Notes Between Two Shores

A French trumpet player brings his artistic vision to the French American Cultural Days 2026.

A poetic journey where music becomes a bridge between cultures and people. The French American Cultural Days (FACD) return to San Francisco in 2026, bringing together artists from both sides of the Atlantic for a day of performances, exhibitions, workshops and cultural encounters across the city. Organized by Culture Without Border and partners, this new edition celebrates dialogue, artistic innovation and the power of creation to build bridges between communities.

This year, FACD opens its doors wider than ever. Early bird tickets are already available for eight dollars instead of ten, and donations to support the festival’s educational and cultural programming can be made directly on our website. In that spirit of openness and shared creativity, we are thrilled to welcome French trumpeter Michel Jacquot to the 2026 lineup.

"The truth is that music imposed itself on me"

Michel Jacquot

Michel’s artistic voice is unmistakably his own. His work with Récitals Nomades and his belief that music belongs everywhere (on stage, in the street, in intimate spaces or monumental ones) immediately resonated with the mission of FACD. When we invited him to join us in San Francisco, he answered with sincerity, poetry, and a passion that reflects the heart of Culture Without Border.

When asked why he became an artist, Michel responded with a disarming simplicity. “I never really thought about it. I didn’t come from a family of musicians or artists. The truth is that music imposed itself on me. It felt like the only way to share something I had inside me. A language that goes beyond words, a space of total freedom where I can express the intimate and reach the universal.”

For him, the trumpet is not just an instrument. It is a voice, sometimes powerful, sometimes fragile, always human. “Through my art, I try to express sensitivity, strength and human vulnerability. I want each note to carry an emotion, each silence to hold a memory. I love when music creates a bridge between souls, when it speaks directly to the heart without filters or barriers.”

FACD 2026 marks an important step in Michel’s artistic journey: one that he has dreamed about since childhood.

Follow his artistic journey on Instagram: instagram.com/michel_jct

"I want to share my personality: sincere, vibrant,

full of emotion"

“Participating in the French American Cultural Days is an honor and a source of inspiration. I have always admired American culture, its energy, its freedom, its ability to mix influences. This event embodies that idea of dialogue between cultures. It’s a chance to share my voice as a French artist while discovering the vitality of the American scene. I can’t wait to create new projects and meet people from different backgrounds in San Francisco.”

More than a performance, Michel sees his participation as a meeting.“I want to share my personality: sincere, vibrant, full of emotion. Beyond notes and music, this is a human experience. A moment where two stories and two ways of seeing the world meet. I love being where people don’t expect classical music to be. I want to show that it is alive, nomadic, accessible, and far more expansive than tuxedos and concert halls.”

Michel’s vision reflects the spirit of Culture Without Border: inclusive, innovative, and rooted in meaningful exchange. His curiosity for contemporary creation, his desire to perform in unexpected places and his belief in music as a universal language make him an ideal ambassador for our values.

Support Michel’s Journey

To bring Récitals Nomades to life during FACD 2026, Michel will undertake a creative journey across San Francisco and the Bay Area. This project requires support for travel, logistics and performances throughout the festival.

Our community is invited to follow his progress and help make this vision possible through his GoFundMe page: gofund.me/10e45e03

Together, let’s ensure that Michel Jacquot’s trumpet carries its nomadic voice from Burgundy to the Bay and beyond !