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Philippe LeJeune
French pianist Philippe LeJeune played on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 8 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. He brings a unique blend of American jazz and blues tradition, impressing listeners with his expressive and refined piano style.
Philippe LeJeune is a perfect example of the jazz and blues mix that’s deeply rooted in American jazz tradition. Inspired by a 1968 concert of Memphis Slim in Reims, he quit classical music and taught himself the blues, collecting boogie-woogie records. In 1980, he recorded the album “Dialog In Boogie” with Memphis Slim. LeJeune’s playing is a blend of sobriety and expressiveness, with a light touch weaving subtle right-hand figures over a solid left-hand boogie-woogie beat. His repertoire spans from classic barrelhouse boogie-woogie to tunes by Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Milt Jackson, and George Gershwin. His performance showcased a wide range of blues styles and grooves, leaving the audience in good spirits. Tickets were $10.
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