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Jean-Louis Rassinfosse

Jean-Louis Rassinfosse


One of the most active musicians on the Belgian scene.

Jean-Louis Rassinfosse has worked with the most prominent musicians in Belgium:
Toots Thielemans, Philip Catherine, Michel Herr, Steve Houben, Charles Loos, Sadi, Jacques Pelzer, etc...

As well as with international musicians touring Europe such as: Philly Joe Jones, Clifford Jordan, Pepper Adams, Slide Hampton, Tete Montoliu, Sal Nistico, Michel Petrucciani, Horace Parlan, Michael Urbaniak, Joe Henderson, etc..

Since 1980 he has taught at the Liège Conservatory, summer clinics, and currently, at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

Jean-Louis tours all over the world as a member of numerous groups: Eric Legini trio, John Ruocco trio, Phil Abraham quartet, Richard Rousselet Quintet, Paolo Radoni trio, Steve Houben trio, Marcia Maria trio, trio L'ame des poetes, Fabrice Alleman  Quartet and One shot band.

Tours extensively since 1988 with the Klaus Ignatzek international group featuring Joe Henderson, Claudio Roditi, Gustavo Bergalli, Jay Ashby, and Romanian singer Anca Parghe.

In September 2001, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse released a new CD as a leader, titled "Crossworlds", in which he reunites two bands he regularly performs with : L'Ame des poetes and the international quintet of German pianist Klaus Ignatzek.



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