Clovis Bordeaux
About Clovis Bordeaux
Clovis Bordeaux is a pianist composer and educator whose musical compositions have been noted for their lyrical melodies and compelling rhythms, while his performances have been acclaimed as brilliant examples of improvisation not only in the United States, but also on the continent of Europe. Clovis Bordeaux’s credits include work with John Hicks, Oliver Lake, Roscoe Mitchell, Keithen Carter, Jackie Taylor, Poet/Playwright Emilio Cruz, the AACM, Fred Anderson, Harrison Bankhead, the Archdiocese of Chicago and the United Methodist Church. • 1968 - 1972 Member – Black Artists Group, St. Louis Mo. • 1968 - 1972 Arranger and Vocal Coach, Merry Records • 1977 – 1980 81st Army Band, Ft. Sheridan, IL • 1980 - NEA Composer Fellowship • 1990 - 2010 Music Teacher, Chicago Public Schools • 2012 Releases, Piano – “Sky and Earth” and “Classic Moments” on CD Baby • 2020 Music Teacher – MSA Performing Arts Academy, Brooklyn NY • 2023 Release – “Ancestors’ Magic,” Enen Tchaas Ra on Distro Kid
Clovis Bordeaux is a pianist composer and educator whose musical compositions have been noted for their lyrical melodies and compelling rhythms, while his performances have been acclaimed as brilliant examples of improvisation not only in the United States, but also on the continent of Europe. Clovis Bordeaux’s credits include work with John Hicks, Oliver Lake, Roscoe Mitchell, Keithen Carter, Jackie Taylor, Poet/Playwright Emilio Cruz, the AACM, Fred Anderson, Harrison Bankhead, the Archdiocese of Chicago and the United Methodist Church. • 1968 - 1972 Member – Black Artists Group, St. Louis Mo. • 1968 - 1972 Arranger and Vocal Coach, Merry Records • 1977 – 1980 81st Army Band, Ft. Sheridan, IL • 1980 - NEA Composer Fellowship • 1990 - 2010 Music Teacher, Chicago Public Schools • 2012 Releases, Piano – “Sky and Earth” and “Classic Moments” on CD Baby • 2020 Music Teacher – MSA Performing Arts Academy, Brooklyn NY • 2023 Release – “Ancestors’ Magic,” Enen Tchaas Ra on Distro Kid
