JOZEF DUMOULIN

Belgian pianist Jozef Dumoulin has redefined the Fender Rhodes keyboard with a unique approach that is both contemporary and deeply personal. He was the first artist to present a full solo program dedicated to the instrument, showcased in his 2014 release A Fender Rhodes Solo. Known for his open and luminous style, Dumoulin brings a fresh harmonic and textural perspective to the piano and his music as a whole, remaining rooted in tradition without being restricted by it.

Dumoulin is widely recognized for his inventive approach to electronics, skillfully merging acoustic and electronic elements to create complex textures. His boundary-pushing work has earned him international recognition, and he has performed at prestigious festivals and venues worldwide. He has collaborated with a wide array of celebrated artists, including Mark Turner, Arve Henriksen, Stian Westerhus, Benoît Delbecq, Nelson Veras, and Marc Ducret, across genres like jazz, experimental, rock, and traditional music.

In addition to being an in-demand sideman, Dumoulin is a respected bandleader and composer. His creative vision shines through in projects like Lilly Joel (with vocalist Lynn Cassiers) and Red Hill Orchestra (featuring Ellery Eskelin and Dan Weiss), where he blends improvisation with bold compositional ideas.

His cross-genre explorations challenge the boundaries of jazz, merging elements of contemporary classical music, world music, and experimental sound art, all while maintaining an unmistakable musical voice. He currently resides in Paris.