Tuesday, June 21, 2011

La Fête de la Musique




Last year we were all there for the summer solstice, listening to a jazz quartet, enjoying the cool breeze of the evening on the café terrace for my last night in Paris.



Wish I was there today.

Enjoy, my French friends, as I am there in spirit.


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32 comments:

  1. Rob-bearJune 21, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Ah, la musique, qui enchate tout la monde!

    Pauver Génie, qui n'est pas là. Peut-être l'année prochaine?

    Bon mardi, Génie de Paris.

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  2. Sylvia KJune 21, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Ah, I would love to be there, too!
    Hope you have a great week, Genie!

    Sylvia

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  3. martinealisonJune 21, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Une journée en fête aujourd'hui... Je vous envoie des notes sucrées...
    Bisous

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  4. De RuijsbroekjesJune 21, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Can imagine !

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  5. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Ici, à Antibes, plusieurs estrades ont été dressées, et dès 19h, les petits orchestres de Jazz vont jouer, à tour de rôle, à travers la ville: les plages, les remparts, la place principale à côté des jets d'eau...
    Beaucoup de rire, de danse, on mangera des frites et on boira à la santé de l'été.

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  6. Vær våkenJune 21, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    I can feel it! Wish I was there, too!

    Kristin xo

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  7. biebkriebelsJune 21, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Yes those are nice memories, the music, the atmosphere...

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  8. brattcatJune 21, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Love jazz, love this face. I hope you do something wonderful on this very long day of light, even if you're not in the city of lights.

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  9. KateJune 21, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    A handsome Frenchman..and talented, too! It is rainy and early here and I just remembered that I forgot to set my alarm to meet with some women at 4:30 this am to celebrate summer solstice...darn! Have a good day!!

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  10. MJune 21, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Parfait ma chère amie! La Fête de la Musique c'est un bon nuit! Just feel the coolness of the evening, watch the sunset (at 10 p.m.) and listen to the smooth, sweet jazz .... Exquisite!

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  11. MalyssJune 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I'll think of you, while dancing under the stars!
    PS: your bench is posted!

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  12. Forest Dream WeaverJune 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Great to have these inspirational memories of good music,friendship and lovely weather.

    Happy Solstice Genie!
    Ruby

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  13. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I'm still scrolling down to look at those pastries, LOL.

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  14. Janey and Co.June 21, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Oh my....I've always thought you had a good eye ;)

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  15. VirginiaJune 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    What fun we had that day. I forgot to post one today so I'll do it tomorrow.! He's REALLY cute. Sorry I missed that!

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  16. TheChieftessJune 21, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    What a perfect way to spend a summer solstice!!!

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  17. StarmanJune 21, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    It's only supposed to be for the one night, but sometimes they just go for the entire week. I hope that's true this year!

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  18. Angelsdoor * PennyJune 21, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Bebe and I love jazz! She is in Italy this week but may return to Paris before the summer's end.

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  19. suzanneberryJune 21, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    oh my! what is it about french men! you must really miss paris!

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  20. AlexaJune 21, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Wish we could ALL be there today—ensemble! Think you've captured the ambience very well with your beau musicien, Genie. ;~}

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  21. LoreeJune 21, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Handsome musician :) It is the fete de la musique here too. Wish I had the time to go but too many things to do at home afyer work :(

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  22. This is BelgiumJune 21, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    what a guy !! handsome, hope he played as well as he looks (joke)

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  23. AlainJune 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Sounds like a lovely evening!

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  24. AndrewJune 21, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I would love to be there as well. Must be such a different atmosphere than here :)

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  25. TashJune 21, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    He's gorgeous! Nice way to bring on the summer.

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  26. Marie-NoyaleJune 21, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Doesn't he look French!!!
    We have the beautiful night and all the Jazz music we want!

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  27. JackJune 22, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    I can just visualize you and your girl friends at this place, swooning as this hottie sang torch songs.

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  28. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJune 22, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Well, mes amis, I think that Jack just summed it up... Somehow, it was just not the same tonight. It is hot here, the wine was good, the music blasting through an iPod, no café chairs, and Mr. Hottie here was probably crooning in Paris somewhere...

    Tant pis pour moi... (just kidding - I have my own and there wasn't any smoke)

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  29. Joop ZandJune 22, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    A very nice portrait piucture.

    Gtreetings, Joop

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  30. The Essence of ThoughtJune 22, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Jazz and Cafe, how I'd love to be there with you, in spirit. :)

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  31. RandyJune 22, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I love to see musicians expressions. Such passion.

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  32. Pierre BOYERJune 24, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Beau portrait...

    Pierre

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Merci for your comments!