Eric Le Lann

Eric Le Lann is a French jazz trumpeter and composer known for his lyrical phrasing and warm, melodic style rooted in post-bop traditions. Active since the 1980s, he’s built a reputation for blending American jazz influences with a distinctly French lyrical sensibility, often collaborating with artists like guitarist Jean-Marie Ecay (as heard on their Jobim tribute album) and crafting introspective originals like *Mossy Ways* and *Origines*. His releases, including the cozy live recording *Live in Paris, Petit Journal Montparnasse (1996)* and the contemplative *Trois heures du matin*, showcase his knack for emotive storytelling through his horn. Whether reimagining standards or penning new material, Le Lann’s music feels like a late-night conversation in a smoky jazz club—intimate, unhurried, and deeply human.

Genres

French Jazz

Jazz

Free Jazz

Contemporary Jazz

Jazz Fusion

Big Band

Swing

Bebop

Post-bop

Cool Jazz

Latest Release

Thanks a Million

Eric Le Lann•

Paul Lay

Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 19, 2018