Born on January 14th 1953 in Verviers, Belgium, Jean-François Maljean started playing the piano very early on and showed a remarkable talent from the beginning. Many people say that he’s gifted with a style both indefinable and incomparable, a quality which made him stand out.

After finishing his studies in Verviers, Liège and Brussels, Jean-François explored new horizons. It was in Berklee Music College in Boston (USA), that the artist reinforced his talent and his passion for jazz. His journey to the new continent revealed his true artistic personality.