Description
On the occasion of his 80th birthday, legendary French bassist and composer Henri Texier celebrates his six decades as a musician with Healing Songs, which reprises some of his earlier work; a sort of retrospective of calming compositions perhaps forgotten. Featuring a topflight quintet, Healing Songs includes Texier's son Sebastien on alto sax and clarinet, rising US trumpet star Hermon Mehari, plus internationally acclaimed drummer Manu Katche guesting on two tracks.
Henri Texier, born in Paris in 1945, is a highly respected French double bassist and composer who has played a pivotal role in shaping modern European jazz. He began his career in the vibrant Paris jazz scene of the 1960s, quickly gaining acclaim for his work alongside vanguard musicians such as Don Cherry and Daniel Humair.
Over the decades, Texier became known for blending jazz with influences from folk, African, and Middle Eastern music, giving his sound a unique global flavour. His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including multiple 'Victoires du Jazz' (France's top jazz honour) and widespread international recognition.
In the words of The Guardian newspaper, "Texier is one of Europe's consistently inspired jazz musicians, with a career that continues to inspire new generations."
Henri Texier: double bass
Sebastiien TexierL alto saxophone, clarinet
Hermon Mehari: trumpet
Emmanuel Borghi: piano, Fender-Rhodes
Gautier Garrigue: drums
+ special guest Manu Katche: drums
