“Mars en Jazz” varnishing
Here are some pictures of the “Mars en Jazz” varnishing that occured recently. A very nice moment… Thanks to all the friends and people who were there and a special thanks to all thegreat team of the “Médiathèque André Malraux ” in Maisons-Alfort ( Dominique, Jean Pierre and Michel ) 🙂
Signing with Terez Montcalm
Here are some pictures of Terez Montcalm signing her painting after her gig in Maisons-Alfort . She came with great musicians and the show was amazing. Thanks for the emotion Terez 🙂
Signing with Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews
Tuve el honor de tener una firma en la parte posterior del cuadro del Trombone Shorty después de su última exposición en París.. Incredible performance !!! The souvenir picture 🙂
Tribute to Francis Dreyfus
Here’s my latest artwork. A tribute painting to Mr Francis Dreyfus who passed away in 2010.He was a great jazz music producer who created the Dreyfus Jazz label in 90’s and promoted many great jazz musicians. He’s missed a lot and I wanted to pay a tribute to his love of Jazz music and his work throughout all this years….(Click on the picture to enlarge it)
MARS EN JAZZ EXHIBIT!
I’m proud to announce , I will show 40 paintings during March 2012 at the “Mars En Jazz” event in Maisons Alfort, my town. That exhibit will take place from March 6th to March 31st 2012 at the Médiathèque André Malraux, 4 rue Albert Camus 94700 MAisons-Alfort, phone :01.43.76.30.77
My paintings will be shown with some pictures of my friend the french photographer an actor Jean Claude Bourbault and with some collector posters of comics and music brought by Jean Claude Slagmulder
There will be many others activities around Jazz during March at the médiathèque as well as gigs, conférences and there will be a show of Terez Montcalm with her band on March 17th at the “Théatre Debussy”
The entrance of the exhibit is free during opening hours. Please check out the following link for opening days and hours . I hope You’ll enjoy your visit to that show 🙂
http://www.maisons-alfort.fr/Website/site/rubriques_tempslibre_vieculturelle_mediatheque.htm
Jazz Legend…
Here’s my latest artwork. A portrait of the piano and keys Jazz legend, Mr Ramsey Lewis. I had the chance to see him on tour last year with his electric band and it was awesome! (click on the pic to enlarge it)
>> Ramsey Lewis gallary page
Jazz from Quebec
Here’s my latest release. A portrait of the jazz singer Terez Montalm. She has a special voice and great songs. She ‘s playing a beautiful Jazz Guitar especially designed for her by Courcelles guitars. She’ll have a show in my town, Maisons-Alfort, in March 2012 🙂
>> Terez Montcalm gallary page
Meeting Raul Midon…
I had recentlly the privilege to meet Raul Midon and his wife in Paris. Here’s a pic we took after the meeting, with that amazing artist and great human being 🙂
Tribute painting to Michel Petrucciani
Here’s my latest painting. A tribute to the great French Jazz piano player Michel Petrucciani: One of my favourites.
>>Michel Petrucciani gallery page
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Pascal Martos on Jazz Colours magazine
Hi everyone! Recently Pascal had an interview with an online magazine “Jazz Colours” about his painting!!
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Here is an English version of the interview: (more…)
NEW ARTWORK !
Here’s my latest work. A tribute to the great Jaco Pastorius who brought the bass in front of the stage and opened a new area for all bass players 🙂
>> Jaco Pastorius gallery page
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Latest painting!
Here’s the latest artwork : A portrait of the inventor of the “slap technique” on the electric bass, Mr Larry Graham! I recently saw him on stage and he was amazing : Jumping, screaming and electrifying the audience like a young rock star! An incredible musician and such a nice person 🙂
>> Larry Graham gallary page
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Here’s a pic I had the honor to take with him on the street after his fantastic show in Paris. Thanks Larry !
Meeting the Duke!
I recently had the honor to meet Mr George DUKE, the master of keyboards, when he came to Paris for a show. And he made me the honor to sign his painting.Here are some pictures we took together.
“I can’t deny it’s me” He said…lol!
Rhonda Henry’s Art
If You love great paintings and jazz music please check out the web site of Rhonda Henry who is inspired by John Coltrane’s music.It’s great!
Check it out: http://www.rhenart.com/page1001.htm
Peace
Pascal
DAVID SANBORN PAINTING
Here’s a painting of my N° 1 sax hero Mr Davisd Sanborn .I did it 2 years ago and I forgot to put it here. So now it’s done 🙂
>> David Sanborn gallery page
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Mr Sanborn was in Paris for a gig a few days ago for an incredible performance, and I had the honor to meet him and tchat with him. Here are pictures we took after the signing of the canvas:
NEW MILES DAVIS ARTWORK !
This is a special artwork ,I’ve just finished for an exhibition that will occur in March 2012 in my town , Maisons-Alfort.
>> Miles Davis [2] gallery page
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This exhibit is called “MARS EN JAZZ” and I wanted to do a Miles Davis painting as a tribute to him and to the great artist Mati Klarwein who painted the “Bitches Brew” LP cover.
“Bitches Brew” by Mati Klarwein
That LP is known as the great entrance of Miles Davis in jazz fusion, using electric instruments for his music. One of my favourite album and a real experience to listen to. (I’ve listen to it during all my painting work)
NEW PAINTING!
Here’s the latest artwork. A portrait of Mr Lee Ritenour, a great guitar player of funk, jazz, rock and brazilian music. That painting is a blink of an eye to a CD cover of his album “Earth Run” 25 years later 🙂
>> Lee Ritenour gallery page
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And here’s the “Earth Run” CD cover back in 1986 when Lee used the Synthaxe Guitar…:-)
New Artwork!!!
Here’s the latest Jazz & Soul painting ! Mr Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews. An amazing young trombone and trumpet player who began playing trombone at age six in a brass band!!!!
>> Trombone Shorty gallery page
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Here’s a pic oh him at age 5. You guess why he’s been called “Trombone Shorty” 🙂
New Painting !
Here’s the latest painting for the” Jazz & Soul” Gallery! Mr Sean Jones great trumpet player and educator ! Check out his Website on the “Friends & Links” section 🙂
>> Sean Jones gallery page
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Latest release!
Here’s the latest painting! A portrait of Mr Kelly ROBERTI, bass player, composer and poet . His music will take You to a journey through Montana…Please check out his website in the “Friends & Links” section on the bottom of this page 😉 (Click on the picture to enlarge it)
> > Kelly Roberti gallery page
New painting released !
Here’s the latest painting : The Poogie Bell Band.One of the greatest jazz fusion band to see featuring Patches Stewart (Trumpet), Bobby Sparks (Keys), Keith Anderson (Sax) and the great Poogie Bell on Drums! (Click on the pic to enlarge it)
> > Poogie Bell Band gallery page
Little review of the “Black Notes” exhibition in the local press.
A little nice ( French) review of the “Black Notes ” exhibition in Paris Normandie (French local presse in Normandie) 🙂
Signing at Olympia Hall after The “Miles Davis Tribute” show.(July 18th)
Here are some pics taken by my friend Philippe Agnifili during a signing of the HMS painting by Marcus Miller and Herbie Hancock after the amazing “Tribute to Miles” show they performed along with Wayne Shorter ( That I didn’t see after show 🙁 ) , Sean Jones and Sean Rickman. A great souvenir behind the” HMS” canvas ( That’s still for sale… lol! ) ! 🙂
