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Franck Tortiller is a French composer, arranger, and jazz vibraphonist who was born on December 22, 1963, in Paris, France. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a jazz pianist and his mother a classical pianist. Tortiller started playing the piano at the age of six and later switched to the vibraphone, which became his primary instrument. Tortiller studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he received a degree in classical percussion. He also studied jazz with vibraphonist Dave Samuels and pianist Richie Beirach in New York. Tortiller's musical education and upbringing have influenced his compositions, which often blend classical and jazz elements. Tortiller's career as a composer began in the 1980s when he formed the Franck Tortiller Quartet, which released its debut album, "L'Esprit de l'escalier," in 1987. The album featured Tortiller's original compositions and received critical acclaim. Tortiller continued to release albums with his quartet throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including "Le Chant des anges" (1992), "L'Arbre rouge" (1996), and "L'Air de rien" (2005). In addition to his work with his quartet, Tortiller has composed music for film, television, and theater. He has also collaborated with other musicians, including French singer-songwriter Sanseverino and jazz pianist Jacky Terrasson. One of Tortiller's most notable works is his 2009 album "Life Is Too Short," which features his arrangements of songs by French singer-songwriter Georges Brassens. The album received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Victoire de la Musique award in the Jazz category. Tortiller's compositions often feature complex harmonies and rhythms, as well as a blend of classical and jazz elements. He is known for his use of the vibraphone, which he often plays with a bow to create a unique sound. Tortiller's music has been described as "lyrical" and "sophisticated," and he is considered one of the leading jazz vibraphonists in France. In addition to his work as a composer and performer, Tortiller is also a music educator. He has taught at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris, among other institutions. Overall, Franck Tortiller's career as a composer and jazz vibraphonist has spanned several decades and has been marked by critical acclaim and artistic innovation. His compositions blend classical and jazz elements and often feature complex harmonies and rhythms. Tortiller's work has had a significant impact on the French jazz scene and has earned him a reputation as one of the country's leading musicians.

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