Stéphane Belmondo, born on July 8, 1967, in Hyères, Var, France, is a distinguished French jazz musician known for his proficiency on the trumpet, flugelhorn, and drums. His early musical education was influenced by his father, Yvan, a former professional saxophonist, who instilled in him the values of discipline and practice. Stéphane began playing drums at age six, accordion at eight, and trumpet at ten. He studied at the Aix-en-Provence Conservatory and later the Marseille Conservatory.

In Paris, Belmondo's career flourished as he collaborated with notable musicians such as pianist René Urtreger and double-bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen. He joined Laurent Cugny's big band, Lumière, and worked with the legendary arranger Gil Evans. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, Belmondo played with various ensembles, including Michel Legrand's big orchestra and Dee Dee Bridgewater's trio, with whom he recorded the album "Love and Peace."

Belmondo's solo career gained momentum with the release of his album "Wonderland" in 2004. He has been recognized with several awards at the French Victoires du Jazz, winning the best French album category in 2003, 2004, and 2005, and the best artist award in 2003 and 2004. His work often includes tribute albums, honoring the musicians who have inspired him.