OMJ Jazz & Etno: Claude Tchamitchian In Spirit + Poetic Power trio

Name: OMJ Jazz & Etno: Claude Tchamitchian In Spirit + Poetic Power trio
Start: 2026-11-18T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-18T22:00:00+02:00
Location: RioLive

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 · 19:00

RioLive, Oulu

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French jazz legend Claude Tchamitchian takes the stage at RioLive in Oulu on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 19:00. The concert runs approximately two hours and unfolds in two parts: first, Tchamitchian performs his solo work In Spirit, dedicated to the legendary bassist Jean-François Jenny-Clark, followed by his leadership of the Poetic Power trio. The program blends classical jazz with free improvisation. This is one of two Finnish concerts Tchamitchian presents during his November tour. RioLive, located on Hallituskatu, is a concert venue known for quality jazz and world music performances.

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Claude Tchamitchian

19:00

Poetic Power

About: Claude Tchamitchian

Paris-born bassist Claude Tchamitchian has spent three decades shaping the sound of French and European jazz, balancing composed structures with free improvisation and a distinct Armenian folk sensibility. His solo double bass performances under the In Spirit banner are among the most personal statements in contemporary jazz.

40+

albums released on Émouvance label

What's new

2026-06
Tchamitchian performed his In Spirit double bass solo at Périscope in Lyon on 3 June 2026.
2026-03
Tchamitchian performed with Christophe Marguet at L'Astrada in Marciac on 21 March 2026.
2026-01
The album Como As Flores, featuring Tchamitchian alongside pianist Jean-Marie Machado and percussionist Ze Luis Nascimento, was released on 23 January 2026.

Tour

LyonMarciacAvignonParisAlbiAubervilliersBondySaint ClaudeCaenNantesLe HavreCherbourgCergyLe Perreux

Tracks

In Spirit2020 solo double bass album, third in his solo series; dedicated to the memory of Jean-François Jenny-Clark

Lousadzakdebut album of his flagship ensemble Lousadzak, first release on Émouvance label (1994)

Naïrisuite for trio celebrating Armenia's ancient territory, blending folk and free jazz

Como As Flores2026 album with Jean-Marie Machado and Ze Luis Nascimento

Bassma SuiteGrand Lousadzak orchestra album (1998), government-supported large-ensemble project

Recent shows

Jun 17, 2026 Studio de l'Ermitage, Paris (FR)
Apr 16, 2026 Le Triton, Les Lilas (FR)
May 18, 2024 Le Triton, Les Lilas (FR)

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