Jacky Terrasson who was acclaimed as one of the 30 artists under the age 30 most likely to make an impact on American culture will give two concerts: one on the press opening in the French Embassy, the other one in Bilkent University. The brilliant pianist is known as the creator of the new jazz standards with his marvelous talent of improvising. By blending elegance and excitement masterly, Terrasson combines Afro and Latin beats with familiar and beautiful jazz melodies. This performance is an opportunity to watch and listen to this piano genius.

Biography

The world-renowned French American jazz pianist Jackie Terrasson studied in the prestigious Berklee College of Music. After the reward in Thelonious Monk contest he took attention of jazz world with his specific style in 1993, his album had been praised by the press. New York Times wrote "reliably brillant and spontaneous" as International Harold Tribune praised his superficial talent of trespassing from pianissimo top fortissimo and his sense of rhythm. In 2003, he took "Victoires du jazz" award with his album Smile. After this he realized his second album Mirror which won critical acclaim in 2007.