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About
Born in 1960 in Paris and a citizen of both the United States and Canada, self-taught pianist and composer Jean-Michel Pilc has collaborated with many major jazz figures such as Roy Haynes, Michael Brecker, Kenny Garrett, Chris Potter, and Richard Bona. He has also served as musical director for Harry Belafonte and performed in duo with Jessye Norman.
Based in New York since 1995, he formed a trio with François Moutin and Ari Hoenig, with whom he recorded several acclaimed albums. His international career includes numerous solo, trio, and collaborative projects, as well as prestigious composition commissions, including a Guggenheim Fellowship.
Also recognized as an educator, he has taught at NYU, The New School, and later at McGill University, where he became a full professor and an active figure in the Montreal jazz scene. An author and creator of many improvisation teaching resources, he continues to lead an active career combining performance, recording, and education.