C\u00e9dric Hanriot<\/b> is a pianist, composer, arranger, sound designer, and music producer celebrated globally for his collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Terri Lyne Carrington, Donny McCaslin<\/b>, and Erik Truffaz<\/b>, among other jazz legends. A recipient of prestigious scholarships and international awards, Hanriot\u2019s artistry has made a significant mark in the jazz world.<\/p>\n
He contributed as a pianist and sound designer\u2014alongside Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding, and Gregory Porter<\/b>\u2014to Dianne Reeves\u2019 Grammy-winning album \u201cBeautiful Life\u201d<\/b> (2015 Best Jazz Vocal Album). His innovative approach blends influences from classical composers<\/b> (Faur\u00e9, Ravel, Debussy), electronic music<\/b>, hip-hop<\/b> (Kendrick Lamar, J Dilla), neo-soul<\/b>, and pop rock<\/b>, underpinned by his deeply rooted jazz identity (Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau).<\/p>\n
In 2022, Hanriot released his acclaimed album \u201cTime is Color Vol.1\u201d<\/b>, a powerful fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and urban sounds that embodies his authentic style. The album received glowing reviews from Le Monde<\/b>, The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum<\/b>, and was featured on Barack Obama\u2019s Spotify playlist<\/b>. It was also awarded CHOC by Jazz Magazine<\/b>, 5 stars by BBC Magazine<\/b>, and ranked among the Top 10 Albums of 2022 by MOJO Magazine<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Hanriot\u2019s inventive and eclectic musical universe reflects his unique journey as a self-taught musician who approaches sound with precision and sensitivity. His ability to seamlessly blend genres and explore musical \u201ccolors\u201d has cemented his place as a distinguished and innovative figure in contemporary jazz.<\/p>\n