Olivier Ker Ourio Le Grisbi

Paris-based musician, composer, band leader, and highly-regarded soloist, Olivier Ker Ourio has established himself as one of the world’s premiere chromatic jazz harmonica players. http://www.kerourio.com/ His compositions combine lyric melodies with invigorating rhythms and inventive harmonies. Emotionally expressive, warm and inviting, Ker Ourio’s music is committed, fresh, and melodic â€" and above all, straight from the heart.

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	Olivier Ker Ourio Quintet - Estate Jazz - Concert à l'Ile de la Réunion (1997) - Ivan Landrieu:Réalisation ; Tony Rabeson:Batterie ; Jean-Marc Jafet:Basse ; David Patrois:Vibraphone ; Denis Leloup:Trombone ; www.kerourio.com ; www.myspace.com ; www.myspace.com
	Itinéraire Harmonique-1/8 Jazz - Documentaire-Portrait d'Olivier Ker Ourio - Ivan Landrieu:Réalisation www.kerourio.com ; www.myspace.com ; www.myspace.com
	Duo Sylvain Luc & Olivier Ker Ourio La Javanaise (S. Gainsbourg)live concert at The Triton
	Olivier Ker Ourio - Masters of the Harmonica

At first a toy, it eventually became the instrument of his life's passion. At 20, Ker Ourio returned to France to study computer programming, in Grenoble. Fortunately, his harmonica accompanied him, and it's here that his story truly begins â€" with the discovery of his love for jazz, and his first amateur concerts. Returning to Reunion Island, he studies under François Jeanneau at the National Conservatory of Music, forms his first group and plays extensively in clubs and festivals on the island. He opens for renowned singer Dee Dee Bridgewater. Then in 1992, he moves back to France permanently to pursue jazz full-time. One year later, with vibraphonist David Patrois, a milestone: he wins both the soloist and orchestral categories at the National Jazz Competition of La Défense and is later featured in the Paris Jazz Festival at Radio France. Concert and television appearances follow. He plays throughout Europe and embarks on an extended tour of Russia with the group InterJazz. In 1994, Ker Ourio meets and performs with pianist Michel Petrucciani in concerts and on national radio. He also meets drummer Aldo Romano and records on his album Prosodie with Paolo Fresu, Stefano di Battista, Franco d'Andrea, and Furio di Castri
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