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Benoît Delbecq
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Benoît Delbecq performing in Paris, 2007
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| Born | 6 June 1966 Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Paris, France |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Piano |
Benoît Delbecq (born 6 June 1966) is a French pianist and composer. He is known for his unique style in jazz and improvised music. He has released many albums and worked with various artists around the world.
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Benoît's Early Life and Musical Start
Benoît Delbecq was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. He grew up in a family that loved music. He started learning to play the piano when he was seven years old.
He first studied jazz music in Paris. Later, he joined a special school for jazz and improvised music called IACP in 1982. He also studied sound engineering at the same time.
In 1983, he met a famous jazz pianist named Mal Waldron. Mal Waldron encouraged Benoît to create his own music. Benoît worked as an assistant director for films and in sound engineering for a while.
However, his passion for music led him to become a professional musician. This happened after he attended a jazz workshop in Canada in 1987. There, he learned from well-known musicians like Dave Holland and Steve Coleman. He also studied music composition and piano at conservatories in France. In 1990, he met drummer Steve Argüelles, who became a long-time music partner.
Benoît's Music Career
Since 1989, Benoît Delbecq has played on nearly 150 music recordings. He performs as a solo pianist and also uses electronics in his music. He leads or co-leads many music groups, from duos (two musicians) to quintets (five musicians).
He also works on many different types of creative projects. These include music for theater, dance, visual arts, movies, and radio shows.
Awards and Recognition
Benoît Delbecq has received several awards for his music:
- In 1995, he won the Prix de la Sacem with his group Kartet.
- In 2001, he received the Prix de la Villa Médicis Hors les Murs.
- In 2009, he was given a fellowship from the Civitella Foundation in New York.
- Two of his albums, The Sixth Jump and Circles and Calligrams, won a Grand Prix International de l'Académie Charles Cros. This is a major award for music in France.
Selected Music Albums
Benoît Delbecq has released many albums as a leader or co-leader of various groups. Here are a few examples of his work:
- Kartet Hask (1992)
- Paintings (1993)
- Pursuit (1999)
- Piano Book (2001)
- Nu Turn (2001) - This was a solo piano album.
- Circles and Calligrams (2010) - Another solo piano album.
- The Weight of Light - solo piano (2021)
He often works with other talented musicians on his albums.
