Bireli Lagrene, Philip Catherine, Christian Escoudé and Sylvain Luc - Jazz in Marciac (2000)

Jazz in Marciac festival is held every year since 1978 in August (from 1 to 15), Marciac (Gers). Sessions fall, winter and spring are also proposed. Marciac, fortified in the late thirteenth century, is a town of 1200 residents today. It is located halfway between Auch and Tarbes, at half past one in Toulouse. During this fortnight of August, the main square which has preserved its medieval arcades welcomes its center off the festival (free) under a tent. All round, many craftsmen present. Concerts are held at night under a giant tent. Many restaurants and taverns of the village installed for the occasion offer meal accompanied by musicians.

This festival has hosted many internationally renowned musicians such as Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Oscar Peterson, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Bill Coleman, Stéphane Grappelli, Michel Petrucciani, Eddy Louiss, Sonny Rollins, Gerry Mulligan, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Charles, Dianne Reeves, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Diana Krall, Bireli Lagrene, Ibrahim Ferrer, John Zorn ...

This group performance was stunning! Real positive, very creative ripping fast techniques! This rare gathering of the 4 most top guitarists from Europe was a knockout! The concert lasted for an hour of full of excitement!

Marciac Sweet:

Bireli Lagrene (guitar)

Philip Catherine (guitar)

Escoudé Christian (guitar)

Sylvain Luc (guitar)