Hervé Celcal.
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We celebrate #Jazzuary with our special guest, jazz pianist Hervé Celcal.
Coming from Martinique in the French West Indies, Hervé trained on classical piano from the age of 7, and after introducing traditional West Indian pieces in to his classical repertoire, he was introduced to jazz and improvisation.
After settling in Paris in the ’90’s, he worked extensively as an arranger, producer and performer, working internationally with the likes of Boy G Mendes, Ballou Canta, Sally Nyolo, Cabo Verde Show, Dédé St Prix and others…
In 2014 he released his first solo album, which began a series of releases all exploring his unique blend of the traditional bèlè style with contemporary jazz.
His latest album, ‘Colombo’ is an invocation to the Amerindian ancestors, a tribute to the "kouli", the New Orleans groove, classic flights, and jazz ... in short, Creole music!
Coming from Martinique in the French West Indies, Hervé trained on classical piano from the age of 7, and after introducing traditional West Indian pieces in to his classical repertoire, he was introduced to jazz and improvisation.
After settling in Paris in the ’90’s, he worked extensively as an arranger, producer and performer, working internationally with the likes of Boy G Mendes, Ballou Canta, Sally Nyolo, Cabo Verde Show, Dédé St Prix and others…
In 2014 he released his first solo album, which began a series of releases all exploring his unique blend of the traditional bèlè style with contemporary jazz.
His latest album, ‘Colombo’ is an invocation to the Amerindian ancestors, a tribute to the "kouli", the New Orleans groove, classic flights, and jazz ... in short, Creole music!
