un musicien de jazz

As we waited to enter the Niki de Saint Phalle exhibit

at the Grand Palais last September, 

we were delighted with the smooth notes 

and melody transitions of the jazz clarinetist.

Grand Palais

75008, Paris

musicien de rue

Street Musician

His lilting song

was equal to the twinkle in his eye

Place Furstenberg

75006, Paris

Le Violoniste

The Violinist

The sounds coming from his violin were clear and mesmerizing.  Asking permission for the photo, he nodded in return.  Clicking twice, I thanked him for his music, dropped a tip, and walked on my way as he gave me the hint of a smile.

I hope that all who passed this corner enjoyed a pleasant break from the noise of the street, replaced by the strains of Bach from this single violinist.

Métro St. Germain des Prés

in front of Église Saint Germain des Prés

75006, Paris

Rue Mouffetard - les danseurs

Rue Mouffetard

Every Sunday a small crowd gathers on Rue Mouffetard 

in front of Église Saint-Médard to sing and dance 

to the music of Christian Bassoul.  

 

It is easy to spot the regulars, 

whose easy steps and spins are evidence of the Sunday routine. 

 

All are welcome to participate 

so if you find yourself in Paris on a Sunday morning, 

find your way to this charming experience and.... 

dance.

Rue Mouffetard at Rue Censier

75005, Paris

Métro Censier-Daubenton

Dansant dans la rue

Dancing in the street

Rue Mouffetard

Every Sunday a small crowd gathers on Rue Mouffetard 

in front of Église Saint-Médard to sing and dance 

to the music of Christian Bassoul.  

It is easy to spot the regulars, 

whose easy steps and spins are evidence of the Sunday routine.  

All are welcome to participate 

so if you find yourself in Paris on a Sunday morning, 

find your way to this charming experience and.... 

dance.

Rue Mouffetard at Rue Censier

75005, Paris

Métro Censier-Daubenton

(joyeux anniversaire, Cherie)

L'accordéoniste - Marché d'Aligre

After stuffing ourselves with oysters on Rue d'Aligre

we heard the peppy tune of this accordionist in the street.

Perhaps he was just out for a Sunday meet-up with other musicians.

(for Vreni)

Rue d'Aligre

Marché d'Aligre

75012, Paris



Le Musicien

This musician may have been working for coins but he appeared to be playing for the music within his soul. The street (and Métro) performers seem to be a notch better than I hear in the United States. I found the same to be true in Seville last fall witnessing a string quartet for which I would gladly have paid for front row seats.

Montmartre en avril 2011