François Raulin (born March 17, 1956 in Annecy, France) is a French jazz pianist who grew up listening to Duke Ellington and Fats Waller, sparking an interest in their music at around 12. He took piano lessons between the ages of 11 and 16 and later pursued mathematics before devoting himself fully to music. Raulin’s first solo release, First Flush (1994), showcased prepared piano and melodica work. He worked extensively with Louis Sclavis from 1985 to 2001 and formed the collective La Forge in 2001. He also forged a long‑term partnership with Stéphan Oliva, producing the duo albums Tristano (1999), Echoes of Spring (2007), and Correspondances (2016).
