The header on Delbecq’s website reads undocile jazz beats and more. Perhaps the most prominent characteristic of his music is the textured sound he makes with his prepared piano, changing its tone using dried wood and erasers and any other …

The French pianist is known for inserting pieces of wood between strings to produce new sounds. Delbecq’s technique — as showcased on his new album — can make him sound like he has an extra hand. Among prepared piano players, …

f I were asked to name two current pianists who I think have truly unique voices as improvisers, then I’d have no trouble in picking Benoît Delbecq and Jozef Dumoulin. I’m not a purist about this stuff – it’s not …