Pierre-Alexandre Petiot Presents FRENCH TWIST SWING QUINTET Popular French And American Songs

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presentsthe French Twist Swing Quintet (by the French Pianist Pierre-Alexandre PETIOT)at Feinstein's/ 54 Below, for a superb musical performance of French jazz songs made popular by French composers such Yves Montand, Charles Trenet,and American Jazz Standards. The music of the French Twist Swing Quintet is inspired by the Parisian Jazz scene of the 1930s and 50s, especially by the Hot Club de France, founded by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.

In addition to these classics, the ambassadors of Parisian hot Jazz will also perform original music, offering their own vision of what contemporary swing can be, blending their francophone culture into their American experience. Pierre Alexandre Petiot,had the privilege of playing the piano for Charles Aznavourand famous artists in Europe, with rising star jazz singer, Chloe Perrier, will bring the torrents of lyrics in Menilmontant to life with the bittersweetness but also the informed gravitas of a Parisienne who's been there, and a special Guest, the world renowed French harmonica player Yvonnick Prené.

Line Up : Pierre-Alexandre PETIOT : Bandleader and Piano, Chloé PERRIER : Singer, Yvonnick PRENE : Harmonica, Jim Robertson : Bass and Rodrigo RECABARREN : Drums .

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, is a performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife. A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, Feinstein's/54 Below is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style. Feinstein's/54 Below presents iconic and rising stars from the worlds of Broadway and popular music and has set a new standard for culinary excellence worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage.

In their description of the venue, The New York Times writes, "Feinstein's/54 Below has the intimacy of a large living room with unimpeded views and impeccable sound; there is not a bad seat in the house. Its sultry after-hours ambiance is enhanced by brocade-patterned wall panels planted with orange-shaded lanterns. And the atmosphere is warmer and sexier than in Manhattan's other major supper clubs."

Located at 254 West 54th Street, Feinstein's/54 Below features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $15-$105. 54Below.com/Feinsteins

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