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 September 12, 1951) is a talented musician from France. She plays the double bass, sings, and writes music. Joëlle is known for her work in new music and free improvisation. This means she often creates music on the spot, without a script!
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About Joëlle Léandre
Joëlle Léandre is a French artist who has made a big impact in the world of music. She is famous for her skills as a double bassist, which is a very large string instrument. She also uses her voice in unique ways and composes her own pieces.
Her Musical Journey
Joëlle has worked with many important figures in music. She performed with Pierre Boulez's Ensemble InterContemporain. This is a group known for playing modern classical music. She also collaborated with Merce Cunningham, a famous dancer, and John Cage, a groundbreaking composer. Both John Cage and another composer, Giacinto Scelsi, even wrote special music pieces just for her.
In 2007, Joëlle gave a solo concert at a jazz festival in Lisbon, Portugal. She also played in a group called Quartet Noir. This quartet, which included Marilyn Crispell, Urs Leimgruber, and Fritz Hauser, did not perform live very often.
Collaborations with Other Artists
Joëlle Léandre has played with many other amazing musicians. These include artists from jazz and improvised music. Some of her collaborators are Derek Bailey, Anthony Braxton, George E. Lewis, and John Zorn. She has worked with many talented people from around the world.
In 1983, she joined a group called the European Women Improvising Group (EWIG). This group grew from an earlier band called the Feminist Improvising Group. In the early 1990s, she helped start a trio called Les Diaboliques. She formed this group with Irène Schweizer and Maggie Nicols.
In 2002, Joëlle was a visiting professor at Mills College in California. She shared her musical knowledge with students there.
Her Music Recordings
Joëlle Léandre has recorded many albums throughout her career. These recordings show her unique style and her collaborations with other musicians. She has released music on many different labels.
Her discography includes a wide range of solo and group projects. These albums feature her double bass playing, vocals, and compositions. They highlight her work in both contemporary classical and free improvisation.
See also
In Spanish: Joëlle Léandre para niños
