Kamil Rustam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kamil Rustam
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| Born | 28 January 1962 |
| Origin | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Occupation(s) | musician, record producer |
| Instruments | guitar, keyboards, bass |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Kamil Rustam is a very talented musician. He is known as a guitarist, composer, and producer. He can play many different styles of music.
Kamil was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He moved to Paris, France, when he was young. In Paris, he worked with many top French pop artists. In 1985, he won an award called "Les Victoires de la Musique". He won for Producer of the Year. He shared this award with his friends Manu Katché and Gabriel Yared. He was also nominated for Best Studio Musician in 1986 and 1987.
In 1996, Kamil moved to Los Angeles, USA. He has worked a lot in the American entertainment industry. In 2021, he joined the band for the French TV show The Voice. He now spends his time between the U.S. and France.
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Kamil's Musical Journey
Playing for Other Artists
Kamil Rustam became famous for being able to play any music style. He quickly became one of the most wanted guitarists in France. This was in the 1980s and 1990s. He was nominated twice for Best Session Musician. This was at the 1986 and 1987 "Les Victoires De La Musique" awards. A session musician is someone who plays music for recordings or live shows. They play for artists who are not part of their main band.
Producing and Arranging Music
Kamil Rustam started producing music in 1984. His school friend Patrick Bruel asked him to produce his first song. This song, "Marre de cette nana la," sold over a million copies! A producer helps artists make their music sound great. They guide the recording process. Kamil then produced many albums for famous French artists. These included Florent Pagny and Patricia Kaas. He won Best Producer in 1985 for Michel Jonasz's album Unis vers l'uni.
The Band 'Preface'
From 1985 to 1988, Kamil Rustam was a full-time member of the band Preface. The band also included Manu Katché on drums and lead vocals.
His Album: Cosmopolitain
Kamil Rustam released his first album, Cosmopolitain, on October 20, 2017. This album has instrumental songs. Kamil wrote them with keyboardist Arnaud Dunoyer. It also has a new version of the song 'Tempted' by Squeeze. The album mostly sounds like jazz fusion music. But Kamil shows he knows many different music styles.
Many famous musicians helped with the album. These included keyboardist Randy Kerber and drummers Manu Katche and Vinnie Colaiuta. Other soloists like Bob Reynolds on saxophone also played.
Kamil had recorded with the amazing saxophonist Michael Brecker in 1997. The song 'New Amsterdam' on the album was re-recorded. It featured Brecker's soloing, even after he passed away.
The first song, 'Sand Dunes', had a music video released before the album. It gained over 100,000 views by April 2017.
Working with Other Artists
Kamil Rustam has recorded, written, or performed with many artists. Here are some of them:
- Matt Pokora
- CeCe Winans
- El DeBarge
- Vladimir Cosma
- Slimane (singer)
- Marc Lavoine
- Zaz
- Louane
- Anne Sila
- Aaron Neville
- Christophe
- Ruben Studdard
- Gabriel Yared
- Julien Doré
- Kendji Girac
- Nolwenn Leroy
- Jennifer Holliday
- B.B. King
- Michael Brecker
- Patrick Fiori
- Yael Naïm
- Charles Aznavour
- Zazie
- Johnny Hallyday
- Patrick Bruel
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
- Michel Berger
- Jean-Jacques Goldman
- Michel Jonasz
- Maurane
- Manu Katché
- MC Solaar
- David Foster
- Shy'm
- Pino Palladino
- David Hallyday
- Patricia Kaas
- Lââm
- Bonnie Tyler
- Ben Vereen
- Florent Pagny
- Francis Cabrel
- Celine Dion
- Jennifer Lopez
- Amel Bent
- Barbra Streisand
- Peter Gabriel
- Alejandro Sanz
- Shaggy
- Christophe Maé
- Charlotte Church
- Josh Groban
- Toni Braxton
- Enrique Iglesias
- Cher
- Merwan Rim
- Vince Gill
- Leslie
- Youssou N'Dour
- Kelly Clarkson
- Bruce Willis
- Snoop Dogg
- Vitaa
- Anastacia
- Chrissie Hynde
- Sinéad O'Connor
- Jessica Simpson
- France Gall
- James Ingram
- En Vogue
- Oleta Adams
- Vanessa Paradis
- Chimène Badi
- Deniece Williams
- Stephanie Mills
- Peabo Bryson
- Jeffrey Osborne
- Jon Secada
- Sofiane Pamart
- Juliette Armanet
- Patrice Rushen
- Calogero
- Tina Arena
- Claudio Capeo
- Lara Fabian
- Caroline Campbell
- Natasha St-Pier
- Stevie Wonder & John Mayer
Music for Films
Kamil Rustam has also contributed to the music for several films:
- 1988: Preuve d'amour
- 1998: Black Mic Mac 2
- 1995: Les Truffes
- 1997: La vérité si je mens
- 1998: Taxi
- 1999: The Bone Collector
- 2000: Rugrats In Paris
- 2000: Under Suspicion
- 2002: The Wild Thornberrys Movie
- 2003: Rugrats Go Wild
- 2006: Blood Diamond
- 2007: The Neighbor
- 2008: Dark Streets
- 2009: The Ministers
- 2010: Lullaby for pi
- 2012: Clash
- 2020: Le Lion
- 2020: Divorce Club
- 2020: C'est Magnifique
- 2020: Call Of Duty Mobile Season 6
Awards and Nominations
Kamil Rustam has received recognition for his work:
- Best Producer (winner): 1985 "Les Victoires de la Musique"
- Best Session Musician (nominee): 1986 "Les Victoires de la Musique"
- Best Session Musician (nominee): 1987 "Les Victoires de la Musique"
