Note Bleue 2013 jazz festival begins 17th May

Monaco's beach jazz venue is tuning up for its annual summer jazz festival.

Robert Persi Trio opens the program on Friday 17th May, with the French pianist putting in two performances, accompanied by Adrien Losco on double bass, and Stephane Adsuar on drums. The band are playing original compositions by Persi.

• free entry from 18:30 to midnight

The venue isn't just known for its jazz concerts. It also has a private beach area, where you can rent a sun lounger during the day. At lunchtime and in the evening, you can enjoy chef Laurent Paya's fusion cuisine at a table on the beach:

• cocktails 13 euros, wines by glass from 7 euros, bottles from 24 euros
• finger food, 17 to 21 euros
• risotto / pasta, 19-26 euros
• main dishes, 21-32 euros

Here's maBoum's overview of Note Bleue's jazz program in May and June. Concerts take place 4 nights a week, Wednesday to Saturday from mid-May to end of August. Check back later for the July and August gigs.

Venue: Note Bleue

Friday, 17^th May → 18^th May (2 performances)
- Robert Persi Trio
Thursday, 23^rd May → 24^th May (2 performances)
- Jean-Yves Mestre
Thursday, 30^th May → 31^st May (2 performances)
- Candela / Arnaud Project
Saturday, 1^st Jun → 31^st Jul (2 performances)
- Dona Flor
Wednesday, 5^th Jun → 6^th Jun (2 performances)
- Jean-Marc Jafet Brazil Project
Friday, 7^th Jun → 8^th Jun (2 performances)
- Remi Vignolo
Wednesday, 12^th Jun → 13^th Jun (2 performances)
- Namu
Friday, 14^th Jun → 15^th Jun (2 performances)
- Linus Olsson
Wednesday, 19^th Jun → 20^th Jun (2 performances)
- Chronic Lovers
Friday, 21^st Jun → 22^nd Jun (2 performances)
- Thomas Galliano Quartet
Wednesday, 26^th Jun → 27^th Jun (2 performances)
- Ted and Co Project
Friday, 28^th Jun → 29^th Jun (2 performances)
- Janysett McPherson Quartet

For more information and to reserve a table, phone +377 93 50 05 02, and for full program visit the venue website at: Note Bleue jazz 2013.