"His densely harmonic reinventions of standards you thought you knew clearly shows a musical genius at work." Eric Brace, "Pilc took his place among the most accomplished and stylistically daring jazz pianists working today." Howard Reich, "The big discovery in the acoustic field was Jean-Michel Pilc. The pianist, making his debut at the festival,... raced up and down the scales like a madman with his right hand... His sound is majestic, his statements urging. Supported by an equally strong rhythm section it didn't take him much effort to get Carel-Willinck Hall NRC Handelsblad, reporting on the North Sea Jazz Festival appearance "I am absolutely stunned by the work of pianist Jean-Michel Pilc... The rhythm section sizzles under (his) leadership" Bob Dorough "...make no mistake about it, to his credit, Mr. Pilc is very unique... I would say that this trio starts at Mars, and then goes from there. Don't expect anything resembling conventional interpretations. This is fascinating and rewarding music..." Rick Helzer, |
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Projects - Trio
After "Live at Iridium" last year, Jean-Michel's unique, explosive yet deeply moving trio work will be featured in a new (studio) recording, "New Dreams" (release spring 2007 on Dreyfus). Jean-Michel has recently composed lots of new material, which will be the basis for deep explorations with his long-time accomplices Thomas Bramerie (b) and Mark Mondesir (d), plus guest Ari Hoenig (d). "One of the astounding jazz piano trios of the past decade.” Don
Williamson, Jazz Review Video: -Solo
Jean-Michel's solo playing has evolved a lot in the last couple of years, getting closer to a "composing on the spot" vision which makes each solo concert a totally new and exhilarating adventure. Jean-Michel takes his audience on a trip, full of surprising and fascinating landscapes. Jean-Michel's solo playing will be prominently featured on a new DVD to be released in 2007, which will also include an extended documentary and previously unreleased concert footage. About his recent solo performance at Montreal Jazz Festival: Video: -Clinics and Masterclasses
Now teaching classes, workshops and ensembles at NYU and LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY, Jean-Michel finds that communicating his passion for music to younger and talented musicians has become a central part of his artistic life. His unique take on music, where curiosity, generosity and fusion with other musicians are essential components, leads him to teach his younger colleagues a sense of focus, storytelling and permanent renewal which allows them to see, feel and perform jazz in a totally new light. All of which is perfectly summed up in this quote by Michelle Senlis: "An innocence which, perpetuated, maintains a state of grace of the creation, where things are constantly reinvented." For more information, contact jmpinfo@jmpilc.com. -Special Projects *Duo with Kenny Werner
No need to introduce the great Kenny Werner. After a highly successful duo concert at Merkin Hall, NYC in December 2005, having experienced so much fun and special moments, Kenny and Jean-Michel decided to turn this one-time event into a long term project. When two such formidable pianists blend their artistry at the service of music-making, fireworks ensue. An exceptional combination. Learn more about Kenny Werner at his site, kennywerner.com. *Hoenig Pilc Project
Brothers in music, rhythm twins, partners in crime... it was time for this two brained and multi-limbed creature to lead a musical project of its own. As leaders and composers, Jean-Michel and Ari bring their sense of musical architecture and colors, not to mention their love of innovative rhythms and uncharted territories. As instrumentalists, they create sounds and flows which are always different, fascinating and unique. An exhilarating experience. Learn more about Ari Hoenig at his site, www.arihoenig.com
VIDEO: Check out JMP's Trio, featuring Thomas Bramerie on bass, and Mark Mondesir on drums, live in Vienne on June 29, 2005 © CLC Productions, Jazz a Vienne 2005 |
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