FRÉDÉRIC LOISEAU

Born in Tours in 1964, Frédéric Loiseau first studied economics before pursuing a musical education at the Guitar Institute of Technology in Los Angeles, where he trained with Joe Pass and Joe Diorio. After returning to France in 1989, he refined his craft with Dave Liebman and John Abercrombie, while building a career as both a musician and educator, notably teaching at the Didier Lockwood Music Center.

In 2007, he released his debut album, “Red Shoes”, which was highly acclaimed by critics and earned a nomination at the Django d’Or awards. He has since been involved in numerous projects, including the Pee Bee ensemble and the Chamber Jazz Quintet, and has recorded several albums under his own name, such as “Smile” (2014).

Frédéric Loiseau has collaborated with renowned artists such as Sheila Jordan, Natalie Dessay, Laurent Naouri, Guillaume de Chassy, and many others. He is also the artistic director of projects dedicated to Barbara and Georges Brassens.

Recognized for his versatility and talent for arrangements, he continues to explore new musical horizons through concerts and recordings in France and internationally.

FRÉDÉRIC LOISEAU

Né à Tours en 1964, Frédéric Loiseau se forme d’abord à l’économie avant de poursuivre des études musicales au Guitar Institute of Technology de Los Angeles, où il étudie auprès de Joe Pass et Joe Diorio. De retour en France en 1989, il perfectionne son art avec Dave Liebman et John Abercrombie, tout en développant une carrière de musicien et de pédagogue, notamment ici au Centre des Musiques Didier Lockwood.

En 2007, il sort son premier album “Red Shoes”, acclamé par la critique et nommé aux Django d’Or. Il enchaîne les projets, notamment avec le Pee Bee, le Chamber Jazz Quintet et enregistre plusieurs albums sous son nom, dont “Smile” (2014).

Frédéric Loiseau multiplie les collaborations prestigieuses avec Sheila Jordan, Natalie Dessay, Laurent Naouri, Guillaume de Chassy, et bien d’autres. Il est également directeur artistique de projets autour de Barbara et Georges Brassens.

Reconnu pour sa polyvalence et son sens de l’arrangement, il continue d’explorer de nouveaux horizons musicaux à travers des concerts et enregistrements en France et à l’international.