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Antoine Herve Biography

The young Antoine Hervé quickly established himself as one of the most talented French jazz pianists of his generation. At the age of 28, Hervé had the opportunity to conduct the second National Jazz Orchestra.

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Collaborations, partnerships

Antoine Hervé has performed and recorded with Vladimir Cosma, Quincy Jones, Gil Evans, Chet Baker, Dee-Dee Bridgewater, Peter Erskine, Randy Brecker, Yildiz Ibrahimova, Ray Barreto, Miroslav Vitous, Toots Thielemans, Johnny Griffin, Michel Portal, Didier Lockwood, Daniel Humair, Martial Solal, and others.

Awards

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- Martial Solal

"Every musical gesture made by Antoine Hervé says and proves who he is: a great pianist, a great composer, truly one of our day’s great musicians."

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- Martial Solal

"Every musical gesture made by Antoine Hervé says and proves who he is: a great pianist, a great composer, truly one of our day’s great musicians."

Press excerpts

View or download the press review of Leçons de Jazz

(Then click on "Download" at the top left of the Dropbox page.)

"Bright"

- France Music


"Fascinating"

- The Terrace


"This is my real family."

- Quincy Jones


"A magnificent jazz pianist"

"... one of Herbie Hancock's most interesting French disciples, both on piano and as leader of his bands."

- Michel Contat, Télérama

"The explanations are clear, entertaining, and musically insightful, but above all, they are accessible to everyone."

- Anne-Marie Gustave, Télérama


"Of course, he is one of the greatest pianists of our time. But he also plays the 'pedagogue,' that not-so-common, if not rare, instrument that enables the miracle between an art—or a science—and the public."

- CitizenJazz


"The audience is captivated by both JARRETT's music and Antoine HERVÉ's piano performance and teaching skills...
...an exceptional evening, a delighted audience."

- Jazz Culture


"Every musical gesture by Antoine Hervé affirms and proves what he is: a great pianist, a great composer, a truly great musician of today."

- Martial Solal


"Antoine is not just a jazz pianist; I've heard him play Rachmaninov's concertos beautifully... a bit like Keith Jarrett, his legacy is twofold... His connection with the audience is truly exceptional... He has a real inner energy, which allows him to handle improvisation very well."

- Jean-François Zygel, The Terrace


"Before realizing that Antoine Hervé's music is intelligent, we are won over because it is joyful and communicative."

- André Francis - France Music


"As pleasant to listen to as it is to watch, since the eye listens."

"Lots of talent and a mischievous wink!"

- The Latest Jazz News


"Antoine Hervé, always mischievous, knows how to combine knowledge and pleasure."

- Jazz musician


"A pianist with superb touch, very subtle in his firmness, and great skill, sensitivity, and intelligence in his reworking of standards."

- Franck Medioni - Keyboards magazine


"Without a doubt one of the most endearing personalities in French jazz."

- Nice Morning


"One of the best things that ever happened to French jazz, or even jazz in general."

- Olivier Cauvin, Guitar Magazine