Basile LeRoux
Real name Christian Leroux, Basile Leroux is a French stage and studio guitarist, born in Dijon in Burgundy.

He has accompanied renowned artists such as Higelin, Joan Pau Verdier, Eddy Mitchell, Yves Simon, Patrick Juvet, Marc Lavoine, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Julien Clerc, Alain Souchon, Pascal Obispo, Céline Dion, Maxime Le Forestier, Salvatore Adamo, Michel Jonasz, Véronique Sanson, Jane Birkin, Patrick Bruel and Thomas Fersen.

In addition, he was one of the founding members of the French prog rock band Transit Express with David Rose, Dominique Bouvier, Jean-Claude Guselli and Serge Perathoner.

A true guitar virtuoso, he is a fan of the Fender Stratocaster guitar models (equipped in particular with Lace Sensor pickups supposed to reduce residual noise) and the Fender Telecaster, although he sometimes plays on the Gibson Les Paul as well.

Dominique Bertram


Influenced by Otis Redding, rhythm and blues and passionate about jazz-rock, Dominique Bertram was the bassist in Zao, Neffesh Music and Alien Quartet before meeting Christian Vander to join Magma (Live à Bobino 1981).

His path crossed that of Eddy Mitchell and Patrick Bruel in his two flagship tours, of Laurent Voulzy for Le Gothique Flamboyant Pop Dancing Tour and of Liane Foly (Live Acoustique au Palais des Sports and Une Etoile Dort ) as well as collaborations with Renaud, Michel Jonasz, Catherine Lara, Nicole Croisille and Véronique Sanson with whom he continues to tour.

He was the bassist for the first Enfoirés tour and has participated in several Taratata, notably to accompany Al Jarreau, with pianist Michel Petrucciani. and was commonly seen on guitar with Mino Cinelu, Khalil Chahine,Thierry Eliez and Franck Monbaylet.

Very active in the jazz world, he composed two solo albums Chinese Paradise in 1985 (with Manu Katché, Jean-Yves D’Angelo, Kamil Rustam, etc.) and Bass Now in 1992 (with Loïc Pontieux, Michel Gaucher,Thierry Eliez) and created an electronic project for bass and guitar, that has since been completed and rewarded in particular by the 2010 Lépine Competition.

Jean-Baptiste Cortot


Jean – Baptiste Cortot began playing piano at the age of 6, then, studied and played classical percussion from 8 to 18 years old. He came to Paris France in 2005 where he collaborated with French artists such as Daniel Levi, Oxmo Puccino, AaRON, France Gall, Amel Bent, Veronique Sanson, Chris Stills, Ziggy Marley, many of whom he continues to perform with to date. Healso features as the drummer for “La Nouvelle Star” (“American Idol” French version). Influenced by Steve Gadd his stylistic influences range from classical to jazz, funk, pop… and many more. Endorsed by the prestigious symbol mark ‘Zildjian’ he affirms that he favorite drum combination to play is a 3 crashes, 1 ride, 2 HH, 3 or 4 effects cymbals set up.

Frederic Gaillardet


Pianist, Keyboardist, accordionist and arranger Fred Gaillardet, studied at the Bayonne and Bordeaux Conservatory. Endorsed by Yamaha and nicknamed ‘Fredo, he has become one of the most requested musicians on the French scene. Previously on stage with Sinclair, Manu Dibango, Laurent Voulzy, Raphaël, Hélène Ségara, Laurent Voulzy, Les Enfoirés and Ayo among others others, he currently tours with Véronique Sanson having featuring on her latest album and is the pianist and arranger on ‘The Voice’ (French version).

Yannick Soccal


Originally from Monaco,Yannick studied violin, saxophone, music theory and harmony at the Monaco Music Academy and at the CNR in Nice. He continued his training on an internship with Lee Konitz and Eddie Henderson, and participated in a festival with the “Monaco jazz all stars” in North Carolina where he played with trombonist Curtis Fuller (who plays on the album Blue Train by J. Coltrane).

In 1996 he began his career in Paris and performed in several concerts with Christian Vander’s group Magma and composed, among other things, the soundtrack for a documentary on Wayne Shorter for the Arte channel. He was part of drummer Loic Pontieux’s group and recorded on his album “Le voyage d’une plume”.

He has accompanied international artists like the Bee Gees, Robbie Williams, Duffy, Karl Barat, the Temptations, during TV shows and concerts, as well as French artists like Charles Aznavour, Johnny Hallyday, Serge Lama, Michel Jonasz, Amel Bent, Patrick Bruel, Christophe Maë, Laam.

He plays regularly in the orchestras of the shows “Star Academy”, “Dancing with the Stars”, “The Voice”, “N’ez-don’t forget the lyrics”, several times in the show “Taratata” with can be seen live on stage withVeronique Sanson,Andrew Strong and Karl Barat.

Lizzy Parks


Originally from the south of England, Lizzy caught the attention of the UK jazz scene with her 1st & 2nd self composed albums ‘Watching Space’ (2005) and ‘Raise the Roof ’ (2008) released with the indie record label Tru Thoughts. With early features on Ninja tunes artist, saxophonist Chris Bowdens ‘Slightly Askew’ album and collaborating with the like of producer/singer/songwriter ‘Fink’, she has performed with the likes of Nostalgia 77 and the prestigious ‘Heritage Orchestra’ as featured vocalist, at music festivals worldwide and with several European tours, she became a favourite on the BBC6 music scene.

With an early education of jazz Saxophone and Clarinet, her self confessed first love was with jazz vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan from who she took influence in scat singing and completed a degree with honours in jazz at The Birmingham Conservatoire.

Now based in the south of France, Lizzy continues to perform, as well as providing voice overs for tv and radio and is a prominent musical educator.