Cédric Hanriot is a pianist, composer, arranger, sound designer, and music producer celebrated globally for his collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Terri Lyne Carrington, Donny McCaslin, and Erik Truffaz, among other jazz legends. A recipient of prestigious scholarships and international awards, Hanriot’s artistry has made a significant mark in the jazz world.
He contributed as a pianist and sound designer—alongside Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding, and Gregory Porter—to Dianne Reeves’ Grammy-winning album “Beautiful Life” (2015 Best Jazz Vocal Album). His innovative approach blends influences from classical composers (Fauré, Ravel, Debussy), electronic music, hip-hop (Kendrick Lamar, J Dilla), neo-soul, and pop rock, underpinned by his deeply rooted jazz identity (Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau).
In 2022, Hanriot released his acclaimed album “Time is Color Vol.1”, a powerful fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and urban sounds that embodies his authentic style. The album received glowing reviews from Le Monde, The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum, and was featured on Barack Obama’s Spotify playlist. It was also awarded CHOC by Jazz Magazine, 5 stars by BBC Magazine, and ranked among the Top 10 Albums of 2022 by MOJO Magazine.
Hanriot’s inventive and eclectic musical universe reflects his unique journey as a self-taught musician who approaches sound with precision and sensitivity. His ability to seamlessly blend genres and explore musical “colors” has cemented his place as a distinguished and innovative figure in contemporary jazz.
