James Gelfand

James Gelfand

Gelfand in 2012
Background information
Born (1959-04-03) April 3, 1959
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Genres Jazz, Classical
Occupation(s) Pianist, Composer, Arranger
Instruments Piano, Keyboard
Years active 1989 — present
Website http://www.jamesgelfand.com

James Gelfand (born April 3, 1959) is a Canadian jazz pianist, arranger, and composer. He is best known for his film and television scores.

Early life

Gelfand was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada into a large Jewish family. He is the great-grandson of Jacob Pascal, founder of J. Pascal's Hardware and Furniture. He is married with two children.

He began classical piano training at the age of four. During his teens, Gelfand diverged into jazz and other styles. Performing and competing at jazz festivals throughout North America and Europe, he has won a number of prestigious awards.

Professional career

Gelfand recorded a number of cross-over albums combining jazz and classical styles. He has performed on over 40 albums, with 8 under his own name.[1] During his earlier career, he established The James Gelfand Trio and The James Gelfand Group.

With his ability to compose in various styles such as techno, orchestral, folk, and jazz, Gelfand began writing score for film and television. He has composed the music for over 30 films and 300 television broadcasts.[2]

Discography

James Gelfand has contributed piano/keyboard to numerous albums, including:

  • Crepuscule - 1991
  • Beyond Rubicon - 1992
  • Hymn to the Earth - 1994
  • Rhythm'n Jazz - 1995
  • Time Zones - 1995
  • Welcome: Mother Earth - 1996
  • Setting the Standard - 1996
  • Live - 1997
  • Mystic Infancy - 1997
  • Readers of the Lost Chart - 1997
  • The Merlin Factor - 1997
  • Tricycle - 1998
  • Children's Standards +1+2+3 - 1998
  • Marin Nasturica & Friends - 1998
  • Time for Love - Charito Sings Standards - 1998
  • Puzzle City - 1999
  • Feeling - 1999
  • Caminho - 1999
  • Convergence - 2000
  • Arthur & Friends: Arthur's Perfect Christmas - 2000
  • Arthur's Really Rockin' Music Mix - 2001
  • Mother Tree - 2002
  • Class of Our Own - 2003
  • Setting the Standard, Vol. 2 - 2003
  • Here Come the Boys: A Canadian Crooner Collection - 2004
  • Effendi Mood - 2006
  • Villa-Lobos-Jobim - 2006

Film and television

James Gelfand currently writes score for film and television productions.

Awards and honours

References

  1. ↑ James Gelfand - Music
  2. ↑ Gelfand, James

External links

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