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Marwan Boulaïd

Guitariste / Compositeur

Marwan Boulaid, a graduate of the American School of Modern Music and Berklee College of Music, is a guitarist specializing in modern jazz, fusion, and improvised music. He has collaborated with artists such as Sylvain Luc, Ichika Nito, and Romain Labaye, and is currently producing his album “Leap of Faith”. A teacher at the American School of Music in Paris, he is also a Vola Guitar endorsee. His EP Capture showcases his unique style, blending jazz, rock, and pop.

Alexandre Astier

Composer/Actor/Director

Alexandre Astier is a renowned French creator, actor, director, and composer. Educated at the Conservatoire of Lyon and the American School of Modern Music, he rose to fame with the hit series Kaamelott (2005), which he created, directed, and starred in. Known for blending humor, philosophy, and music, Astier expanded Kaamelott into a successful film trilogy, starting with Kaamelott: Premier Volet (2021). A multifaceted artist, he also composed scores for his projects and co-directed animated films like Asterix: The Land of the Gods (2014).

Cyrille Aimée

Cyrille Aimée, a French-Dominican vocalist trained at the American School of Modern Music, is known for her daring improvisation and international acclaim. She has worked with legends like Roy Hargrove and Wynton Marsalis, won the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, and released Grammy-nominated albums, including “Move On” and “À Fleur de Peau”, blending jazz, pop, and Caribbean rhythms.

Billie Chedid

Singer / Composer

Billie Chedid continues her family’s artistic legacy. Trained at the American School of Modern Music (2020–2022), she developed her musical skills, collaborating on the album Lettre Infinie and the soundtrack of Telle mère, telle fille (2017). She embodies the new wave of French artists, merging her rich heritage with a unique musical identity.

Thomas Billon

Guitarist / Composer

Administrative and Financial Director of the American School of Modern Music, Thomas Billon holds a DEM in Jazz Music Education, graduated (Cum Laude) from the American School of Modern Music in guitar, and is an engineering graduate from Télécom. He applies his skills to ensure the smooth operation of the school: development of institutional partnerships, management, and teaching.

Lionel Loueke

Guitarist / Composer

Lionel Loueke, a guitarist and vocalist from Benin, began playing guitar at 17 and studied at the American School of Modern Music, Berklee College, and the Thelonious Monk Institute. Praised by Herbie Hancock as a “musical painter,” he fuses African music and jazz into a unique style. A Blue Note artist, his acclaimed albums include Karibu and Mwaliko. Loueke has toured globally, including over 10 years with Hancock’s band, solidifying his place in contemporary jazz.

Kalika

Chanteuse / Autrice / Compositrice

Kalika, known for her unique voice and style, rose to fame as a finalist on Nouvelle Star in 2016 under her real name, Mia. A 2017 graduate of the American School of Modern Music, she debuted her album Latcho Drom in 2022 and is set to tour major festivals in 2023.

Noé Sebban

Guitarist / Composer

Noé Sebban, a guitarist from Nice, gave his first concert at the Théâtre de Verdure at age 8. He studied contemporary music and jazz guitar at the Nice Conservatory before graduating from the American School of Modern Music in 2020. Currently, he teaches guitar at ASMM and is the lead guitarist and composer for the progressive metal band Snoe, while collaborating with artists like Adamé as a composer, arranger, and recording artist.

Edouard Brenneisen

Composer/Video-Games

Edouard Brenneisen is an award-winning composer for video games, film, and television, trained at the American School of Modern Music and a graduate of Berklee College of Music. His work includes acclaimed titles like Overwatch 2, New World, and Call of Duty Mobile, with his score for New World winning the 2023 HMMA Award for Best Video Game Score. Known for blending orchestral tones, electronic elements, and world music, Edouard has also contributed to Yu-Gi-Oh!, Micro Monsters 3D, and League of Legends, where he served as Lead Composer.

Anne Paceo

Drummer/Composer

Anne Paceo is a drummer, composer, and bandleader with a unique style and 7 albums to her name. A graduate of the American School of Modern Music and the Paris Conservatoire, she has performed in over 40 countries with icons like Archie Shepp and Michel Legrand. Her acclaimed album “S.H.A.M.A.N.E.S” (2022) blends jazz, world, and electronic music. A dedicated mentor, she supports young female musicians through her project “WIZZ”.

Lou Tavano

SInger / Author

Lou Tavano, a graduate of the American School of Modern Music, is a renowned French jazz vocalist celebrated for her unique voice and emotional performances. Blending multiple languages in her music, she gained international recognition with her debut album For You (ACT Music, 2016), praised for its originality and depth.

Louis de Mieulle

Bassist / Composer

Louis de Mieulle, Paris-born and ASMM, CNSM, and Berklee College of Music graduate, is a versatile composer and musician. Known for his jazz fusion and progressive rock albums, he has collaborated with Matt Garstka (Animals as Leaders) and Casimir Liberski. As a sideman, he has worked with Lulu Gainsbourg, Jean-Michel Pilc, and others. Now back in Europe, he focuses on film scoring, electronic music (as Louison), and repetitive improvisation with Moonsüün.

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