From his early days exploring jazz fusion with AFTERTOUCH, pianist-composer Ivan Paduart has become one of Western Europe’s most distinctive voices in modern acoustic jazz. With deep roots in the legacy of Bill Evans, Fred Hersch and Herbie Hancock, Paduart has forged an unmistakable sound – one that speaks with eloquence, introspection and profound musicality.

Over four decades, Ivan has collaborated with some of the world’s finest musicians – from Richard Galliano to Tom Harrell, from Toots Thielemans to Manu Katché, from Philip Catherine to Richard Bona. Each partnership has deepened his artistry and expanded his vision. Yet it is in the present moment that his creative spirit shines most brightly.

The Current Journey: Patrick Deltenre & Olivier Ker Ourio

Since 2017, Ivan has devoted himself to an extraordinary creative partnership with guitarist Patrick Deltenre – a musical companion from his earliest days who has rediscovered in Ivan a kindred spirit. Together, they have created three luminous albums: Hand in Hand, Ear we are, and Inner Travels. These works represent more than 200 concerts across Europe – from Portugal to Russia, through France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium – a living testament to their symbiotic artistry.

In parallel, Ivan continues to explore bold new territories through his collaboration with world musician and saxophonist Olivier Ker Ourio, alongside visionary artists like bassist Richard Bona and percussionist Manu Katché. These ongoing dialogues represent the cutting edge of his creative voice – a space where jazz opens to the world, where boundaries dissolve and pure human connection through music becomes the only truth that matters.

Whether performing the intimate duets with Deltenre or engaging in the expansive, cross-cultural explorations with Ker Ourio, Ivan Paduart remains true to his core mission: to create music of depth, authenticity and transformative beauty. His piano speaks a language that transcends words – one that listeners around the world have come to know and cherish.