Philippe Baden Powell (born 15 April 1978 in Paris) is a French-Brazilian musician (piano, composition).

Biography

He started playing the piano at the age of 7.[1] Guided by his father, the Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell, Philippe learned the intricacies of composition, harmony, and improvisation.[2] As a teenager, he lived with his family in Brazil, where Gonzalo Rubalcaba became his musical role model.[3] His formal education took him to prestigious institutions such as the Conservatório Brasileiro de Música in Rio de Janeiro and the Ecole Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot in Paris.[4] After studying in Paris, he moved back to Rio de Janeiro and worked with well-known Brazilian musicians such as Seu Jorge, Marcelo D2, Maria Bethânia, Flora Purim, Airto Moreira and Roberto Menescal.[5]

In 2005, Baden Powell was one of the winners of the Montreux Jazz Solo Piano Competition.[2][6][7] With Brazilian trumpeter Rubinho Antunes, he founded the quartet Ludere.[8]

Fusing the rich musical traditions of Brazil and Europe, Powel finds inspiration in an eclectic mix of genres, from written music to Afro-Brazilian rhythms, jazz, and poetry. So far, he has released 13 albums. Notable among these are Notes Over The Poetry, a collaborative effort featuring esteemed musicians like singer David Linx and drummer André Ceccarelli,[9][10] and Retratos, which was released with the Brazilian quartet Ludere.[11] Philippe Powell's most recent and important duet project, Entre eux deux, with Melody Gardot is a mesmerizing blend of their unique musical styles.[12][13][14][15]

Beyond his solo endeavors, Baden Powell has lent his talent to various projects as a sideman, collaborating with notable artists such as Ibrahim Maalouf[16] and Laurent Voulzy.[17] His contributions extend even further, with involvement in original soundtracks, including the evocative Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar (2016), a documentary celebrating the life and work of the great Brazilian architect Zanine Caldas.[18]

Discography

  • 2002 - Samba in Prelúdio: Quand Tu t´en Vas, with Baden Powell and Benjamin Legrand
  • 2009 - Afrosambajazz: A Música de Baden Powell, with Mário Adnet
  • 2016 - Ludere, with Bruno Barbosa, Daniel de Paula and Rubinho Antunes
  • 2017 - Retratos, with Bruno Barbosa, Daniel de Paula and Rubinho Antunes
  • 2017 - Notes Over Poetry[9]
  • 2018 - Live at Bird's Eye, with Bruno Barbosa, Daniel de Paula and Rubinho Antunes
  • 2020 - Baden Inedito, with Bruno Barbosa, Daniel de Paula and Rubinho Antunes
  • 2022 - Tipo Samba, with Bruno Barbosa, Daniel de Paula and Rubinho Antunes
  • 2022 - Entre eux Deux, with Melody Gardot (Decca )[12]

References

  1. ^ "Popular Brazilian Music (PBM) Workshop & Brazilian Piano Teacher". bill-evans.net. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "'Me sinto privilegiado por ter a mesma vocação', diz Phillippe Baden Powell sobre pai". gq.globo.com. 21 August 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  3. ^ "Interview: Philippe Baden Powell". rhythmpassport.com. 19 February 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  4. ^ "CECILIA ZABALA & PHILIPPE BADEN POWELL". thelinda.org. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  5. ^ "Philippe Baden Powell : Trivela". billetreduc.com. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  6. ^ "Philippe Baden Powell". allaboutjazz.com. 3 May 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  7. ^ "Phillipe Baden". jazzday.com. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  8. ^ "Jazz Brasil apresenta o trompetista Rubinho Antunes". radios.ebc.com.br. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Slawecki, Chris M. (11 June 2017). "Philippe Baden Powell: Notes Over Poetry". allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  10. ^ Cornwell, Jane. "Philippe Baden Powell: Notes Over Poetry". jazzwise.com. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  11. ^ "Ludere "Retratos" feat. Philippe Baden Powell & David Linx". parisjazzclub. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  12. ^ a b Lomax, Ian (22 July 2022). "Melody Gardot & Philippe Powell: Entre Eux Deux". jazzjournal.co.uk. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  13. ^ Reinhard Köchl & Martin Laurentius (2022-08-22). "Melody Gardot & Philippe Baden Powell Entre Eux Deux (Decca/Universal)". Jazz thing. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  14. ^ "Melody Gardot and Philippe Powell: "Entre eux deux – The Paris Sessions"". jazzandrock.com. 6 July 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  15. ^ "Melody Gardot, Philippe Powell Announce New Collaborative Album". udiscovermusic.com. 20 March 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  16. ^ "Philippe Baden Powell dans le cadre du 15e festival bossa nova". ville-thiais.fr. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  17. ^ "Laurent Vouzly". laurentvoulzy.com. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  18. ^ "Melody Gardot - Philippe Powell". crossovermedia.net/. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
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