Thus, the quintet of young musicians wishes to deliver a message filled with laughter, sharing, and tenderness. A hopeful outlook made possible by mutual support and camaraderie.

Winners of the first prize and the unanimous honorary prize at the Leopold Bellan International Competition, NAKAMA have already performed on prestigious stages such as Sunset-Sunside and the Respire Jazz Festival. They released their first album, "NAKAMA – Live at Sunside," on January 17, 2026.

– Cesar Forques, saxophones
– Jules Charbonnier, piano
– Mehdi Hamidou, double bass
– Pierre Bouchard, drums
– Matthieu Chauvet, guitar