Clémentine is a French singer and songwriter based in Japan. She debuted in France in 1988 with the single, "Absolument Jazz". In addition to many releases as a singer, she has appeared regularly on the entertainment segment for
NHK Educational TV "French TV".
Collaborates frequently with other artists, mostly in Japan. Recently she has often collaborated with her daughter,
Solita, who is also a singer.
History
Born in Paris but traveled widely as a child. With her father transferring first to Mexico and later around the world, she grew in touch with
Bossa Nova and other local flavors of music.
Returned to France and started Piano lessons at age 10 and Jazz school at age 12. Started her professional career in 1987 by sending a demo tape to Jazz greats
Johnny Griffin
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and
Ben Sidran
Ben Hirsh Sidran (born August 14, 1943) is an American jazz and rock keyboardist, producer, label owner, and music writer. Early in his career he was a member of the Steve Miller Band and is the father of Grammy-nominated musician, composer an ...
, and was subsequently given an opportunity to record several songs with them.
In 1988 released her first single, "Absolument Jazz" with CBS France. Signed a contract with
Sony Music Entertainment Japan in 1990, and released many singles and albums. From 2003 to 2005 switched to the
Epic Records Japan
Epic Records Japan is a Japanese record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Its founder was Shigeo Maruyama.
Between 1978 and 1988 the label operated as a wholly owned subsidiary: Epic/Sony Inc. () was established in August 1978 label, and from 2005 to 2008 to
Toshiba EMI
, formerly , was one of Japan's leading music companies. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of British music company EMI Group Ltd. on June 30, 2007, after Toshiba sold off its previous 45% stake. Its CEO and president was Kazuhiko Koike. When ...
. Returned to Sony Music Entertainment in 2008.
Discography
Singles
*"Absolument Jazz" (1988) ; vinyl CBS-651456
*"A St Tropez" (1992.6.21) ; SRDS-8234
*"Pillow Talk Re-Mix" (1992.11.21) ; SRCS 6569
*"Jérie Boit Du Caffè Latte" (1993.3.21) ; SRDS-8252
*"Un Homme et Une Femme" (1994.9.7) ; SRCS-7447
*"L'étoile Du Bonheur" (1994.12.21) ; SRCS-7562
*"It's a shame" (1997.7.18) ; SMA 664602 1 (France)
*"Poisson Lune" (1997.10.22) ; SRCS-8465
*"La Fete" (1998.10.28) ; SRCS-8794
*"Un Dia De Estos" (1999.1.27) ; SRCS-8875
*"Couleur Café" (1999.6.19) ; SRCS-8959
*"Collines Violettes" (2000.3.8) ; SRCS-2233
*"二人でゆっくり ~Tous deux tout doux~" (2001.11.21) ; AICL-1356
**Clémentine with
Jinsei Tsuji
*"Tenohira wo taiyouni" (2004.9.15) ; ESCL-2582
**Duet with daughter
Solita
Albums
*''Spread Your Wings'' (1989) ; vinyl, cassette & CD in France only
**Clémentine and
Ben Sidran
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(1991.11.21); SRCS-5689
**later release (2002.3.6) ; SICP-5029
*''Continent Bleu'' (1989.11.11) ; CSCS-5026
*''Nes Nuits, Mes Jours'' (1990.11.21) ; CSCS-5332
*''En Privé'' (1992.7.1) ; SRCS-5898
*''Long Courrier'' (1993.7.1) ; SRCS-6760
*''Clémentine Sings Ben Sidran'' (1993.11.18) ; SRCS-6887
**later release (2002.3.6) ; SICP-5030
*''Ils et elle'' (1994.9.21) ; SRCS-7458
*''Solita'' (1997.5.1) ; SRCS-8284
*''Heure D'Ete'' (1998.11.6) ; SRCS-8793
*''Couleur Café'' (1999.7.1) ; SRCS-8957
*''Les Voyages'' (2000.9.27) ; SRCS-2337
*''Continent Bleu'' (2000.11.22) ; SRCS-9628
*''Café Aprés-midi''
ompilation(2001.7.18) ; SRCS-2503
*''Lil' Darlin (2001.12.12) ; SICP-4
*''30 °C'' (2002.8.7) ; SICP-190
*''Clé'' (2003.6.4) ; ESCL-2409
*''Soleil'' (2004.7.7) ; ESCL-2687
*''Made in France'' (2005.6.20) ; TOCP-67700
*''Lumiere'' (2006.6.14) ; TOCP-67976
*''Chocolats et Sweets'' (2008.7.23) ; SICP-1922
*''Sweet Rendez-vous'' (2008.9.24) ; SICP-1954
*''Sweet Illumination'' (2008.11.26) ; SICP-2077
*''Animentine~Bossa du Animé'' (2010.7.21) ; SICP-2770
"Best-of" albums
*''A Suivre...～The Very Best of Clementine～'' (1996.11.11) ; SRCS-8166
*''Clémentine de Best'' (2004.11.26) ; SICP-641
Tribute albums
*''Clementine Sings Disney'' (2014.11.26) ; AVCW-63038
References
External links
*
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1963 births
Living people
Anime musicians
Singers from Paris
20th-century French women singers
21st-century French women singers