AMAURY FAYE
Genres: Post Bop, Third Stream, Soul Jazz, 21st Century Modern • France

French jazz pianist, born in 1990. from discogs Considered as one of the most promising pianists of his generation, Amaury Faye personifies the new wave of jazz made in France. The many awards he received in 2016 (including First Prize at national competition Jazz A Vienne/Rezzo Focal, France; Best Soloist/Instrumentalist Award at international competition Tremplin Jazz d’Avignon and Public’s Choice Award at international competition International Biberacher Jazzpreis, Germany) confirm his undeniable talent as a composer and improviser. He is at his best when leading his trio, breathing new life into this format and its noble pedigree. Their first official album Clearway (PIAS/Jazz Village - 2017) has been released in May 2017 and won the "Revelation!" award by french journal Jazz Magazine/Jazzman in August 2017. Since 2016, Amaury is featured in the Vogue Trio under the direction of italian bass player Giuseppe Millaci. Their first album Songbook (Hypnote Records - 2017) went off read more...