Biography
Frédéric Lallet
Born in Dijon on July 9, 1960, Frédéric Paul Lallet started piano at the age of seven at the Musical Confederation of France before pursuing in parallel his musical studies at the Marseilles Conservatory, presided at that time by pianist Pierre Barbizet. He studies counterpoint, harmony, and saxophone, graduating with a "1er Prix of Solfege" in 1975.
At the age of 18 he left the South of France for Los Angeles where he studied at the Dick Grove School of Music graduating in Piano Jazz. Attended numerous master classes with top musicians and composers: Lalo Schiffrin, Henri Mancini, Pat Martino, Russell Ferrante.
Improviser, his personal crossover style close to the "Third Stream" movement ( synthesis of classical and jazz music) blends a large sound palette ranging from Thelonious Monk to Charles Valentin Alkan. His workmanship in writing and experimental improvisation was officially acknowledged by the Superior National Music Conservatory of Paris.
He has recorded in duo and trio with the famous Eddie Gomez, bass player of master jazz pianist Bill Evans, Chick Corea and Danny Gottlieb drummer of guitarist Pat Metheny. Also recorded with bass player Viktor Dovskin, drummer Viktor Espaneshnikov, and German guitarist Werner Hucks. He has recorded several short film music for television and radio jingles.
Commissioned to compose and arrange for the recording of the gospels on compact disc, his work received the official recognition of the National and International Oecumenical authorities.
Frédéric went on to receive the Medal of Honor from the French Cultural Ministry in 1998 for his musical commitment. He gives recitals in several countries: Africa, Australia, USA, Canada, and Europe.
At the age of 18 he left the South of France for Los Angeles where he studied at the Dick Grove School of Music graduating in Piano Jazz. Attended numerous master classes with top musicians and composers: Lalo Schiffrin, Henri Mancini, Pat Martino, Russell Ferrante.
Improviser, his personal crossover style close to the "Third Stream" movement ( synthesis of classical and jazz music) blends a large sound palette ranging from Thelonious Monk to Charles Valentin Alkan. His workmanship in writing and experimental improvisation was officially acknowledged by the Superior National Music Conservatory of Paris.
He has recorded in duo and trio with the famous Eddie Gomez, bass player of master jazz pianist Bill Evans, Chick Corea and Danny Gottlieb drummer of guitarist Pat Metheny. Also recorded with bass player Viktor Dovskin, drummer Viktor Espaneshnikov, and German guitarist Werner Hucks. He has recorded several short film music for television and radio jingles.
Commissioned to compose and arrange for the recording of the gospels on compact disc, his work received the official recognition of the National and International Oecumenical authorities.
Frédéric went on to receive the Medal of Honor from the French Cultural Ministry in 1998 for his musical commitment. He gives recitals in several countries: Africa, Australia, USA, Canada, and Europe.