Born in Huy, Belgium, on February 20 1970, Eric Legnini is
one of the most talented
young pianists around.
After spending two years working in New York with American pianist
Richie Beirach, Eric Legnini is now performing and touring Europe with his
own group.
Many countries have already welcomed Eric Legnini in various groups:
Canada (Montréal international festival) Congo-Brazzaville
(Brazzaville jazz festival)
Zaire, Spain (Bilbao festival), Norway , Sweden
Germany, France, Italy
and the Belga / Audi jazz festival in Belgium.
Eric Legnini has played with leading musicians such as John Ruocco, Félix
Simtaine, Michel Hatzi, Dré Palemaerts, Emanuel Cisi, Toninho Horta, Philippe
Catherine, Serge Reggiani, Hein van de Geyn, Marcia Maria, Jacques Pelzer,
Aldo Romano, André Ceciarelli, Belmondo 5tet. Eric Legnini used to tour also
with world famous Toots Thielemans.
In 1990, Eric legnini has been appointed teacher of jazz piano at the Brussels
Royal Conservatory of Music.
That same year, The Belgian TV has featured 50 mins. of film about
Eric's life in belgium and the U.S.
In 1994, Eric legnini has composed the soundtrack of "Ombres et Lumières"
directed by Samy Brunet.
He also had the opportunity to compose and perform the music for a dance performance,
"Si par une nuit..." for Enzo Pezzella Company.
Now Eric legnini is touring Europe with Stefano di Battista and Flavio Boltro Quintet.
Discography on Quetzal :
" Antraigues " Legnini. Rassinfosse. Castellucci (Quetzal 103)
" Towards the Light" with the Castellucci Stringtet ( Quetzal 105)
Other recording on various labels:
" Artline ", Jacques Pirotton (B-Sharp)
" Essentiels". Eric Legnini Trio (Igloo)
" Never let me go" , Jacques Pelzer ( Igloo )
" Natural Balance", Eric Legnini Trio (Jazz Club)
" Passion" with Marcia Maria ( Igloo )
" Rythm Sphere" Eric Legnini Trio ( Igloo )
" Eric Legnini" Eric Legnini, Joe Lovano (Igloo)