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PROGRESSIVE MALOYA JAZZ<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meddy Gerville<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An ipressive Creole jazz experience where virtuosic piano and vibrant vocals.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Meddy Gerville is one of the leading voices of R\u00e9union Island\u2019s contemporary music scene. A pianist, singer, composer, arranger and producer, he has spent more than twenty-five years crafting a vibrant musical language where jazz meets maloya, s\u00e9ga and the many cultural currents of the Indian Ocean.Born in Saint-Pierre, R\u00e9union, Gerville developed his artistic vision through a series of acclaimed recordings, beginning with Reunion Island in 1997 and Jazz\u2019Oya in 2000. His work is rooted in the rhythmic and emotional power of maloya, the emblematic music of Reunion Island while opening it to the harmonic freedom of jazz, contemporary sounds and improvisation. This distinctive fusion, often described as Jazz\u2019Oya or Maloya Jazz, has become his artistic signature.<\/p>\n

A highly expressive pianist and charismatic performer, Meddy Gerville has collaborated with an exceptional range of musicians, including Randy Brecker, Lionel Loueke, Giovanni Hidalgo, Michel Alibo, Dominique Di Piazza, Horacio \u201cEl Negro\u201d Hernandez, Nguyen L\u00ea, Hamilton de Holanda and Dany\u00e8l Waro. His projects have taken him to stages across Europe, China and the Indian Ocean, including appearances at the Olympia in Paris and collaborations with the Paris Jazz Big Band.<\/p>\n

With albums such as Jazz Amwin, Tropical Rain and Mon Maloya, Gerville continues to explore a modern, generous and deeply Creole music. His ensemble combines sophisticated jazz interplay, irresistible grooves, powerful vocals and the pulsating rhythms of Reunion Island. The result is an uplifting live experience: a celebration of roots, movement and cultural exchange, carried by virtuosity, warmth and an unmistakable sense of place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Meddy Gerville is available solo, and also as a trio, quartet and quintet.<\/div>\n
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Line-up can be adapted to the artistic direction, venue capacity and event format.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

PRESS<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The major discovery of the festival was Meddy Gerville, whose bracing maloya jazz, with its melodic shimmer and earthy, percussive foundation, struck a chord with the local audience.
\nKEVIN LE GENDRE, JAZZWISE (UK)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Meddy Gerville\u2019s version of \u2018Blue Rondo\u2019 is the fastest I\u2019ve ever heard it played. He has remarkable technique. His improvisations show a great sense of composition and development.
\nDAVE BRUBECK, American jazz pianist and composer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Gerville\u2019s warm rhythms and Creole songs make for a trustworthy postcard of a far-flung island\u2026 His music has now made it to Beijing\u2019s Nine Gates Jazz Festival.
\nGLOBAL TIMES, CHINA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Discography<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Tropical Rain | 2025<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mon Maloya | 2020<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ek Out’ Lamour | 2015<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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7eme Ciel | 2012<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Fo Kronm La Vi | 2011<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Jazz Amwin | 2006<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ti Pa Ti Pa N’al\u00e9 | 2006<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Line up<\/p>\n<\/div>

Meddy GERVILLE | Piano, Lead Vocal<\/span>
\nLionel LOUEKE | Guitar<\/span>
\nGiovanni HIDALGO | Percussion<\/span>
\nMichel ALIBO | Electric Bass<\/span>
\nEmmanuel FELICITE | Drums<\/span>
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\nRandy BRECKER | Trumpet<\/span>
\nHamilton DE HOLANDA | Bandolim<\/span>
\nNguyen L\u00ca | Electric guitar<\/span>
\nDominique DI PIAZZA | Electric bass<\/span>
\nDamien SCHMITT | Drums<\/span>
\nKarim ZIAD | Drums<\/span>
\nMyra MAUD | Lead singer<\/span>
\nOlivier ARASTE | Lead singer<\/span>
\nBernard JORON | Lead singer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Listen to the actual project<\/p>\n<\/div>

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