People gathered wherever they could in the crowded hall of NO99, eagerly snatching seats as close to the stage as possible. There was a profound air of excitement as the final minutes leading up to the performance were ticking down, and the bar was overwhelmed with drink orders and laughing couples waiting for the show to begin.<\/p>\n
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The modern, lounge style design of NO99 Jazz club was both glamorous and casual. An interesting mix of lavish d\u00e9cor and floor pillows for the mass of people seated on a grand staircase implied refined comfort and laid-back chic. The atmosphere remarkably suited the group of four gentlemen gathered at the corner of the bar, chatting excitedly as the waitress left to prepare their drinks. Vocalist and accordion player R\u00e9my Poulakis, saxophonist G\u00e9rald Chevillon, and trombone player Damien Sabatier were grinning and laughing, while drummer Antonin Leymarie listened in while tapping his drumsticks on the bar apprehensively. Despite using a limited number of selected instruments that night, together the talented group had the incredible ability to play a dozen instruments.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The hall quieted from lively discussions to intense murmuring as the quartet took the stage. After the drummer introduced the band in Estonian, resulting in encouraging laughter and applause from an eager audience, the room was filled with the rich sounds of the accordion. The saxophone elegantly joined in a cheerful and energetic melody that soon went fierce as the drums and trombone joined in. A fantastic blend of a classical and French cabaret, the lively band suddenly shocked the audience as Poulakis began to sing in a tenor-like voice that hypnotized the audience and resonated throughout the hall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The blend of the trombone, saxophone, accordion, drums, and the rich full tenor of R\u00e9my Poulakis were the perfect ingredients for a moving classical music performance. Therefore it was an incredible shock when the band dived into a modern style that mixed jungle rhythms and modern improvised melodies that verged on electronic dub. Demonstrating an incredible range of styles, Imp\u00e9rial Orph\u00e9on led the viewers on a winding, fast-paced journey. From deep, soulful and opera-worthy vocals to trippy trombone skills, the show was a remarkable display of musical ingenuity and a bold approach towards modern music.<\/p>\n
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Imp\u00e9rial Orph\u00e9on<\/p>\n
March 6th at 22:00, Theatre NO99 Jazz club<\/p>\n
R\u00e9my Poulakis \u2013 vocals, accordion<\/p>\n
G\u00e9rald Chevillon \u2013 bass and soprano saxophone, electronic music<\/p>\n
Damien Sabatier \u2013 baritone, alto and sopranino saxophone, theremin, electronic music<\/p>\n
Antonin Leymarie \u2013 drums, percussion instruments<\/p>\n
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