LOÏC GAYOT

ABOUT

Loic Gayot is a French saxophonist, composer and filmmaker whose work bridges music, film and live performance.As a musician, he has performed internationally with artists and projects including Brooklyn Funk Essentials, De La Soul, Lucky Peterson, Klingande and Playin' 4 The City.As a filmmaker, he has directed music films, live sessions and visual productions for artists such as Michel Legrand, Kyle Eastwood, Richard Bona, John Scofield, Dianne Reeves, Raul Midón and Vincent Peirani, as well as for cultural institutions including Théâtre Marigny, Lido 2 Paris and New Morning.He is also the founder of Hearing The World, a documentary project exploring musical heritage, cultural exchange and storytelling through film, sound and immersive media.Today, his work continues to connect artists, cultures and audiences through music, image and live performance.

MUSIC

For more than two decades, Loic Gayot has developed a musical career rooted in jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop.As a saxophonist, he has performed on international stages with artists and projects including Brooklyn Funk Essentials, De La Soul, Lucky Peterson, Klingande, Playin' 4 The City and Same Player Shoot Again.His musical approach combines improvisation, groove and cultural diversity, drawing inspiration from African-American music traditions as well as contemporary jazz and world music.Whether performing in clubs, festivals or major concert venues, his work reflects a passion for collaboration, live performance and artistic exploration.

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FILMMAKING

For more than fifteen years, Loic Gayot has created music films, documentaries and visual content for artists and cultural institutions.His work has featured artists including Michel Legrand, Kyle Eastwood, Richard Bona, John Scofield, Dianne Reeves, Raul Midón, Vincent Peirani and Anne Carrere.He has also directed promotional films for major productions at Théâtre Marigny and Lido 2 Paris, including Peau d'Âne, Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, Titanique and Hello, Dolly!.More recently, he has developed a film series celebrating the 45th anniversary of New Morning, documenting leading figures of the international jazz scene.His work is driven by a passion for storytelling, creating films that connect music, culture and people.

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COMPOSER

Alongside his work as a performer and filmmaker, Loic Gayot has developed a career as a composer of production and illustration music for television, film and advertising.His catalog combines jazz, funk, orchestral and cinematic influences, with compositions licensed worldwide for television programs, documentaries, feature films and commercial campaigns.Credits include major French television productions such as Zone Interdite, Capital and Faut Pas Rêver, as well as international productions including The Punisher, You, Me and Dupree and The New Kojak.His music has also been featured in European McDonald's Happy Meal campaigns for Shrek Forever After and The Penguins of Madagascar.Through his work as a composer, arranger and producer, Loic creates music that enhances storytelling and strengthens the connection between sound and image.

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HEARING THE WORLD

Hearing The World is a documentary and cultural project founded by Loic Gayot to explore musical heritage, cultural diversity and human stories through film, sound and immersive media.Launched in Cuba, the project began by documenting the island's musical traditions through filmmaking, live recordings and artist collaborations.The project later expanded to West Africa, particularly in Mali, where Loic collaborated with Équations Nomades, UNESCO and UNICEF partners to document traditional music, cultural transmission and community-based artistic initiatives.Among these collaborations is the work developed with renowned kora master Madou Sidiki Diabaté, highlighting the richness of Mali's musical heritage.Through film, music and storytelling, Hearing The World creates bridges between cultures while preserving and sharing traditions for future generations.

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