JAZZ
Every Saturday night at 21:30 until late
Live jazz at La Part des Anges has become one of the signature experiences at Les Mazots du Clos, and this winter we are proud to host the Peter Elias Trio for a full residency. It is a rare opportunity to hear jazz of this calibre in a room as intimate as ours – close enough to see every detail of the playing, yet relaxed enough to feel completely at home.
Saturday nights at La Part des Anges: great drinks, live jazz, popcorn on the house.
The trio brings together three musicians who are respected across the Swiss and European jazz scenes. Peter Elias is known both as a bassist and as a builder of fine instruments played by top professionals. Noé Macary, a Parisian pianist performing widely in Switzerland and France, brings a clear, personal voice shaped by a broad musical background. Marc-Olivier Savoy, one of the leading drummers in Swiss Romand jazz, is valued for his touch, timing and strong musical identity.
Hearing this kind of ensemble up close in Villars is unusual. Most audiences only encounter music of this standard at established jazz venues or festivals. At La Part des Anges, the setting is smaller, the atmosphere warmer, and the connection to the musicians immediate.
“Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life”
Throughout the winter – from 20 December until the end of March 2026 – the trio will perform every Saturday from 21:30 until late. Our bar team will be serving a full selection of wines, cocktails and spirits, with popcorn on the house, and the space stays open as long as the music continues. After dinner at Saskia’s, guests are invited to come down to La Part des Anges for the jazz.
For guests who appreciate craft, musicianship and authenticity, these Saturday nights are well worth planning around.
For jazz lovers, they are essential.
Peter Elias – Double Bass
Peter Elias is a bassist with a long-standing reputation on both sides of the Atlantic. His career spans performing, recording and teaching in Canada and Europe, and his work as a luthier has made his handcrafted basses sought after by top professionals, including players in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. As a musician, Peter is known for his warm sound, clear lines and unpretentious approach to improvisation. He brings depth, focus and a strong musical centre to the trio.
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Noé Macary – Piano
Noé Macary is a Parisian pianist active across Switzerland and France, performing at venues and festivals such as Montreux Jazz Festival, Moods, Sunside Paris and Vercojazz. His background ranges from chamber music to jazz to contemporary projects, giving him a flexible and personal musical language. Noé’s playing is marked by clarity, sensitivity and a direct, expressive touch. He brings a fresh and articulate voice to the trio.
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Marc-Olivier Savoy – Drums
Marc-Olivier Savoy is one of the leading drummers in Swiss Romand jazz. His work spans jazz and contemporary music, and he has performed with artists such as Fred Wesley, Bugge Wesseltoft, Carlos Mena, Erik Truffaz and the Big Band de Suisse Romande. Known for his refined touch and strong sense of musical space, Marc-Olivier is both a responsive collaborator and a drummer with a clear personal sound. He also teaches at the École de Jazz et de Musiques Actuelles de Lausanne.
