The accordion player Vincent Peirani is a leading name in French jazz today. Following a long career as a sideman in the bands led by experienced musicians, he released his fist solo album three years ago. French Jazz Academy presented him with the award for the musician of the year, whereby last year he received another three big prizes: two German ECHO awards (ensemble and instrumentalist of the year), as well as the most important accolade so far – Les Victoires du Jazz for the jazz musician of the year in France. Living Being is his new, fusion project.