Jazzcontreband Festival - Vincent Schmidt and Natan Niddam

The Apéro Jazz has become a must-attend event in Les Allos’ cultural season and offers the chance to discover emerging artists who are bringing the Franco-Swiss jazz scene to life. Artists and the audience come together on the theater stage for a warm and intimate evening. For the occasion, the Allos bar moves into the auditorium and offers refreshments and light snacks. This season, Les Allos will present the 2025 winning duo from the JazzContreBand festival’s launchpad: Vincent Schmidt on guitar and oud, and Natan Niddam on piano and vocals. Their collaboration, forged over the years, offers a musical fusion rich in influences and original sounds. Vincent, a virtuoso of fingerstyle guitar, has made his mark on the music scene with the release of three albums and over 150 concerts in Switzerland and abroad. For his part, Natan excels in both contemporary music and jazz, as well as on acoustic piano and synthesizers, bringing his unique touch as a keyboardist and singer. The duo met while studying at the Lausanne University of Music. By blending the sounds of the piano, guitar, and sometimes the oud—accompanied by percussion and subtle effects—they explore a wide range of original compositions. Their performance offers a show that is both intimate and dynamic, where each piece tells a unique story, transporting the audience on a captivating musical journey.