Joëlle Léandre facts for kids
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Joëlle Léandre
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Joëlle Léandre at Cornelia Street Cafe
2 July 2010 Photo: Claire Stefani |
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| Born | 12 September 1951 Aix-en-Provence, France |
| Genres | Contemporary classical, free improvisation |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Double bass, vocals |
| Labels | FMP, Leo, RogueArt, Setola di Maiale Red Toucan, Intakt, Hat Art, Ambiances Magnétique |
| Associated acts | John Cage, Pierre Boulez, Les Diaboliques, Feminist Improvising Group |
Joëlle Léandre (born 12 September 1951) is a talented French musician. She plays the double bass, sings, and writes music. She is well-known for her work in two special kinds of music: new music (also called contemporary classical music) and free improvisation.
New music means classical music created in our time. Free improvisation means making music up on the spot. There are no rules or written notes, just musicians listening and playing together.
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Her Amazing Musical Journey
Joëlle Léandre has worked with many famous musicians and artists. She has performed all over the world.
Working with Classical Music Greats
In the world of contemporary classical music, Joëlle Léandre has played with the Pierre Boulez's Ensemble InterContemporain. This is a famous group that plays modern classical music.
She also worked with Merce Cunningham, a well-known dancer, and John Cage, a very important composer. Both John Cage and another composer named Giacinto Scelsi wrote music especially for her to play.
Jazz and Improvisation Performances
Joëlle Léandre has also performed at big music festivals. In 2007, she gave a solo concert at the Jazz em Agosto festival in Lisbon, Portugal.
At the same festival, she played with a group called Quartet Noir. This group did not perform live very often. The other members were Marilyn Crispell, Urs Leimgruber, and Fritz Hauser.
Collaborations with Other Musicians
Joëlle Léandre loves to work with other musicians. She has played with many artists in jazz and improvised music. Some of these include Derek Bailey, Anthony Braxton, George E. Lewis, Evan Parker, and John Zorn.
She has also worked with Irène Schweizer, Steve Lacy, and Fred Frith. These collaborations show how versatile she is as a musician.
Musical Groups She Joined
In 1983, Joëlle Léandre became part of the European Women Improvising Group (EWIG). This group grew out of an earlier group called the Feminist Improvising Group. These groups brought together women musicians to create and perform.
In the early 1990s, she helped start a trio called Les Diaboliques. She formed this group with Irène Schweizer and Maggie Nicols. They were known for their exciting improvised music.
Her Recordings
Joëlle Léandre has released many recordings throughout her career. These albums show her unique style and her collaborations with other artists.
- 1981 Contrabassiste (QCA Redmark-Liben)
- 1981–1982 Instant Replay with Lol Coxhill (Nato)
- 1982 Live at The Bastille with Maggie Nicols and Lindsay Cooper (Sync Pulse)
- 1982 28 rue Dunois juillet 1982 with Derek Bailey, George Lewis, Evan Parker (Fou)
- 1983 Couscous with Lol Coxhill (Nato)
She has recorded many more albums, both solo and with other musicians. These recordings let people all over the world enjoy her music.
See also
- In Spanish: Joëlle Léandre para niños
