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Bernard Lubat is a French jazz pianist, drummer, and composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on January 12, 1945, in Ustaritz, France, Lubat grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a singer. Lubat started playing the piano at a young age and quickly developed a passion for music. Lubat's musical career began in the 1960s when he started playing the drums in various jazz bands. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented drummer and was soon playing with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, and Stan Getz. In the early 1970s, Lubat started to focus more on the piano and began composing his own music. One of Lubat's most significant contributions to classical music was his development of the "piano prepared." This technique involves placing various objects, such as screws, bolts, and rubber bands, on the strings of a piano to create new sounds and textures. Lubat's use of the piano prepared has been influential in the world of contemporary classical music and has inspired many other musicians to experiment with the technique. Lubat has also been a prolific composer, writing music for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, jazz bands, and chamber groups. His compositions often incorporate elements of jazz, classical music, and world music, creating a unique and eclectic sound. Throughout his career, Lubat has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to music. In 1983, he was awarded the Grand Prix National de la Musique by the French Ministry of Culture. He has also been awarded the Django Reinhardt Prize for his contributions to jazz music and the SACEM Grand Prize for his work as a composer. One of Lubat's most memorable performances was his 1985 concert at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The concert featured Lubat performing on both the piano and drums, as well as using his piano prepared technique. The performance was a critical and commercial success and helped to cement Lubat's reputation as one of the most innovative and exciting musicians of his generation. In addition to his work as a musician, Lubat has also been an advocate for music education. He has taught at several universities and conservatories, including the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Lubat has also founded several music schools and workshops, including the Jazz à Luz festival in the French Pyrenees. Today, Lubat continues to perform and compose music, and his influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary classical and jazz musicians. His innovative use of the piano prepared and his eclectic approach to composition have helped to push the boundaries of classical music and inspire a new generation of musicians.

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