Musicians dedicated to your event
A collective of musicians based in Caen
Bulles de Swing brings together professional musicians around Vihuela Deshogues, violinist, founder and artistic director of the collective. Based in Caen, the band performs at weddings, corporate events and private celebrations throughout Normandy.
Vihuela is your main contact when preparing the music for your event and performs at every engagement. Depending on the event and chosen line-up, he is joined by guitarists, double bass players and other instrumentalists with whom he regularly performs. The accompanying musicians may vary, while the artistic direction and musical identity of Bulles de Swing remain consistent.
The portraits below introduce several musicians from the collective. The photographs and videos throughout the website reflect the different line-ups that have performed at our events. Discover our live music options, from solo violin to quintet.
Vihuela Deshogues, violinist
I help you prepare the music for your event, from choosing the line-up to selecting the repertoire.
I began playing the violin at the age of five. After fifteen years of classical training, I turned to jazz and improvised music. I hold a Diplôme d’études musicales (DEM) in Jazz and Improvised Music from the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Caen and have around twenty years of experience performing at events with the band Swing Uppercut.
Jazz and swing are my main musical styles. My background also allows me to perform classical music, French songs, pop, bossa nova and traditional music, so we can build a programme suited to the moments you would like to accompany.
Antonin Jouan, guitarist
I graduated in jazz guitar from the Rouen Conservatoire in 2011 and have always drawn inspiration from a wide range of musical styles.
From Normandy to stages in Paris, I have performed with several bands, including Jafar, a trance-folk trio, as well as Quartet de la Forêt, with whom I performed at the Sunset and Baiser Salé jazz clubs in Paris.
Passionate about swing and improvisation, I perform throughout Normandy with my guitar. With Bulles de Swing, I share my love of rhythm, melody and musical dialogue.
Anthony Marie, guitarist
Growing up listening to the Beatles, I quickly developed a passion for blues, funk, reggae and rhythm and blues.
Two years abroad and a variety of musical encounters then led me towards Latin music, particularly bossa nova, which enriched my rhythmic and harmonic approach. I have taken part in several projects, including Nova, Edo Feeling Band and Simply Soul.
Meeting Vihuela and the band Swing Uppercut introduced me to swing and Gypsy jazz. These are the styles I now enjoy performing with Bulles de Swing.
Hugues Letort, double bass player
A professional musician for twenty-five years, I began playing guitar as a teenager. At the age of twenty-three, I joined the jazz department of the Caen Conservatoire, first on bass guitar and later on double bass.
I have since performed with numerous bands in Normandy, including Muz’ Nouch for French songs, Bakelite All Stars for ska, Mazarski for Gypsy jazz, Afro Lion Sextet and Play Own Play for jazz.
These experiences shape my double bass playing and the way I accompany the musicians of Bulles de Swing.
Franck Robin, double bass player
A double bass player and saxophonist, I am now based in Normandy after spending around thirty years in the Paris region.
During that time, I taught music at institutions including the Conservatoire d’Orsay, the CIM and Bernard Mauri’s Beaubourg jazz school. I also performed with numerous ensembles, from duos to big bands, both in jazz clubs and on major stages.
Today, I bring this experience of live performance and ensemble playing to the musicians of Bulles de Swing.
A line-up for your event in Normandy
We choose the musicians and repertoire with you according to the venue, number of guests and atmosphere you are looking for.
• Wedding cocktail reception: jazz and swing to accompany conversation during your wedding reception.
• Wedding ceremony: solo violin, duo or trio for the moments you would like to accompany with music.
• Corporate event: live music adapted to your reception and any speeches or announcements.
• Private event: background music or a concert for a birthday, family celebration or reception with friends.
To prepare your event, browse our repertoire and read reviews of our performances.
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