Music: Jean Pierre Rebillard, Musician and Composer

Armed with an impressive repetoire, contrebasse in hand, Jean Pierre Rebillard travels France in the tradition of the troubador, bringing with him rythym and cool, effortless improvisation, and his own joyful take on the classics. He has been master of the upright bass for some 30 years, a serendipitous twist of fate. "I was in a rock band, playing lead guitar" Rebillard explains. "But I couldn't play "Jumpin' Jack Flash" so the leader of the band switched me to bass". Having earned a teaching degree in music but feeling unfullfilled in this role, he changed direction and never looked back. In Lille one day and Normandy the next, playing for the hep cats dancing rock 'n roll at the famous Caveau de la Huchette in Paris to composing a romantic tribute, Rebillard's goal is to keep growing. He released his latest CD "Histoires 2", a compilation of original duets and standards with guitarist Serge Merlaud in November of 2009, and he has recently become a student of classical cello. The cd goes down as smooth as a very expensive Armagnac, perfect for a romantic dinner or getting your tantric groove on. Merlaud plays guitar with sensitivity and nuance, together they create magic! 15 euro available at FNAC Montparnasse, Les Halles, and Les Ternes, also Paris Jazz Corner.