| Jazz, Compositions
Christophe Panzani is a versatile musician—saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, and arranger—and one of the most sought-after artists on the French jazz scene. Born in 1975 in La Tronche, he gained recognition early, notably joining the Carla Bley Big Band and collaborating with artists such as Anne Pacéo, Vincent Peirani, Gaël Faye, and 20syl. He has released several albums as leader or co-leader, including Les Âmes Perdues (2016), Les Correspondances (2020), and more recently Mères Océans (2024), a project blending acoustic and electronic elements that received critical acclaim. His current projects also explore unique artistic collaborations, such as the duo with drummer Ziv Ravitz around Warp & Weft. A recognized figure, he was awarded a Victoire du Jazz in 2020 and continues to perform regularly on European jazz stages.
Tony Paeleman is a French pianist, composer, and producer trained in piano and improvisational music. Active since the 2010s, he has stood out with projects such as Tony Paeleman Quartet, 117 Elements, and The Watershed with Christophe Panzani, Pierre Perchaud, and Karl Jannuska, whose album Inhale/Exhale was released in 2016. He explores a wide range of keyboards and synths, from acoustic piano to Rhodes and electronic instruments. In 2020, he also founded the duo Dalvaard with Christophe Panzani, producing an EP that blends jazz and electronic sounds. In addition to his own projects, Paeleman is a sought-after sideman, participating in numerous ensembles that mix jazz, groove, and contemporary music.
Tony Paeleman: piano
Christophe Panzani: saxophone
