@sebastienblanchonakanzeng

Trumpeter and composer Sébastien Blanchon won the "Best Original Soundtrack" award at the 2025 Life Beyond Life festival in Turin for Bertrand Guerry’s *Le Bonheur est une bête sauvage*. He has also composed original scores for short films and co-composed music for documentaries like *Vape Wave* and *Mère Océan* by Jan Kounen. Known as "N’zeng" for nearly 30 years, he brings an indie touch to his film scores, drawing on extensive stage experience. Noted for his ability to create hybrid music, his influences are diverse, ranging from jazz, electro, and hip-hop/trip-hop to funk and soul. His recent work reflects a deep love of cinema, as seen in albums like *Alien Suites* and *Mustang Force*, a tribute to the soundtracks of Lalo Schifrin and Ennio Morricone. He collaborated with artists such as Gorillaz, Beth Gibbons (Portishead), Rone, and Baxter Dury, as well as Charlotte Savary (Wax Tailor) on his 2024 album, *N’zeng - The Trip*. He is currently working on his next EP and regularly composes for... ...music for dance.