Jacky Terrasson

Germany

Born: 27 November 1966

Years Active: 80, 90, 2000

Genres: Jazz

Styles: Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Modal Music

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By the mid-'90s, pianist Jacky Terrasson was being hailed as one of the bright young lions on the traditional jazz scene. His self-titled 1995 debut for Blue Note Records drew high praise from all corners of the jazz world. His feathery keyboard touch is coupled with a lot of power and passion, and a complete understanding of the blues and improvisation, and Terrasson is also a gifted arranger, putting his own personal stamp on well-known tunes. He's been one of the jazz world's most talked about piano player/composers since he captured everyon...

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