Samy Thiebault / Shaï Maestro

Samy Thiébault & Shaï Maestro in concert at Fort Sainte-Agathe

Experience an exceptional evening of jazz on the island of Porquerolles, in the magical setting of Fort Sainte-Agathe, on the occasion of the Jazz à Porquerolles 2026 festival. With its unique panoramic view of the Mediterranean, sunset and open-air concerts, the evening of Sunday July 12 promises an unforgettable musical immersion in the heart of one of Hyères’ most emblematic heritage sites.

Opening act: Samy Thiébault & Émilie Aridon-Kociolek
The Weather Acoustic

Saxophonist Samy Thiébault and pianist Émilie Aridon-Kociolek revisit the legendary world of Weather Report in a sensitive and daring acoustic version. Between improvisation, original arrangements and intense musical dialogue, this duo offers an intimate rereading of the great themes of jazz fusion.

Une création présentée en avant-première à Porquerolles, dans l’atmosphère unique du Fort Sainte-Agathe.

Distribution :

Samy Thiébault: saxophone
Émilie Aridon-Kociolek: piano
Second part
Shaï Maestro 4tet
The Guesthouse

Second part: Shaï Maestro 4tet
The Guesthouse

A key figure in international contemporary jazz, Shaï Maestro returns with The Guesthouse, an ambitious project combining piano, electronics and immersive compositions. Having made his name alongside Avishai Cohen, the Israeli pianist is joined here by a virtuoso quartet to offer an intense, free and deeply alive concert.
Conceived as an “open house”, The Guesthouse celebrates dialogue, sharing and encounters through modern, emotional music.

Distribution :

Shaï Maestro: piano & machines
Gadi Lehavi: keyboards, piano & machines
Jorge Roeder: bass
Ofri Nehemya: drums

To attend a Jazz à Porquerolles concert at Fort Sainte-Agathe is to enjoy a rare experience: a historic site overlooking the sea, an intimate atmosphere under the stars and the greatest artists on the international jazz scene in an exceptional setting.