French Pianist Jean-Michel Pilc at the Jazz Bakery this week. DON'T MISS!!!
by jazzcat on Sep.22, 2004, under News
Born in 1960 in Paris, self-taught, Jean-Michel Pilc has played with
some of the best American and European jazz musicians: Roy Haynes,
Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman, Jean Toussaint, Rick Margitza, Martial
Solal, Michel Portal, Daniel Humair, Marcus Miller, Kenny Garrett,
Lenny White, Chris Potter, John Abercrombie, Lew Soloff and Richard
Bona. He has also worked with Harry Belafonte, as his musical director
and pianist.
While living in Europe, Jean-Michel toured in forty countries and
participated in more than a dozen recordings, as well as many film
scores.
Jean-Michel's desire to expand his musical experience brought him to
New York City in 1995. There, he formed a trio with Francois Moutin
(bass) and Ari Hoenig (drums). Soon, they were performing in most jazz
venues in NYC, including: Blue Note, Birdland, Knitting Factory and
Sweet Basil.
For more information, check out www.jmpilc.com!