jeff_the_fish

FRENCH: JEFF THE FISH collectionne les disques de black music depuis plus de 30 ans, influencé par une jeunesse passée dans las sound-systems Reggae et les Soul clubs de Londres il commença à s’investir dans le business de la musique dès les années 80 lorsqu’il vivait à Brixton. Il fut impliqué pendant plus de 20 années dans les scènes Jazz-Funk à Jungle où il participa (en tant qu’artiste, musicien, producteur, label manager, promoter) à un grand nombre de projets et contribua à lancer plusieurs artistes majeurs de cette période. Aujourd’hui retiré des affaires, il se consacre à sa carrière de DJ qui lui permet de promouvoir certains styles musicaux en les proposant à de nouveaux publics. Jeff est le promoter de soirées Londoniennes telles que “It’s Your Thing”, il fait aussi partie de l’organisation “Keepers Of The Lost Groove” et de l'équipe du "Jazzcotech International weekender" en France. Avec talent et éclectisme, il mélange avec aisance Funk, Jazz, Breaks, Hiphop, Rare Groove, Soul et Reggae, tout en créant naturellement une excellente atmosphere festive et qualitative.Vous pouvez le contacter par email (djjeffthefish@gmail.com) ou a Facebook JEFF THEFISH et entendre sets sur mixcloud.

ENGLISH: JEFF THE FISH has been collecting Black music records for 30 years and still buys new records now. As a youth he was a music obsessive and spent a lot of time at Reggae sound systems and Soul clubs. He got serious about music when he lived in Brixton, South London in the 80's. Later he was in the music business (as a musician, producer, artist manager and label owner) for some 20 years and has been involved in many styles and projects in the past ranging from Jazz Funk to Jungle and assisted in launching some major artists in his time in the business. He has retired from all that these days, but still loves to DJ. He also promotes various nights of his own and is part of the KEEPERS OF THE LOST GROOVE organisation in France (see group and page on facebook). Among the eclectic styles he plays are Reggae, Jazz, Hip Hop, old style RnB, Rare Groove, Funk and Soul. He enjoys DJing, and sees it as a mission in keeping these styles of music alive and introducing them to newer and younger audiences. His main focus as a DJ is to create a good atmosphere, good vibes and get a party going with some great quality music.. after all, that’s why you came out isn’t it? You can contact him via facebook on his personal profile (JEFF THEFISH) or email at djjeffthefish@gmail.com... He is also on mixcloud if you want to hear some music..

This is a Weekender with a difference – For lovers of clubbing with a touch of class, quality sounds of JazzFunk, Boogie, Afro, Latin and Dancefloor Jazz, with top DJs in Perpignan, South of France, the centre of the world. The JazzCotech International Weekender brings together 3 of the UK’s most iconic club nights of recent years in sunny Southern France in the pleasant Catalan town of Perpignan on the French/Spanish border, with nearby beaches, mountains, a host of amazing venues and wonderful, like-minded people! As well as club sessions on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we will also have a day of Dance classes, plus daily Lunchtime sound systems, exhibitions, Vintage clothes stalls, Vinyl record stalls and all sorts of other things at special locations going on during the days surrounding the Weekender, so why not come and make a special holiday of it and join us in the sun? It's not expensive, and on top of this, we have negotiated cheaper deals for Weekender goers at hotels and restaurants in Perpignan, so you should be able to do this for roughly the same price as attending a Weekender in the UK. You know it makes sense! MAIN EVENTS: Thursday 29th September: Welcome Party! Collect your Weekender Passes and Site Map and make new friends, whilst enjoying great music courtesy of international DJs who know how to get the party started! Friday 30th September: Weak at the Knees (JazzFunk; Deep Boogie; Rare Groove) An all-you can handle selection of the deepest Boogie … Saturday 1st October Daytime: Dance Classes & JazzCotech Village Various Dance classes for both Adults and Children Vinyl record stalls; Food / Drink stalls and Vintage Clothes stalls; Sound Systems Saturday 1st October Evening: Messin’ Around (Latin, Soul, Disco, Brazilian and a touch of Jazz with a live Dance performance by your hosts, the JazzCotech Dancers) Sunday 2nd October Afternoon: Shiftless Shuffle Out and out Jazz Dance session (Dancefloor Jazz: Fusion, BeBop, Afro, Swing, hard JazzFunk) Every day: Lunchtime sound systems in various locations around Perpignan, featuring all of our amazing DJs. INTRODUCING PERPIGNAN Languishing in the foothills of the Pyrenees, in many way Perpignan feels as much Spanish as French. Sprawling suburbs radiate out from the tight knot of the old town, with its warren of alleys and quaint tenements coloured in shades of lemon, peach and tangerine. This city is the most Catalan of French towns, and Salvador Dali famously declared Perpignan's train station as the "centre of the world". At just 160 kilometres from Barcelona, Perpignan is the last stop before Spain and has a distinctly multicultural character – Spanish and North African accents are just as common here as French. Historically, Perpignan (Perpinyà in Catalan) was the capital of the kingdom of Majorca in the 13th and 14th centuries, a Mediterranean power that stretched northwards as far as Montpellier and included all the Balearic Islands; the Majorcan Kings’ palace still stands guard at the Southern end of the old town. The city became part of France in 1659, with the Pyrenees Treaty, but Perpignan has always retained its colourful Catalan customs and traditions and is still the third-largest ‘Catalan’ city after Barcelona and Lleida (Lérida) in Spain. Perpignan is a lively and fun city. During the Nuit et Fête du vin primeur in October, the newly produced wine is celebrated (and tasted, of course). The Perpignan experience is an unforgettable one: with its many Spanish descendants of those who fled the Civil War, and its Algerian immigrants, this southern city is a melting pot with a cultural identity that is all its own. Perfect for enjoying some Spanish flavour in the South of France. Perpignan is a very small town and the majority of the centre is pedestrianised so it is easy to walk to and from our venues or other events - no taxis or public transport are really needed. There is a bus that costs under 2€ to the nearby beach at CANET PLAGE (7.5 miles away) and takes about 20 minutes. Information on bus times and where to catch them will be provided nearer the time to ensure accuracy according to the up-to-date time table. As well as the town itself, it is worth trying to find time to explore the surrounding countryside with mountains and beaches in close proximity, scattered with beautiful medieval villages. WEATHER Perpignan is the sunniest place in France, and temperatures – even in mid-October – usually reach between 23° and 28° Celsius. Perfect for a day on the nearby beach or hanging in out in one of the town’s many Cafés, Bars or Restaurants, before you join us for the club nights in the evenings!

For all info and tickets etc find us on Facebook under "jazzcotechweekender".