the pro of Jazz & Classical crossovers to imagine an entire evening around this repertoire? Edouard Pennes called on his best soldiers to take us back into history for the duration of a concert. In the role of Charlie Parker, one of the most talented saxophonists of the moment: Giacomo Smith, accompanied by Bastien Brison on piano and David Paycha on drums. All of which is enhanced by the strings of the Hanson Quartet. @edouard_pennes @giacomomoneymoproblems
LAMOMALI DE -MWITH FATOUMATA DIAWARA AND BALLA DIABATE
9:30 PM | MASSÉNA
-M- returns in 2025 with a new Malian adventure. After the success of Lamomali in 2017, with cult tracks such as Bal de Bamako and Manitoumani, he opens a new chapter. This exceptional tour combines traditional instruments, powerful vocals and international artistic collaborations. Emotions will be running high with reinterpretations of his iconic tracks and new songs. A vibrant evening of life, love, talent and innovation.
@lamomali @m_chedid
"OSCAR PETERSON CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION" FEAT. SULLIVAN FORTNER, JOHN CLAYTON & JEFF HAMILTON
9:45 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
In 2025, Oscar Peterson, nicknamed “the Maharajah of the keyboard” by Duke Ellington, would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Heir to the piano tradition, he left his mark on jazz history by blending harmonic modernity and unique swing. To celebrate this legacy, The Oscar Peterson Centennial Celebration will feature pianist Sullivan Fortner, accompanied by legends John Clayton on double bass and Jeff Hamilton on drums. A grandiose tribute to one of the greatest jazzmen in history.
Jalen Ngonda, one of the most promising voices on today’s soul scene, blends classical influences with modernity. His debut album Come Around And Love Me (2023) marked a turning point, followed by sold-out concerts in the U.S., in the U.K. and Europe. A prolific artist, backed by Snoop Dogg, Jill Scott, Olivia Dean and Elton John, he is signed to Daptone Records. His rich voice and charisma on stage make for an unforgettable live experience.
@jalen_ngonda
MUSTARD
11:30 PM | MASSÉNA
Mustard, american producer, DJ and composer, made a name for himself in the 2010s with his minimalist and percussive “ratchet music” style, influenced by West Coast hip-hop from. He has collaborated with artists such as YG, Ty Dolla $ign, Chris Brown and Rihanna, and his signature gimmick “Mustard On the Beat Ho!” has become iconic. In addition to his production success, he has released several albums, including 10 Summers (2014), consolidating his influence in the urban music industry.
@mustard
Saturday 26 july
TYREEK MCDOLE
7:15 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
At just 25 years of age, Tyreek McDole has already established himself as the future of international vocal jazz. In 2023, the Haitian-American singer won the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. With roots firmly planted in the rich musical soil of the Caribbean, New York, Florida and beyond, Tyreek McDole has been bewitching the effervescent New York scene for some time. In 2025, he released a magnificent debut album on Artwork Records / [PIAS], with a haunting baritone voice reminiscent of Gregory Porter, Andy Bey and Johnny Hartmann, already establishing as one of the key figures on the new jazz scene. @tyreek.mcdole
GOLDLINK
8:00 PM | MASSÉNA
GoldLink didn’t have a ready-made place in the musical landscape, so he created one. Originally from Washington, he began writing music in his late teens, navigating between hip-hop, house, electronic music and R&B. This unique blend made him stand out immediately. In 2014, he released his first mixtape, The God Complex, then joined the XXL Freshman Class the following year. With the support of Rick Rubin, he released And After That, We Didn’t Talk in 2015, a project combining raw storytelling and dazzling production. Alongside artists such as Anderson Paak, Kaytranada and Chance the Rapper, GoldLink reinvents hip-hop and dance music. His hybrid style transcends genres to create a unique sound in which he imagines a borderless club world where gender and regional affiliations bend to the overall mood of the music.
@goldlink
NUBYA GARCIA
8:30 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
Icon of the new London scene, of which much is said (Ezra Collective, Yussef Dayes, Sons of Kemet...), Nubya Garcia studied jazz under the renowned pianist Nikki Yeoh at Camden Music. Her music reflects a creativity, a desire to explore and a willingness to break down genre barriers. The proof is Odyssey, released last September by Concord Jazz, 4 years after her Mercury Prize-nominated debut, Source. The British saxophonist and composer blends R&B, jazz, broken beat, dub and even hiphop. The result is a grandiose, nuanced and groovy album. Add to this her energy and a virtuoso quartet, and you won’t want to miss her first Nice Jazz Fest’!
@nubya_garcia
MASEGO
9:15 PM | MASSÉNA
Masego (Micah Davis), Jamaican-American singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, blends R&B, hip-hop and jazz. After starting on the piano at a young age, he made a name for himself in 2015 with The Pink Polo EP and, in 2016, his track Shadow with FKJ went viral. His debut album, Lady Lady (2018), marks his ascent, followed by Studying Abroad (2021) and a self-titled album in 2023. He has collaborated with artists such as Don Toliver, Kaytranada and Yussef Dayes, Masego is known for his unique style of “trap house jazz” and dynamic performances. @masego
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, BENNY GREEN & GREGORY HUTCHINSON
REMEMBERING RAY BROWN TRIO
9:45 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
Christian McBride, bassist, composer and bandleader, has won 9 Grammy Awards. His repertoire spans jazz, R&B, pop/rock, hip-hop and classical music. Artistic director of the Newport Jazz Festival, he also hosts radio programs and is committed to music education for young people. He will be accompanied by pianist Benny Green and drummer Greg Hutchinson. @chrmcbride @gregoryhutchinsonofficial
THE COOKERS
11:00 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
Take 7 historic jazz figures Billy Harper, Eddie Henderson, George Cables, Cecil McBee, Billy Hart, David Weiss & Donald Harrison, and you get The Cookers. This band is one of the few to feature musicians of this caliber! Although most of them are now in their 70s, The Cookers carry the virulent spirit of mid-60s post-bop bubbling with power and virtuosity.
JORJA SMITH
11:00 PM | MASSÉNA
Jorja Smith, British singer-songwriter for her moving voice and poignant lyricism. Her debut album Lost & Found, supported by Teenage Fantasy and Where Did I Go? confirmed her status as a rising star, and won her a Brit Critics Choice Award. She has collaborated with artists such as Kali Uchis (Tyrant), Stormzy (Let Me Down), Kendrick Lamar (Black Panther) and Burna Boy (Gum Body). After a 2nd album in 2023, Falling or Flying, she has just released a new single, The Way I Love You
@jorjasmith_
Sunday 27 july
MONSIEUR MĀLĀ
7:15 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
Symbolizing the avant-garde of the new and teeming French jazz fusion scene, the Parisian quintet Monsieur Mālā has been in the news a lot in recent months, with the release of a magnificent debut album homonym, which earned the group the revelation prize awarded at the latest Victoires du Jazz awards. A 360° musical approach sublimated by the cultural diversity of its members: jazz, rock, funk, electro, Africa, the Caribbean... With a shared love of grooves of all kinds and improvised music. Sometimes poignant, sometimes danceable, often both, this collective is a machine whose components are anything but robots. Human after all!
@monsieurmalagram
MRCY
8:00 PM | MASSÉNA
Producer Barney Lister and singer Kojo Degraft-Johnson have combined their worlds under the name MRCY, creating a modern soul that blends the warmth of Marvin Gaye with the influence of Khruangbin and Anderson Paak. Barney, one of the UK’s hottest producers, has collaborated with Obongjayar, Rina Sawayama, Joy Crookes and Celeste. Kojo, for his part, made his mark in London jam sessions before lending his voice to renowned artists such as Cléo Sol and Little Simz. Their meeting in 2021, after Barney discovered Kojo on social networks, gave birth to a project imbued with love and positivity. Inspired by committed soul, MRCY embodies a quest for peace in a chaotic world. More than just a band, it’s a space for sharing and emotions for Barney and Kojo, a refuge where music unites and resonates deeply.
@mrcy.mrcy.mrcy
EKEP NKWELLE
8:30 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
Ekep Nkwelle is a young jazz singer who has traced her musical path from the bustling streets of Washington DC, to the heart of the New York scene. The power of her voice has resonated with iconic figures like Wynton Marsalis, Russell Malone, Peter Washington and young stars like Emmet Cohen and Endea Owens. The year 2023 marked a career high when she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant following her performance on NPR’s “Tiny Desk”, where she presented her own arrangement of Geri Allen’s Timeless Portraits and Dreams. A raw talent to be discovered urgently!
@ekepnkwelle
FEU! CHATTERTON
9:15 PM | MASSÉNA
Three years after their platinum-selling album Palais d’argile, Feu! Chatterton are back with a new album and a festival tour. The critically acclaimed 2021 album was accompanied by numerous nominations at the Victoires de la musique awards, consolidating their place as one of the leading figures on the French music scene. This latest opus, blending poetry, rock, chanson française and electronic influences, showed a bold and innovative band. This tour will be an opportunity to preview extracts from their forthcoming album.
@feuchatterton
AVISHAI COHEN QUINTET
9:45 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
Avishai Cohen, known for his willingness to showcase young talent, has formed a new quintet with Eviatar Slivnik (drums), Yuval Drabkin (saxophone), Yonatan Voltzok (trombone) and Itay Simhovich (piano). This unique performance will combine new compositions, classic favorites and surprises, while highlighting the talent of this new generation.
@avishaicohenmusic
JAZZ CELEBRATION
FEAT. CHINA MOSES, HUGH COLTMAN, PABLO CAMPOS, ROBIN MCKELLE, JOWEE OMICIL...
11:00 PM | THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE
A year ago, to mark its quarter-century anniversary, TSF JAZZ invited its listeners to choose must-have jazz compositions. After an exceptional evening at the Théâtre du Châtelet, The Jazz Célébration arrives in Nice with a tailor-made band, including Hugh Coltman, China Moses, Robin McKelle, and Jowee Omicil, to revisit the great jazz standards. A perfect program to close the world’s oldest jazz festival!
SANTA
11:00 PM | MASSÉNA
Santa, winner of a Victoire de la Musique with Hyphen Hyphen, reinvented herself as a solo artist with her first EP 999 (2022), whose single PopCorn Salé was certified diamond disc. Her album Recommence-moi, already listened to over 21 million times, won the Victoire de l’Album de l’Année award in 2025. Author, composer and producer, Santa blends modernity and heritage, influenced by Michel Berger and Mylène Farmer. A multi-instrumentalist, she has established herself as one of the most innovative artists on the French music scene. She’ll be on tour this summer, with a compulsory stopover in her hometown at the Nice Jazz Fest’!
@jesuissanta999
RATES PER EVENING
FROM JULY 24 TO 27, 2025 RENTALS
& INFORMATION
Kid rate from 0 to 3 years old
rate from 4 to 7 years old
Refundable kid rate from 4 to 7 years old
rate
student rate
rate (+ than 65 years old)
Refundable senior rate (+ than 65 years old)
Nice Plus Senior Card rate
Refundable Nice Plus Senior Card rate
Group rate 40€
Family rate (2 adults and 2 kids from 4 to 17 years old)
for people looking for work
for people looking for work (refundable)
council kid’s rate from 4 to 17 years old
works council rate
club rate for kid’s from 4 to 10 years old
Refundable kid’s club rate for kid’s from 4 to 10 years old
Work council kids rate for kid’s club from 4 to 10 years old
Price for holders of a disability card
Price for holders of a disability card (refundable)
Book online on nicejazzfest.fr Place Masséna box office
From 1 pm to 7 pm weekdays and 11am to 7 pm weekends (box office opening dates to be announced). And from 10am to 11:00 pm during the festival.
• Tickets can be purchased in cash, credit card, vacation vouchers and Culture Pass.
• Payment for catering on site by credit card or cash.
• First concert starts at 7:15 pm every evening.
Schedules, program and running order are subject to change without notice..
sales rental fees per cart 1,40€
* PROOF MUST BE SHOWN AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FESTIVAL FOR ANY TICKET AT A REDUCED RATE:
• Kid from 0 to 3 years old: a ticket will be given at the entrance on presentation of an ID card,
• Kid from 4 to 17 years old: on presentation of an ID card,
• Students: showing a valid card for 2025,
• Senior: People over 65 years old (upon presentation of photo ID),
• Holder of the Nice Plus Senior Card (upon presentation of the card),
• Groups (rate per person, the same evening, from 6 people per evening),
• Families (price per adult for at least 2 adults, accompanied by 2 or more paying children),
• People looking for work (upon presentation of photo ID and proof of the current year),
• Work council: rates valid until June 30, 2025,
• Kid’s club rate for kid’s from 4 to 10 years old: The child’s legal guardian must hold a ticket, be present and reachable on the festival site,
• Holder of a disability card at a rate of 80% or more (on presentation of this) and their possible companion.
THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE 7:15 PM daoud 8:30 PM SULLIVAN FORTNER TRIO MASSÉNA STAGE 8:00 PM EARTHGANG Friday 25 july
THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE 7:15 PM STOCHELO & MOZES ROSENBERG "THE SONGS OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN... AND MORE!" 8:30 PM EDOUARD PENNES PRESENTS "BIRD FEAT. GIACOMO MASSÉNA STAGE 8:00 PM FREDDIE GIBBS & EL MICHELS AFFAIR Saturday 26 july
THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE 7:15 PM TYREEK MCDOLE 8:30 PM NUBYA GARCIA MASSÉNA STAGE 8:00 PM GOLDLINK Sunday 27 july THÉÂTRE DE VERDURE 7:15 PM MONSIEUR
5:30 PM!
TRIO 9:45 PM CHINA MOSES 11:00 PM JOHN SCOFIELD "LONG DAYS QUARTET"
21H15 POLO & PAN 11:00 PM RAYE
PENNES
BIRD LIVES!" GIACOMO SMITH 9:45 PM "OSCAR PETERSON CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION"
FEAT. SULLIVAN FORTNER, JOHN CLAYTON & JEFF HAMILTON 11:00 PM JALEN NGONDA
9:30 PM LAMOMALI DE -MWITH FATOUMATA DIAWARA AND BALLA DIABATE 11:30 PM MUSTARD
GARCIA 9:45 PM CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, BENNY GREEN & GREGORY HUTCHINSON REMEMBERING RAY BROWN TRIO 11:00 PM THE COOKERS
21H15 MASEGO 11:00 PM JORJA SMITH
NKWELLE 9:45 PM AVISHAI COHEN QUINTET 11:00 PM JAZZ CELEBRATION
FEAT. CHINA MOSES, HUGH COLTMAN, PABLO CAMPOS, ROBIN MCKELLE, JOWEE OMICIL…
21H15 FEU! CHATTERTON 11:00 PM SANTA
JAZZ INVITES ITSELF TO THE METROPOLIS AND THE STREETS OF NICE
Our aim? To offer creative, original and festive moments in the streets of Nice.
From mid-June onwards, the Nice Jazz Fest’ will be able to count on the many players in the area to parade jazz and music everywhere, in Nice and the Metropole.
Artists, restaurateurs, beach-goers and hoteliers will all be taking part in the Lou Girou du Fest’ Off, transmitting a shared, contagious energy. Strolls through the streets, markets and squares will also punctuate the days, raising the musical intensity as the festival approaches!
FREE ACCESS, PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED
Further information: nicejazzfest.fr/fr/jazz-off
LA MERANDA Village
The Nice Jazz Fest’ village will open its doors again this year, providing festival-goers with moments of relaxation and shared happiness.
Called “La Merenda”, it will open AT 5:30 PM, with JoeyStarr at the helm, accompanied by top chefs to offer the public a unique experience.
Petanque courts, a bar, a food court and shopkeepers will all be on hand to get you in the mood. There will also be a small stage where the music will resound from the moment the doors open, and during all the set changes on the Théâtre de Verdure stage. Once the concerts are over, the afters will take over, and from midnight onwards, the village will be transformed into an acoustic jam session under the stars, to keep the party going until the end of the night.
RAMÈNE TA FRAISE
There’s no age limit to music!
Professional entertainers will welcome your children, aged 4 to 10, from 6.30 pm to 12.45 am. Our teams have put together a fun, varied and innovative program to develop your children’s musical awakening and enable you to enjoy your evening to the full.
ACCESS FROM 28€ (INCLUDING CONCERTS).
THE CITY OF NICE THANKS ITS SPONSORS AND PARTNER
| ST/PM/MP | 05/2025 | Program subject to change. DO NOT DISCARD ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY.
