Set in the heart of a prestigious jazz school in New York, this story unfolds with relentless ambition and uncompromising challenges. Damien Chazelle’s masterpiece comes to life on the big screen, accompanied by the stunning score of Justin Hurwitz, performed live. The Multiquarium Big Band, led by Benoît Sourisse and André Charlier, will play in perfect sync with the film, creating a unique experience. Like Andrew, the young drummer portrayed by Miles Teller, who strives for perfection under the unyielding critiques of his teacher Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), André Charlier will face the challenge of following every movement of the conductor’s baton with absolute precision, taking the art of cinema-concert to new heights.
The Multiquarium Big Band is a musical ensemble that combines some of the most talented contemporary jazz musicians. With a sound that blends the classic and the modern, the band is known for its energetic and precise performances, characterized by a high level of interaction between its members. Under Benoît Sourisse’s and André Charlier’s direction, the Multiquarium Big Band has established a unique identity in the European big band scene, pushing jazz toward new sonic explorations.
Justin Hurwitz is an American composer and screenwriter. His collaboration with Damien Chazelle on projects such as Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009), Whiplash (2014), La La Land (2016), First Man (2018), and Babylon (2022) has earned him international recognition and numerous awards. He has won two Academy Awards® – for Best Original Score and Best Original Song with City of Stars – as well as multiple Golden Globe Awards.
Damien Chazelle is a French-American director, screenwriter, and producer. His filmography includes Whiplash (2014), La La Land (2016), First Man (2018), and Babylon (2023), for which Justin Hurwitz composed the music. He has received numerous accolades, including the Academy Award® for Best Director for La La Land, his dream project, making him the youngest person ever to win this honor at the age of 32. He also contributed to the Netflix series The Eddy, set in Paris. Chazelle’s latest film, Babylon, set in 1920s Hollywood, was released in theaters in January 2023.
