JB Dunckel
About
Known both as a solo artist and as the co-founder of the hugely influential French duo Air, Jean-Benoît Dunckel has long been celebrated as a master of stylish, sensual and ethereal pop.
Dunckel has developed a wide-ranging solo career under his own name and as JB Dunckel, exploring song-based writing, ambient textures and experimental electronics. His collaborations extend across the worlds of pop, film, dance and contemporary classical music.
As a screen composer, Dunckel has written music for both film and television, including Summer of 85 (directed by François Ozon), earning a César Award nomination for Best Original Music, as well as series for international platforms and independent cinema. His scoring work is noted for its emotional subtlety and distinctive sonic palette.
In parallel with his electronic projects, Dunckel has expanded into large-scale and acoustic composition, releasing a solo piano recording and composing for ballet and mixed ensemble. His stage works combine electronics, percussion, voice and movement, reflecting an ongoing interest in the meeting point between contemporary composition and immersive performance.
Continuing to record, perform and collaborate internationally, Jean-Benoît Dunckel remains an artist in constant evolution, moving fluidly between pop, electronic innovation, film music and contemporary classical creation.
