Dearest friends,

Today is Easter, the ninth Easter without Raphaël.

Since 2018, Bernard and I have organized a concert in his memory every year.

Now, with Bernard's unexpected passing last July, it's my turn to continue this tradition, in memory of both of them.

Maria

The Bristol concert will be held, like last year, in conjunction with Mao's IMMIGRANT JAMMS, on April 16, 2026, at The Plough Inn, Easton, starting at 9:30 PM.

On the program:

Set n° 1

In Memory of the Dufresnes

• Jay Singh, guitar

• Tom Allen, double bass

• Annalise Lam, violin

• Helen Jenner, flute

• Tom Parry, harp and clarinet

• Pete Warner, drums

• Mao Bazurto, vocals

Set n° 2

Everytin' Noice, Mao's new band,

• Alex drums, voice

• Stewie bass

• Liam guitar

• Callum piano

• Josh accordion

• Freddie sax

• Celin clarinet

• Mao Master of ceremonies/vocals

The band will perform old and new tunes, some of them from the Immigrant Swing repertoire, with some soloists from the first set also joining;

Set n° 3

Immigrant Jamms