Noël Akchoté


Noël Akchoté is a French guitarist known for his work in free improvisation and avant-garde jazz. His recordings span jazz, experimental, and contemporary classical music.

Career

Akchoté began studying classical guitar as a child and was performing publicly in Paris by his mid-teens. During the 1990s he emerged on the European improvised music scene, collaborating with artists including Joey Baron, Louis Sclavis, and Henri Texier. He later founded the label Rectangle and has recorded as a leader for Winter & Winter and other independent labels.

Discography

As leader

  • Soundpage
  • Somewhere Bi-Lingual
  • Lust Corner
  • Noel Akchote & Bruno Meillier
  • Alike Joseph
  • Rien
  • Simple Joseph
  • Perpetual Joseph
  • Lennyk.co.uk?
  • Impro-Micro-Acoustique
  • Adult Guitar
  • Sonny II
  • Ecume Ou Bave
  • Les Invisibles
  • So Lucky
  • ''Toi-Meme''

    As co-leader

  • Big Four, with Max Nagl, Steven Bernstein, Bradley Jones

    As sideman

With Corin Curschellas
  • Rappa Nomada
  • Valdun Voices of Rumantsch
  • Goodbye Gary Cooper
With David Grubbs
With others