Alain Mion (contributor)
Alain Mion, born on January 14, 1947, in Casablanca, Morocco, is a French
pianist known for his contributions to jazz. Influenced by Bobby Timmons, Ray
Charles, and Les McCann, Mion's style blends jazz, soul jazz, and funky music.
He formed the jazz-funk group Cortex in 1974, releasing notable albums such as
Troupeau Bleu and Volume 2. In 1982, he began a solo career with releases like
"Pheno-Men" and "Alain Mion In New York," recorded with David Binney and Marc
Johnson. His work has been sampled by numerous hip-hop artists and featured on
prominent radio stations. Mion's collabo...
