His compositions are influenced by jazz and by baroque music, particularly that of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Before starting his musical career, Jean-Christian Michel was a doctor,[1] as a surgeon.
Michel is a "Full Member" of the SACEM (an association of composers and music publishers to protect copyright and royalties).
[8] Jean-Christian Michel is currently the godfather of the campaign Neurodon, within the Federation for Brain Research FRC Drummer Kenny Clarke played and recorded with Michel for 10 years.
He was a member of the group that made the first-ever ascent of Tawesche, in the Himalayas, in 1974.