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La Seine Musicale continues to offer original creations this season, at the crossroads of genres and artistic disciplines: music, dance, improvisation, poetry...<div> Far from conventional labels, Keziah Jones has created a highly personal style (which he calls "Blu Funk") infused with blues, R&B, and funk. These constituent elements of his music have acquired a seal of authenticity through his bohemian artistry between London and Paris. During this period, the public recognized the importance of this Nigerian artist, gifted with a remarkably expressive voice and possessing a formidable sense of rhythm. These are all qualities he expresses through his lyrics and his guitar.</div><div><br></div><div> At a pivotal moment in his career, Keziah Jones will perform his most iconic songs with the Orchestre national d'Île-de-France, a seasoned symphony orchestra experienced in cross-disciplinary projects, conducted by Rémi Durupt. The arrangements by Pierre Bertrand (Sting, Maurane, Aznavour, Notre-Dame inauguration...) provide the perfect setting for this world premiere, where the interplay between strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and the artist's dazzling virtuosity will mark a major event of the 2026 musical year.</div><div><br></div><div> Distribution</div><div><br></div><div> Keziah Jones, guitar, vocals</div><div> Amen Viana, bass</div><div> Joshua McKenzie, drums</div><div> National Orchestra of Île-de-France</div><div> Rémi Durupt, director</div><div> Pierre Bertrand, arrangements</div>