Jacky Terrasson

Jacky Terrasson (born November 27, 1965) is a French jazz pianist and composer.

Background Terrasson's mother is African-American from Georgia, and his father is French. From his parents he heard classical music as a child.

Allegation of sexual abuse In March 2026, Terrasson was the subject of a complaint by a sixteen-year-old girl who alleged that he raped her when she was six years old. Terrasson was questioned by investigators in late 2025. He denied the allegation. Prosecutors in Bordeaux confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.

Discography As leader/co-leader Moon and Sand with Tom Harrell (Jazz Aux Ramparts, 1991) Lover Man (Venus, 1994) – rec. 1993 Jacky Terrasson (Blue Note, 1994) Reach (Blue Note, 1995) Rendezvous with Cassandra Wilson (Blue Note, 1997) Alive (Blue Note, 1998) – live rec. 1997 What It Is (Blue Note, 1999) – rec. 1998 A Paris... (Blue Note, 2000) Kindred with Stefon Harris (Blue Note, 2001) Smile (Blue Note, 2002) Into the Blue with Emmanuel Pahud (Blue Note, 2003) – rec. 2001 Mirror (Blue Note, 2007) – rec. 2006 Push (Concord Jazz, 2010) – rec. 2009 Gouache (Universal, 2012) Take This (Impulse!, 2015) – rec. 2014 Mother with Stéphane Belmondo (Impulse!, 2016) 53 (Blue Note, 2019) Moving On (Earth-Sounds, 2024)

As sideman With Cindy Blackman In the Now (Highnote, 1998) – rec. 1997 Telepathy (Muse, 1994) – rec. 1992

With Ry Cooder Music from the Motion Picture Primary Colors (MCA, 1998) Chavez Ravine (Nonesuch, 2005) My Name Is Buddy (Nonesuch, 2007)

With Philippe Gaillot Be Cool (Ilona, 2018) CassIstanmbul (That Sound, 2022)

With Javon Jackson When the Time Is Right (Blue Note, 1994) - rec. 1993 For One Who Knows (Blue Note, 1995)

With others Stefano di Battista, Stefano di Battista (Blue Note, 2000) Ray Brown, Ray Brown's New Two Bass Hits (Capri, 1992) Jesse Davis, As We Speak (Concord Jazz, 1992) Eddie Harris, Freedom Jazz Dance (Venus, 1994) Jon Hassell, Fascinoma (Water Lily Acoustics, 1999) Irvin Mayfield and Jaz Sawyer, Live at the Blue Note (Half Note, 2000) – live Leon Parker, Above and Below (Epicure, 1994) Dianne Reeves, Quiet After the Storm (Blue Note, 1994) Antoine Roney, The Traveler (Muse, 1994) Wallace Roney, Seth Air (Muse, 1991) Jimmy Scott, Heaven (Warner Bros., 1996) Art Taylor, Wailin' at the Vanguard (Verve, 1993) – live