Jazz Submarine

On a pleasant early summer morning, we arrived at Le Trayas, bathed in a serene atmosphere under a radiant sun at its zenith, spreading its soothing warmth. Despite the prospect of a long day, the excitement was palpable. Ready for an intense day, we were equipped with all the gear needed for an aerial and underwater photo shoot.

Underwater, our perception of the world was transformed: sounds became distant, movements seemed to slow down, and a feeling of weightlessness prevailed. Hours were spent experimenting, searching for the perfect angle, the right lighting, and the right moment to capture the heart of our project. In this environment, the music took on a different dimension, resonating in a new way.

“Walk the Line” bears witness to one such scene. At the heart of the liquid expanse, a rock emerged, providing a natural backdrop. On this ephemeral base, Aimée Fleury, Katalina Cearca and Cedric Mounier began a musical interlude. Cedric, flirting with the edge, seemed to be walking on the edge, until the image captured the moment before he fell.

Cercle Song” takes us beneath the surface. Evan Bourgeau and Aimée Fleury depict an aquatic concert, playing trumpets in an underwater ballet.

Later, in winter at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the sea changed its face, becoming more solemn, its waters taking on a dark hue. Yet the cold did not deter the intrepid. Cedric Mounier and Benoit Barbagli, in costume despite the cold, prepared for another artistic plunge. They sought to merge the winter mood and its gravity with their creation “Jazz Submarine Duo”.

Elsewhere, Benoit presented “Ocean Calling”. Far out in the immensity of the water, a silhouette emerges, trumpet on its lips, merging with the seascape to produce a melody in communion with the depths.

Meanwhile, Aimée Fleury and Katalina Cearca, despite the absence of wetsuits under their gowns, ventured out for a few moments of underwater music. Their notes, though silent to our ears, seemed to emit a discreet echo, proof of their dedication to this art.

These artistic escapades were echoed in the “Seul l’eau est plus fluide que le jazz” project, illustrating a jazz festival. Each image, each note played underwater, is an ode to joy and life, showing that music and water are vectors of wonder and connection.

This project would not have been possible without Aimée Fleury, Coraline, Cédric Mounier, Evan Bourgeau, Katalina Cerca and Tristan Blumel.

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