Henri Texier

Henri Texier
Background information
Birth name Henri Texier
Born 27 January 1945
Origin France Paris, France
Genres Jazz
Instruments Double bass
Associated acts Don Cherry, Joe Lovano, Phil Woods

Henri Texier (born January 27, 1945) is a French jazz double bassist born in Paris.[1]

He is perhaps best known for his 1960s work with Don Cherry and for his 1980s band the Transatlantik Quartet, which featured Joe Lovano, Steve Swallow and Aldo Romano. He also worked with several other American musicians in Paris jazz clubs, including Johnny Griffin, Phil Woods, Bill Coleman and Bud Powell.

Texier is a self-taught jazz bassist, crediting Wilbur Ware most as an influence. Throughout the 1970s Texier remained active in Europe on the jazz scene, performing with musicians such as Gordon Beck, John Abercrombie and Didier Lockwood, among others. In 1982 he formed a quartet with Louis Sclavis and others.[1]

Select discography

Phil Woods

Patrice Meyer

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lewis, Dave. "Henri Texier: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-03-27.