Jazz Legends & Creative Journeys: A Night in the Caves of Paris
A Hero’s Journey Seminar for Creative Leaders with Peter de Kuster
Introduction
Beneath the cobblestone streets near Notre Dame, Paris pulses with the heartbeat of jazz. Here, in the legendary caves of the Latin Quarter, the city’s most storied jazz clubs invite you to step into a world where legends were born and new stories are written every night. Join Peter de Kuster for an immersive evening seminar that weaves the Hero’s Journey with the living history of Parisian jazz, inviting you to reflect on your own creative path and legend.
Seminar Timeline
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 19:30 – 19:45 | Welcome & Introduction: Meet at Caveau de la Huchette, overview of the evening, and introduction to the Hero’s Journey. |
| 19:45 – 20:15 | The Call to Adventure: Explore the history of jazz in Paris, from Django Reinhardt and Sidney Bechet to Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, who found inspiration and community in these very caves. |
| 20:15 – 21:00 | Into the Caves: Guided tour of Caveau de la Huchette—its stone arches, swinging dance floor, and echoes of jazz greats. Reflection on the “crossing the threshold” moment in your own creative journey. |
| 21:00 – 21:45 | Modern-Day Heroes: Live set by a contemporary Dutch pianist, whose improvisations carry the spirit of Paris’s jazz legacy into the present. Discussion: What does it mean to create your own legend today? |
| 21:45 – 22:15 | Tests, Allies, and Ordeals: Visit a second club (Aux Trois Mailletz or Le Caveau des Oubliettes) to experience the diversity of the Paris jazz scene and hear stories of today’s musicians forging their own paths. |
| 22:15 – 22:45 | Return with the Elixir: Group reflection led by Peter de Kuster—how can you, as a creative leader, use the lessons of jazz and the Hero’s Journey to shape your own story? |
| 22:45 – 23:00 | Farewell Toast: Closing words, networking, and a celebratory drink in the cave. |
The Legendary Jazz Caves: Atmosphere Sketch
Imagine descending ancient stone steps into a vaulted cellar, the air thick with anticipation and the scent of history. The Caveau de la Huchette, with its labyrinth of arches and intimate dance floor, feels like a time capsule—its walls vibrating with decades of music and laughter. The lighting is low, the crowd diverse, and every corner hums with possibility. In a shadowed alcove, a Dutch pianist sits at a battered grand piano, his fingers conjuring melodies that bridge eras and continents—a living testament to the enduring spirit of jazz.
Hero’s Journey & Reflection
Throughout the evening, you’ll be invited to reflect on your own creative leadership as a Hero’s Journey:
- Ordinary World: Where are you now in your creative life?
- Call to Adventure: What is calling you forward?
- Crossing the Threshold: What risks are you willing to take?
- Tests and Allies: Who supports you? What challenges do you face?
- Ordeal and Reward: What is your greatest test, and what treasure awaits?
- Return: How will you bring your insights back to your world?
You are the storyteller of your own life. Will you create your legend—or let it slip away?
Why Join This Journey?
- Experience Paris’s most iconic jazz clubs with insider access and stories.
- Hear the legends and meet the new generation of jazz musicians in their element.
- Reflect on your own creative leadership with the guidance of Peter de Kuster.
- Network with fellow creative leaders in an unforgettable setting.
- Leave inspired to write the next chapter of your own legend.
Price
€ 295 per person
Includes guided seminar by Peter de Kuster, entry to two jazz clubs, live music sets, and a farewell drink.
Book Your Place
Spaces are limited for this exclusive night of music, storytelling, and personal transformation. Step into the caves, step into your story—become the legend you are meant to be.
Your Tour Guide
Peter de Kuster is the founder of The Heroine’s Journey & Hero’s Journey project, a storytelling firm which helps creative professionals to create careers and lives based on whatever story is most integral to their lives and careers (values, traits, skills and experiences). Peter’s approach combines in-depth storytelling and marketing expertise, and for over 20 years clients have found it effective with a wide range of creative business issues.
Peter is writer of the series The Heroine’s Journey and Hero’s Journey books, he has an MBA in Marketing, MBA in Financial Economics and graduated at university in Sociology and Communication Sciences.
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