Martial Solal

piano · 1927–2024 · Algiers

A pianist born in Algiers, based in France, both an inventive improviser and a composer. He wrote the music for À bout de souffle (Godard, 1960) and recorded in concert at the salle Gaveau in 1962.

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Styles

• French jazz
• Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's)
• Third stream

Landmark tracks

• New York Herald Tribune (1959)
• Jordu (1962)
• Frise I et II (1962)

Cited in 4 radio episodes

• Dedicated episode · Oct 27, 2019: Martial Solal : d'Alger à Newport, une vie au piano (59 Rue des Archives, TSF Jazz, in French)
• Jun 9, 2026: Le rêve américain de Martial Solal (Pour qui sonne le jazz, TSF Jazz, in French)
• Dec 13, 2024: Martial Solal, l'adieu au géant sur un tabouret (Deli Express, TSF Jazz, in French)
• Dec 5, 2024: Le rêve américain de Martial Solal (Pour qui sonne le jazz, TSF Jazz, in French)

Sources

• EN : Wikipedia, Martial Solal
• EN : Fresh Sound, Complete Sessions 1953-1962

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