Sylvain BEUF

Sylvain Beuf – Saxophonist, Composer, Major Figure, French Jazz

 
Born on April 6, 1964, in Paris, Sylvain Beuf is an essential multi-instrumentalist, saxophonist, and composer on the French jazz scene. With over thirty years of career, he has collaborated with the greatest names in French and European jazz.

Classical training, Jazz
He began with classical saxophone studies at the Conservatoire d’Orsay under André Beun and Daniel Petitjean, before turning to jazz at CIM, where he met influential figures such as Jean-Claude Forenbach, Claude Tissandier, Charles Schneider, Xavier Cobo, and Philippe Maté. He completed his theoretical training studying harmony with Pierre Lantier and Bernard Maury.

Rise in the 1980s 

He was revealed in 1987 thanks to Martial Solal, René Urtreger, and Gérard Badini. He became professional, joining several Parisian big bands and playing alongside Georges Brown, François Chassagnite, Michel Perez, and Hervé Sellin.

Distinctions, Recognition
In 1993, he released his first album Impro Primo (with Bojan Z, Stéphane Huchard, Christophe Wallemme), earning:

 
➤ Django Reinhardt Award – Best French Jazz Musician

 
➤ Django d’Or – First album

 
➤ 2000 – Victoires de la Musique, Young Talent

Career, Discography

 
For over 30 years, Sylvain Beuf has built a rich discography, combining original compositions and prestigious collaborations. He has created multiple formations, from intimate trios to vocal octets, with refined, expressive writing.

Played and recorded with:

 
Martial Solal, René Urtreger, Henri Texier, Richard Galliano, Claude Nougaro, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Didier Lockwood, Michel Legrand, Michel Perez, André Ceccarelli, Eric Le Lann, Franck Amsallem, Bojan Z, Billy Hart, Jean-Michel Pilc, Emmanuel Bex, Diego Imbert, Franck Agulhon, Alex Tassel, Ludovic de Preissac.

Selective discography

 
12 albums as leader, 30+ as sideman, notable:

2024 – Long Distance – Trebim Music 

 
2023 – Asta – Bonsaï Records

 
2021 – Time Feel – Bonsaï Records

 
2019 – Passers of Time – Bonsaï Records

 
2015 – Plénitude – Impro Primo Records

 
2015 – Triple Entente – Trebim Music

 
2000 – Trio – Naïve

 
1993 – Impro Primo – RDC Records