A renowned jazz accordionist, Richard Galliano has been adapting to all styles
since his debut in the 1990s. Born in Cannes on December 12, 1950, this disciple
of Astor Piazzolla and former accompanist to Claude Nougaro and Chet Baker has
moved from chanson to jazz with ease and brio, offering rich albums such as
Viaggio in 1993, or the generic tango of P.J. in 1996. Jazz greats flocked to
his often award-winning albums, from French Touch (1998) to Face to Face (2001).
From 2010 onwards, the accordion virtuoso pays tribute to the composers who
inspired him: Bach and then Vivaldi ...