VILLA PARADISIO IS MY FIRST PIANO SOLO ALBUM: I would say it is somewhere between neo-classical 19th century, romantic inspirations and ethnic inspired composition. Villa Paradisio is the culmination of 7 years work during which I sought transcendence through musical beauty. This point was reached through experimentation and a maturation of personal compositions and ideas.VILLA PARADISIO IS CURRENTLY AN UNSIGNED PRODUCTION BUT IS AVAILABLE TO BUY THROUGH REQUEST. PLEASE HAVE A LISTEN TO THE SELECTED TRACKS. I REALLY WELCOME ANY THOUGHTS OR COMMENTS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY AND ARE INTERESTED IN BOOKING ME FOR CONCERTS OR THE ALBUM.
The piano: A Fazioli 278
The recording location: the Reformed Church of Passy in France for its exceptional acoustics. I preferred a natural environment rather than a recording studio to bring an authentic atmosphere to the melodies, giving emphasis to the soul of the album.
My valuable collaborations: Joel Perrot who proved himself a careful and very competent sound engineer, Gabrielle Callard for her poetic genius and Artistic Management, the fantastic artwork created by Claude Larosa.
FROM FOUNDATIONS TO VILLA PARADISIO
Everything starts in my southern home city of Nice, where I learn piano under the direction of a student of Alfred Cortot at the National Music Academy. I obtain a first prize in piano and a first prize in Chamber Music
In my 20s, I move to the “Big Cityâ€, Paris, where I can satisfy my music addiction. I get to explore contrasting styles. A World Tour with Zaka Percussions (African Music) definitely ends up getting me in the swing of things.
Today, I am so glad that I have known such diversity in my career: TV shows, festivals, theatre, Music Halls, recording albums, music production, advertisement, film music… Rock, Hip Hop, Jazz, Pop Music…or unexpected styles such as children music or Caribbean music!
MUSIC PROJECTS
Launch of a piano/accordion duet on Mediterranean jazz compositions with Christian Toucas
BIO SHOTS
My Ideal Music: a cross between anything soulful that gives me butterflies in the stomach and is heart rendering.
Best moments on stage: my first appearance on stage aged 20 with my first band Yemba (with Hugo Ripoll), crowded concerts in Africa with Zaka Percussions, stages with the most famous French Pop Star Johnny Halliday, or talented song-writers like Allain Leprest, Gilbert Laffaille, Serge Utgé-Royo.
My Joy as a Musician: the look of joy on the faces of the audience after a concert, playing for a singer who has BEAUTIFUL lyrics (for the love of language)