Diamonds and Pearls

”A tribute to Prince
Pianist Dominique Fillon and his musicians pay tribute to Prince , revisiting his greatest hits with a blend of jazz, funk, soul, and pop. An evening full of groove and elegance, enhanced by the voice of Maë Defays.
Composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, dancer, and producer, Prince single-handedly created entire musical universes, from the initial idea to the album's release. He passed away in 2016, leaving his mark on the 20th century and generations of musicians.
Among them is pianist and composer Dominique Fillon, born in 1968. With Diamonds and Pearls, he brings together an exceptional quintet to revisit the work of the Minneapolis Kid. Blending the freedom of jazz with the energy of funk and soul, the quintet delivers its own vision of Prince's music.
- Dominique Fillon : Piano, arrangements
- Maë Defays : Vocals. A French soul-funk artist, she is also an accomplished and recognized songwriter and composer. She also collaborates on another project with Dominique Fillon, focusing on Stevie Wonder.
- Francis Arnaud : Drums. An indispensable collaborator of Dominique Fillon since 2009, he has accompanied Christopher Cross, Éric Serra and Charles Aznavour.
- Antoine Katz : Electric bass. A French-American musician, recently arrived from Los Angeles, he notably accompanies Cory Henry and Kamil Rustam.
- Sylvain Gontard : Trumpet. A faithful partner of Dominique Fillon since 2011, he is also the trumpeter for Melody Gardot, Natalie Dessay and No Jazz.



