Didier Lockwood
- Category : Entertain-Music-Composer/Arranger
- Type : PE
- Profile : 3/5 - Martyr / Heretic
- Definition : Triple Split
- Incarnation Cross : RAX Explanation 1
Biography
French jazz musician, he was born into a talented family. His father taught violin at university, while his mother painted and his brother played piano. Young Didier entered the Conservatory at age 6 to follow in his father's footsteps. At age 13 he played with the Calais Municpal Theatre's orchestra. In 1973 he joined the jazz rock band called Magma and toured with the group for four years. He caught the attention of jazz violinist Stephane Grappeli who became a mentor and a touring partner. He was subsquently noticed by Dave Brubeck who engineered an invitation for Lockwood to play at Carnegie Hall. Since his triumphal performance at New York's prestigious venue, has made an international name for himself.In 1996 he wrote and a concerto in three movements that he performed the following year. He continues his work as a jazz violinist, integrating his roots in classical music. .