The Bridge Returns to Chicago for Their Final Tour with ConstelNation

In partnership with Villa Albertine, the Alliance Française de Chicago hosts The Bridge for a performance titled ConstelNation as part of their final tour.

Created in 2013, The Bridge is an exchange program bringing together creative musicians from France and the United States, particularly Chicago, to perform on both sides of the Atlantic. Over thirteen years, the program has brought musicians together in newly formed quartets and quintets, creating opportunities for artistic exchange and collaboration across borders.

This final tour brings together Chicago artists Angel Bat Dawid and Nick Macri with French musicians Magic Malik, Toma Gouband, and Richard Comte. Together, the quintet explores flute, clarinet, guitar, double bass, and percussion, transforming familiar instruments through improvisation.

Following the concert, guests are invited to meet the musicians over a complimentary glass of French wine.

Dates – Chicago and Midwest Events

10/30 | Constellation — 8pm

10/31 | BlueStem Jazz, North Street Cabaret, Madison — 8pm

11/1 | Woodland Pattern at Acme Records, Milwaukee — 7pm

11/2 | Asian Improv Arts — 6pm

*Magic Malik / Richard Comte / Toma Gouband + Fred Jackson Jr. / Kioto Aoki / Tatsu Aoki

11/4 | The Whistler — 9pm

*Magic Malik / Richard Comte + Trempo Trainees & Chicago guests

11/5 | Improvised Music Series, Elastic Arts — 8:30pm

+ Trempo trainees

11/6 | Theater Y — 8pm