Jacky Terrasson

The Profile

French jazz pianist associated with Blue Note; began recording as a leader in 1992 and is noted for live trio work, including the 1997 live album Alive with Ugonna Okegwo and Leon Parker.

Began recording as a main artist in 1992; joined Blue Note around 1994 (two years after 1992 as stated in the review); Alive is a live album from 1997; Smile was released on Blue Note (2002); collaborators on Alive include Ugonna Okegwo (double bass) and Leon Parker (drums); performed as accompanist for Betty Carter (review mentions seeing him in 1994).

The provided review praises Jacky Terrasson's live trio performance on Alive (1997), highlighting his originality and dynamic interplay with Ugonna Okegwo and Leon Parker. The reviewer situates Terrasson as a distinctive pianist on Blue Note and singles out several standout tracks. Overall strong recommendation to discover his work.