New Morning

Lost in the labyrinthine streets of Paris’s 10th arrondissement, you’ll find a hidden gem. It’s not a quaint cafe or a charming bookshop, but a place where the air crackles with a century’s worth of musical energy. This is New Morning, a legendary jazz club that has reverberated with the sounds of legends and rising stars alike. New Morning began its life not as a haven for jazz but as the printing house for the newspaper “Le Parisien.” In 1981, Eglal Farhi, a woman with a passion for jazz as boundless as her energy, transformed the industrial space into a musical haven. Imagine the transformation, the clatter of printing presses replaced by the smooth rhythms of a stand-up bass, the scent of ink giving way to the musky aroma of a smoky room. New Morning is no stranger to greatness. Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers christened its stage with their iconic sound. Since then, giants like Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Pat Metheny have graced New Morning’s stage, their music seeping into the very walls. But New Morning is more than just a who’s who of jazz legends. It’s a space where musical boundaries are meant to be pushed. From the soaring vocals of Betty Carter to the improvisational genius of Prince, New Morning has embraced it all. Today, Catherine Farhi, Eglal’s daughter, carries the torch, ensuring that New Morning remains a beacon for both established artists and the next generation of musical innovators. Stepping into New Morning is like stepping back in time, into a space where the music matters most.