Willerm Delisfort Project
New York City, New York, United States | SELF
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Press
"Although he may not be a familiar
name to most, Willerm Delisfort makes jazz that must be heard. All three of his
selections are excellent. "Modalic Blues" is a live recording, which is driven by
particularly noteworthy bass, while harmonized saxophones nudge the gentler "The
Island of Ziesha" along. Delisfort doesn't take centerstage until "Tuskegee
Experiment", however, which is where his piano playing truly shines. This one features
wonderful saxophone and trumpet interplay, as well as standout bass once again. These
samples are of traditional jazz, but they're played with such lively emotion, even
fans of the more familiar pop-jazz might dig it, jtoo."
- Dan MacIntosh
Discography
Freedom Riders - Willerm Delisfort
Flat Planet - Fareed Haque
Expression - Brooke Alford
Live at The Velvet Lounge (2 Disc) - Saalik Ziyad
Invitations - Patrick Terbrack (Post Recording)
TBA - Fareed Haque (Post Recording)
TBA - Milton Suggs (Post Recording)
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Bio
When Words Fail..... Our Music Speaks
Born in Little Haiti Miami Florida to Haitian Parents Pierre Franklin and Antonante Delisfort, his father exposed him to different music from a very early age. Teaching him the rich history of his heritage, while his mom taught him the importance of being able to dance and feel the embracement of the music, Willerm's curiosity grew towards a life in the arts, unknowingly embarking on a journey which would lead him to where he is today. The once Miami/Chicago now New York-based jazz musician, accompanied by four other talents in "The Willerm Delisfort Project" are leaving their mark every where they perform, whether it’s in the states of over seas.
The Willerm Delisfort Project performs popular pieces and arrangements of modern standards and also with vast repertoire of original compositions. Willerm’s fingers run up and down the ivories in sophisticated jazz compositions accented by saxophone, drums, bass and trumpet.
Pianist, and Composer Willerm Delisfort is a messenger of life using music as his tool. His career extends the continuum of musical styles that ranges from Jazz, Gospel, R&B and many more. Because of this, Willerm's versatility has created a high demand for him with prominent jazz, rap, soul, and fusion artists including 2009 Best World Guitarist Fareed Haque, Grammy Award winning artist T-Pain, Lauryn Hill , Kirk Whalum, Louis Bellson , Lew Soloff, Calvin Newborne, Corey Wilkes, Curtis Fuller, Jimmy Heath, David Sanchez, Jennifer Holiday, George Freeman, Red Holloway, Javon Jackson, Melton Mustafa Sr, Peter Erskine, Public Announcement, Freddie Jackson, and more.
Joining Willerm in his band, "Willerm Delisfort Project" is Marquis Hill on trumpet, Patrick Terbrack on saxophone, Tim Seisser on bass, along with both 2009 Recipient of the Betty Carter Residency Clif Wallace on Drums. Hailing from Ft. Wayne Indiana the incredible Clif Wallace is burst of energy that not only keeps the audience on their toes, but also the band. Along his side is the native Chicago bassist Tim Seisser who constantly shows a strong presence in the sense of time, and feel. In the front lines are two of the most remarkable young story tellers of today. Chicago's young lion Marquis Hill who is always leaving a room full of listeners completely amazed, and Lansing Michigan's own Patrick Terbrack truly a great narrator of today. The Delisfort Project have dedicated their lives to performing all over the World spreading their voice & soul, also into the school systems were they give back what was so generously taught to them as kids.
Willerm Delisfort Project has performed for prestigious organizations and peoples, such as FEMA, Presidential Campaign event, etc... Also performed all over including recent ESPANOLA tour in Europe, jazz clubs in Florida, Illinois, and with many more exciting things to come.
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