Noël Akchoté

Noël Akchoté
Born (1968-12-07) 7 December 1968 (age 57)
Paris, France
GenresJazz, pop, rock, avant-garde jazz, experimental, contemporary classical, free improvisation
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
LabelsWinter & Winter, Rectangle

Noël Akchoté (born 7 December 1968) is a French guitarist known for his work in free improvisation and avant-garde jazz. His recordings span jazz, experimental, and contemporary classical music.

Career

Akchoté began studying classical guitar as a child and was performing publicly in Paris by his mid-teens. During the 1990s he emerged on the European improvised music scene, collaborating with artists including Joey Baron, Louis Sclavis, and Henri Texier. He later founded the label Rectangle and has recorded as a leader for Winter & Winter and other independent labels.

Discography

As leader

As co-leader

As sideman

With Corin Curschellas

With David Grubbs

With others

Filmography

Bibliography

References

  1. ↑ Philippe Carles, André Clergeat et Jean-Louis Comolli, Dictionnaire du jazz, Ed. Robert Laffont, Coll. Bouquins, Paris, 1994, ISBN 2-221-07822-5, p.13
  2. ↑ Yanow, Scott (2013). The Great Jazz Guitarists. San Francisco: Backbeat. pp. 5–6. ISBN 978-1-61713-023-6.