Boogie Woogie Blues pianist: Jean-Pierre Bertrand, Solo Piano or with a band, boogie and swing

Smart & Swing / Blues & Boogie woogie

"Slim & Fat Boogie"

Jean-Pierre Bertrand is considered by the media and by the public to be one of the best Boogie Woogie pianists in France.

Born in 1955 in St Germain en Laye, from the age of 14, he dedicated himself to learning this style by listening to pianists such as Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, Sammy Price, Memphis Slim, Lloyd Glenn or Meade Lux Lewis.
Playing the piano solo, in duets, trios or with a band, since 1989 he has recorded 10 albums.

Apart from being the organiser and producer of "Jazz Nights and Boogie Piano" in Paris and of the "Beaune Blues Boogie Festival", where every year the best pianists of this genre in the world are brought together, he also creates and organises musical events for corporate clients and indviduals.

He is behind the "revival" of Boogie Woogie in France, playing a great part in its promotion by providing a platform for the current generation of Boogie Woogie, Blues and Swing pianists from around the world ... Read more