Jacky Terrasson is one of the most internationally celebrated pianists in jazz, described by Télérama as the “piano player of happiness” for his exuberant performances that leave audiences exhilarated. Born in Berlin to an American mother and French father and raised in Paris, Terrasson rose to global prominence after winning the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition in 1993. Soon after, he toured with Betty Carter and signed with Blue Note Records. Terrasson has collaborated with renowned artists including Cassandra Wilson, Michael Brecker, and Dee Dee Bridgewater. He performs regularly at major international festivals such as Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreal International Jazz Festival, and North Sea Jazz Festival. Blending dazzling virtuosity with inventive interpretations, Terrasson continues to captivate audiences worldwide with performances full of spontaneity, elegance, and joy.