To be a musician means to unravel the mystery of a language spoken only by a handful, but seemingly understood by everyone.

Born in France, Alain Mallet moved to the States at the age of 21 to attend Berklee College of Music where he is now a professor in the ensemble and piano departments.

He has toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in Jazz and Pop including Phil Woods, Paul Simon, Paquito D'Rivera, Marc Johnson and Madeleine Peyroux.

He is a critically acclaimed producer, particularly for his work with Jonatha Brooke.

His original compositions have been recorded by jazz greats such as Gary Burton, Dave Samuels and Paquito D'Rivera and published in the European Real Book (Sher Music).

His first solo recording titled Mutt Slang (2018) was received with rave reviews

The follow up titled “A wake of sorrows engulfed in rage” (2020) is out now on Origin records