Yoann HAMEON
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THE BIOGRAPHY OF YOANN HAMÉON
Yoann Haméon is a recognized French saxophonist, at the intersection of classical, jazz, and contemporary music.
A winner of numerous competitions and an active figure on the international scene, he combines artistic rigor with pedagogical transmission.
At the head of the YHAM 4tet, he develops a distinctive musical universe, driven by groove, improvisation, and collective creativity.
Born in Rennes (1975), Yoann Haméon discovered music at the Clermont-Ferrand Conservatory, starting with the cello before turning to the saxophone at the age of eight. He studied under Jean-Claude Dodin at the CRD of Blois, where he obtained, in 1993, a First Prize in saxophone with unanimous distinction.
An Exceptional Journey Between Classical Music and Jazz
He continued his classical and contemporary studies at the CRR of Boulogne-Billancourt with Jean-Michel Goury, earning, in 1995, another First Prize with unanimous honors.
He is also a winner of several national and international competitions, including:
➤ UFAM Competition
➤ Léopold Bellan Competition
➤ Bayreuth Competition
➤ Bordeaux Competition
In parallel, passionate about jazz, he attended classes at the CIM with Jean-Claude Fohrenbach, enriching his playing and developing an eclectic style.
A Career Between Teaching and Performing
Convinced of the importance of musical transmission, he obtained:
➤ State Diploma in Classical Saxophone (CEFEDEM of Rueil-Malmaison, 1996)
➤ Professor’s Diploma of Artistic Education from the *Ministry of the Interior (2004)
➤ State Diploma in Jazz (2007)
Thanks to his diverse background, he has collaborated with renowned musicians, sharing the stage with:
➤ Urban Sax
➤ Supertramp (Bercy, 2002)
➤ Baptiste Herbin and Mickaël Chéret
➤ Conductor Bernard Yanota, notably for the world premiere of the musical “The Cradle Will Rock” by Mark Blitzstein
He has also participated in numerous contemporary creations during the World Saxophone Congresses:
➤ St Andrews (2012)
➤ Strasbourg (2015)
➤ Zagreb (2018)
Musical Projects and Personal Creations
Since 2000, he has been a member of the Tentet au Carré, directed by Christophe Violland, exploring a soul/funk repertoire through explosive arrangements around the works of The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson.
In 2018, he founded his own ensemble, the YHAM 4tet, featuring:
➤ Jérôme Picard (guitar, composition)
➤ Ken Parassouramin (drums)
➤ Philippe Monge (double bass)
➤ Yoann Haméon (saxophones)
This project reflects his personal musical universe, blending jazz influences, groove, and improvised music.
HIS SAXOPHONE EQUIPMENT
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