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Pierre Michelot

After piano lessons, Pierre Michelot, who was already fascinated by black American music, devoted himself entirely to the double bass in the '40s. His first performances date from the mid-40s, during which time he performed with Ralph Schecroun and Jean-Claude Forenbach, among other partners. His reputation on the jazz circuit soon made him one of the most sought-after accompanists on the French scene, particularly for visiting Americans and Europeans. This marked the start of a series of historic encounters, during which Pierre Michelot played with Sidney Bechet, Thelonious Monk...