Meslay-du-Maine. Interview : 25 ans après ses débuts, où en est le festival Ateliers Jazz de Meslay-Grez ?

Pour cette 25^e édition qui aura lieu du 21 au 28 mai 2022, Jeff Landeau dévoile les nouveautés et les projets en cours pour faire perdurer la fête à Meslay-du-Maine (Mayenne).

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