Instrumental piano music from Charly Fez

Paris-based artist Charly Fez is a pianist, composer and arranger whose love for jazz music has driven his journey since the age of eight. Inspired by the legendary Michel Petrucciani’s solo live album, Charly embarked on his musical path, taking cues from Petrucciani for his lyrical playing, incredible technique and indomitable spirit. His formal education in jazz at the Hector Berlioz conservatory under the guidance of pianist Ludovic Allainmat further developed his exploration of the genre while influences from jazz greats such as Thelonious Monk, Red Garland, Robert Glasper, Eric Legnini and Brad Mehldau have deeply shaped his musical outlook.

His musical philosophy revolves around the perfect blend of groove and melody, a conviction that he passionately shares through organising jams and performing in various venues across Paris. His notable performances include appearances at the esteemed Sunset-Sunside, the 38 Riv cellar and the jazz festivals in Malakoff and Roscoff.

In 2022, he penned an album titled Cool Cat with the six-piece outfit Bopfish and the following year recorded a jazz record, Falaise, with his band the Resolute Trio. Charly’s love for cinema and anime, coupled with his relentless pursuit of melodic and moving compositions, has resulted in his upcoming debut solo album, Too Late for Pessimism. Recorded at the Normand Musicopré studio, the album distils Charly’s unique approach of blending rhythm and melody with an uplifting message.

Offering the first taste of the LP, he shared his debut single “Sanpo” in March and now brings us his recent single with the second track lifted from the album with the title track “Too Late for Pessimism.” Sharing a musical message of hope in turbulent times, “Too Late for Pessimism” is a stellar example of Charly Fez’s ability to create intricate sonic journeys. The track’s foundation is rooted in jazz, but its structure around the Hindu scale, also known as the Mixolydian b6, adds to its unique sound.

With his new single, he presents an elegant solo piano piece that delicately balances playful melodic flutters with a soft rhythm loosely grounded by warm bass notes. As his fingers dance across the keys, he crafts a stunning piece of modern piano music that works equally well as background music to soundtrack your day as it does for active listening.

Full of intricate performance and shifting moods, “Too Late For Pessimism” offers a superb showcase of Charly Fez’s exquisite compositional mind brought to life by his stellar performance panache. With his first album as a solo artist on the horizon, Charly Fez is sure to win over fans around the world with his timeless instrumental music.

Watch the video for Too Late For Pessimism below

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