Henri Chaix
b. Henri François Chaix, 21 February 1925, Geneva, Switzerland, d. 11 June 1999. Chaix played piano from an early age, becoming professional while in his late teens. He played with a number of Swiss bands, eventually becoming a leader in the early 60s. He gained a strong local reputation and during the 50s, 60s and 70s was constantly on call as accompanist for visiting American jazz musicians. Among those with whom he played during these years were Sidney Bechet, Buck Clayton, Rex Stewart and Albert Nicholas. He also played an important role at many Swiss jazz festivals and throughout western and central Europe. A powerful and dynamic player, he displayed a marked penchant for the blues, and his solid accompaniment was of considerable merit. His solos demonstrated an imaginative approach to mainstream jazz. He occasionally played trombone.
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Discography
3 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Three C's
Benny Carter, Bill Coleman, Henri Chaix
Jazz - Released by Sackville on Apr 4, 2003
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Strike Up the Band
Bob Barnard, Henri Chaix, Jesper Thilo, Romano Cavicchiolo, Stephan Kurman
Jazz - Released by Sackville on May 16, 2000
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Baden 1966 & Montreux 1971
Jazz - Released by Sackville on Feb 22, 2005
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo