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French-Brazilian pianist and composer Philippe Powell weaves an intimate dialogue between Paris and Rio. His music blends the freedom of modern jazz with the pulse of samba and the harmonic colors of bossa nova. Balancing lyricism and groove, he explores a musical landscape in search of what Rilke called “the melody of things” — a poetic attention to the beauty and depth of the everyday. Pianiste et compositeur franco-brésilien, Philippe Powell tisse un dialogue intime entre Paris et Rio. Sa musique réunit la liberté du jazz moderne, la pulsation du samba et les couleurs harmoniques héritées de la bossa nova. Entre lyrisme et groove, il explore un paysage musical à la recherche de ce que Rilke appelait « la mélodie des choses » — une attention poétique à la beauté et à la profondeur du quotidien.
He plays a blend of French and Brazilian jazz, incorporating elements of bossa nova, samba, and modern jazz piano.
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He is a French-Brazilian artist, born in Paris, with strong musical ties to Rio.