Michel Reis
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Michel Reis is a Luxembourg
jazz pianist and composer who has performed internationally with a number of bands as well as solo.
on 11 September 1982, Reis began to play the piano when he was 8. When he started improvising and composing in his early teens, his father enrolled him in the jazz department at the Luxembourg Conservatory where he studied harmony, composition, improvisation and ensemble. In 2002, he won a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music
in Boston
, graduating in 2006. Michel Reis released his first album as a leader for WPR (Waltzing-Parke Records) in 2005, featuring Michael Oien on the bass and Dennis Frehse on drums.
When he was 14, Reis played as a sideman and when he was 16, he became leader of a trio. In 2003, he performed with Gast Waltzing
for the album "Fables of Lost Time" and played at the Chet Atkins Festival in Nashville. Reis has performed in Europe, the United States and Japan, with several bands including his own trio. He has also played with the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra
, as well as in duo and solo performances.
In 2010, he recorded his third album with nine of his own compositions. It features bassist Tal Gamlieli and drummer Adam Cruz. Flugelhorn player Vivek Patel and soprano saxophonist Aaron Kruziki are featured as guest artists.
Luxembourg
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jazz pianist and composer who has performed internationally with a number of bands as well as solo.
Biography
Born in Luxembourg CityLuxembourg (city)
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on 11 September 1982, Reis began to play the piano when he was 8. When he started improvising and composing in his early teens, his father enrolled him in the jazz department at the Luxembourg Conservatory where he studied harmony, composition, improvisation and ensemble. In 2002, he won a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
in Boston
Boston
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, graduating in 2006. Michel Reis released his first album as a leader for WPR (Waltzing-Parke Records) in 2005, featuring Michael Oien on the bass and Dennis Frehse on drums.
When he was 14, Reis played as a sideman and when he was 16, he became leader of a trio. In 2003, he performed with Gast Waltzing
Gast Waltzing
Gaston Waltzing is a Luxembourg trumpeter and composer. He has created several jazz bands including Largo and the Luxembourg National Jazz Orchestra and has composed music for films and television programmes as well as operas combining classical music with jazz and rock.-Biography:Born in...
for the album "Fables of Lost Time" and played at the Chet Atkins Festival in Nashville. Reis has performed in Europe, the United States and Japan, with several bands including his own trio. He has also played with the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra
Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra
The Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra , abbreviated to OPL, is the national orchestra of Luxembourg, and is based in Luxembourg City. The orchestra formerly performed at the Grand Théâtre de la Ville de Luxembourg and the Conservatoire de Luxembourg...
, as well as in duo and solo performances.
In 2010, he recorded his third album with nine of his own compositions. It features bassist Tal Gamlieli and drummer Adam Cruz. Flugelhorn player Vivek Patel and soprano saxophonist Aaron Kruziki are featured as guest artists.
Discography
- "A Young Mind", WPR Records (2006)
- "Fairytale", WPR Records (2009)
- "Point of No Return", Armored Records (2010)