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Projects
- Trio

From left to right: Thomas, Jean-Michel, Mark
Pori Jazz Festival, July 2004 - photo by Leena Tuomanen
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
Thomas has played with: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chet Baker, Al Foster,
Tommy Flanagan, Joe Lovano, Tom Harrell, David Sanchez, Jacky
Terrasson, Mulgrew Miller.
Mark has played with: John McLaughlin, Joe Zawinul, Jeff Beck, John
Scofield and was featured with Tom Jones & Van Morrisson in the Martin
Scorsese documentary series "Red, White & Blues."
Video:
Jean-Michel
discusses his Trio
-Solo

Photo © Larry Fink
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:
"Pilc gave one of the most dazzling, ingenious and understated
performances of the festival."
"Jaw-dropping technique, boundless imagination and effortless mastery."
Video:
Jean-Michel discusses his solo CD, Follow Me.
-Clinics and Masterclasses

Photo © Thomas Dorn
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

Photo © Jean Ber
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
Jackie-ing/Misterioso
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