Jean Christophe Maillard

Caribbean born composer, multi-instrumentalist. Creator of Grand Baton. Co-developer of the 8-string SazBass, lexicographer and researcher in Creole language. GB with Lisa Fischer currently touring.

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Composer, guitarist and keyboardist, singer/songwriter and music producer native of Pointe-à-Pître, Guadeloupe, French Caribbean. Professional career started in Paris, France at the age of 19, touring and recording with Grammy Award-winning artist Angélique Kidjo. Has worked with: Richard Bona, Omar Hakim & Rachel Z, Lisa Fischer, Alonzo King Lines Ballet, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Toure Kunda, Michel Fugain, Michel Jonasz, Maurane, Richard Gotainer, Daniel Mille, Pierre Barouh, Louis Winsberg (Jaleo), Etienne Mappé, Patrick Saint-Eloi, Tanya Saint-Val, Omar Pene... Former owner and engineer at recording studio “Sous La Ville”, Paris, France. Solo projects releases: Ka Suite (contemporary instrumental music for classical guitar and Ka drum) Grand Baton (innovative heavy rock music with caribbean percussion) Grand Baton II "Carnal Carnival" (creative electronica/dubstep flavored following episode of Grand Baton)

Experience

  • Masterclass Instructor at NYU Tisch Art and Public Policy
    Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

  • Musical Director at Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton
    Sep 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 11 mos

    Grand Baton teamed up with Grammy Award winner Lisa Fischer (Rolling Stones, Sting, Nine Inch Nails, Tina Turner, Luther Vandross) soon after her featuring in the Oscar winning documentary "Twenty Feet From Stardom".

  • Co Lead at Sofia Rei & JC Maillard
    Mar 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 5 mos

    Argentinian singer Sofia Rei & JC Maillard released on August 2018 the duo album Keter, presenting the music from John Zorn's Masada Book 3 "Book Of Beriah"

  • Guitar/keyboard player/Singer/Producer at Music
    1990 - Present · 36 yrs 7 mos

    Freelance musician, singer, composer, arranger and songwriter, music programming and editing Bandleader of Grand Baton Musical Director for Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

  • Music Composer at Alonzo King LINES Ballet
    Sep 2015 - May 2019 · 3 yrs 9 mos