Liévin Lefebvre
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Liévin Lefebvre discovered the organ at the age of six, and it has remained his instrument of choice ever since — a deeply personal and foundational part of his musical identity. Though his journey led him through classical saxophone and piano, the organ has always held a special place in his heart.

In 1989, he won the French national final of the Yamaha Electone Festival, marking the start of a long career in music education. As part of the Yamaha international education system, he became a specialist in improvisation and composition for young musicians, while also training and mentoring teachers.

In the early 2000s, following a diploma in Jazz music theory, he returned to jazz organ performance and became active on the Côte d'Azur scene, collaborating with renowned musicians such as the guitar player Amaury Filliard who has collaborated with Eddy Louiss.

Deeply committed to the art of jazz organ, he has focused in recent years on both mastering and teaching the two foundational bass techniques: left-hand bass in the style of Jimmy Smith, and pedal bass inspired by the legendary Rhoda Scott.

As a member of New York guitarist Kyle Green's quintet, he contributed to the album Paying Dues, alongside acclaimed drummer Michael Lauren.

Now based in Portugal, Liévin Lefebvre serves as director of the Guimarães Jazz School, where he continues to share his passion for jazz — and the Hammond organ — with the next generation of musicians.