Born in 1974, this young pianist, after studying classical piano, moved to Paris in 1995, and decided to devote himself to jazz.Having founded his own jazz trio (1998) - with Clovis Nicolas (double-bass) and Tony Rabeson (drums) - Baptiste Trotignon asserts himself as a leader.

Discography (As Leader):2000: « Fluide » (Naive), with Clovis Nicolas & Tony Rabeson.2001: « Sightseeing » (Naive), with Clovis Nicolas & Tony Rabeson.2003: « Solo » (Naive).2005: « Solo II » (Naive).

This new solo opus is a natural continuation of the first one, confirming, jazzman’s distinctive sound and style.Discography (As Co-Leader):2005: «Trotignon – El-Malek» (Naive). A superb quartet album under the joint leadership of Baptiste Trotignon and David El-Malek.

2006: « Flower Power » (Naive). He played with : Archie Shepp , Tom Harrell , Ari Hoenig , Brad Mehldau , Bill Mobley , Michel Portal , Rick Margitza , Francois et Louis Moutin , Aldo Romano , Kenny Wheeler , Angelique Kidjo , Claude Nougaro , Christian Escoudé , Albert Mangelsdorff , Bireli Lagrène , André Ceccarelli , Bob Hurst , Jeff Watts , Elisabeth Kontomanou , Mark Turner , Catherine Ringer , Sara Lazarus , Stephane Belmondo , Sylvain Beuf , David Murray , Nicholas Angelich , Peter King , Didier Lockwood…You will find more detailed biography at official site (http://www.

baptistetrotignon.com/)