FRÉDÉRIQUE'S TRIO


Continuously developing her own voice, Frédérique founded in 1998 Frédérique's Trio (piano & vocals, bass and drums) to present a completely new blend of Jazz standards and French songs. "A charismatic and adventurous performer, Frédérique succeeds in creating a beautiful mélange from her highly diverse musical passions, mainly classical, jazz, salsa, Arabic music and French chansons." (Concerto Magazine, 2000) Combining a delicate pianistic touch and high-energy improvisations in original arrangements, she invents a "third way" between two established genres, capturing the essential elements of both. "Thanks to her beautifully rich voice and her energetic, yet lyrical, piano playing, she lends a distinctly personal and emotional touch to her material" (Concerto Magazine, 2000). She completed her first trio album Secret Love in December 1999.

Performing every week at Madame X for four years, the group had the opportunity to welcome diverse guests musicians as Frédérique likes to explore new combinations: with trumpet (Tim Ouimette who also appears on the CD Secret Love), trombone, violin, saxophone, clarinet and bass clarinet.

Parallel to her New York Jazz trio, Frédérique has developped a trio in Paris where she performs regularly too.
She recently combined the two experiences in a new CD called Paris - New York...and Elsewhere, featuring musicians from both cities. The CD is released in New York in March 2006 and in Paris in May 2006.