About
François began piano lessons at six but soon transitioned to playing by ear, inspired by his father's performances of Boogie Woogie, blues, and popular tunes. At seven, after his parents returned from England with Beatles cassettes, he became captivated by their music and took up the guitar.
His musical horizons expanded to classical guitar, mastering works by Bach and Villa-Lobos. In the 1970s, he delved into progressive rock, influenced by bands like King Crimson and Pink Floyd. He later developed an interest in 20th-century composers such as Stockhausen, but jazz became his true passion after being introduced to Charles Mingus. By 14, François was playing jazz piano, heavily influenced by Oscar Peterson.
In 1988, François founded the Hiroshima Orchestra, featuring musicians like Yanick Rieu and Michel Rate, and performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. In 2011, François released a CD, collaborating with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash. This project showcased François' deep connection to the jazz tradition.
François is not only a jazz pianist but also deeply involved in cognitive engineering research.
Selected Works
CG Blues
Rasun
Wintertime Satranfa
Hiroshima Winter Time
Hiroshima
Stella by Starlight
Body and Soul
Who Can I Turn To
Myoelectric Control
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