Henri Texier
Henri Texier is an outstanding French bassist who has concentrated most of his activity in his native land. Born in Paris, Texier began his career at age 15 playing piano in nightclubs, but he soon switched to bass in order to play in the big band of Jef Gilson. That brought Texier into contact with drummer Daniel Humair, and together they developed one of the strongest rhythm sections working in France in the early '60s. Texier and Humair quickly found work backing up touring American artists, among them Bud Powell, Donald Byrd, Phil Woods, Dexter Gordon, and Chet Baker. By 1968, Texier and Humair had been joined by pianist Martial Solal, and the three collaborated on some pivotal recordings made with vacationing saxophonist Lee Konitz. Also in 1968, Texier formed the group European Rhythm Machine, which featured Woods, Humair, Gordon Beck, and George Gruntz. In the '70s, Texier took time off to learn a number of additional instruments, including oud, flute, cello, and various types of percussion, and to develop his singing voice. Upon his return to full-time performance, Texier played in a number of ensembles, often with Louis Sclavis and drummer Aldo Romano. In 1986, Texier began a fruitful relationship with Label Bleu, which has released most of his work since then. In the early '90s, Texier's son Sebastian Texier joined on as reed player with his father's groups, often playing clarinet. North African motifs have played an important part in Texier's work since the mid-'90s and in 2001, Texier's trio began to tour Europe accompanying the practically silent 1970 Algerian film Remparts d'Argile. Henri Texier has a strongly physical approach to the bass, although his tone is often described as "bell-like." American auditors may feel that Texier simply walks a crooked line between hard bop and free, but in France Texier has gained recognition for his work in developing a type of jazz that is uniquely French and not beholden to American models. In June 2001, Texier was made a Chevalier of the l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur, the highest honor the French government accords to its artists.© Uncle Dave Lewis /TiVo Read more
Henri Texier is an outstanding French bassist who has concentrated most of his activity in his native land. Born in Paris, Texier began his career at age 15 playing piano in nightclubs, but he soon switched to bass in order to play in the big band of Jef Gilson. That brought Texier into contact with drummer Daniel Humair, and together they developed one of the strongest rhythm sections working in France in the early '60s. Texier and Humair quickly found work backing up touring American artists, among them Bud Powell, Donald Byrd, Phil Woods, Dexter Gordon, and Chet Baker. By 1968, Texier and Humair had been joined by pianist Martial Solal, and the three collaborated on some pivotal recordings made with vacationing saxophonist Lee Konitz. Also in 1968, Texier formed the group European Rhythm Machine, which featured Woods, Humair, Gordon Beck, and George Gruntz.
In the '70s, Texier took time off to learn a number of additional instruments, including oud, flute, cello, and various types of percussion, and to develop his singing voice. Upon his return to full-time performance, Texier played in a number of ensembles, often with Louis Sclavis and drummer Aldo Romano. In 1986, Texier began a fruitful relationship with Label Bleu, which has released most of his work since then. In the early '90s, Texier's son Sebastian Texier joined on as reed player with his father's groups, often playing clarinet. North African motifs have played an important part in Texier's work since the mid-'90s and in 2001, Texier's trio began to tour Europe accompanying the practically silent 1970 Algerian film Remparts d'Argile.
Henri Texier has a strongly physical approach to the bass, although his tone is often described as "bell-like." American auditors may feel that Texier simply walks a crooked line between hard bop and free, but in France Texier has gained recognition for his work in developing a type of jazz that is uniquely French and not beholden to American models. In June 2001, Texier was made a Chevalier of the l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur, the highest honor the French government accords to its artists.
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Heteroklite Lockdown
Henri Texier
Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Jan 28, 2022
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Concert anniversaire 30 ans de Label Bleu (feat. Manu Codjia, Edward Perraud, Michel Portal, Thomas de Pourquery & Bojan Z)
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on May 26, 2017
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Chance
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Feb 28, 2020
Taking frequent trips to Henri Texier’s inspirational planet is sensible and an absolute necessity. Texier is one of France’s most respected bass play ...
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Sky Dancers
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Feb 4, 2016
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An Indian's Week
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Jan 1, 1993
In the early '90s, Henri Texier went on to form a new quartet (Azur) around a new rhythm section featuring pianist Bojan Zulfikarpasic and drummer Ton ...
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Varech
Henri Texier
Jazz - Released by JMS Productions on Nov 15, 2019
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Dakota Mab (Live at Theater Gütersloh) [European Jazz Legends, Vol. 5]
Henri Texier
Jazz - Released by Intuition on Mar 11, 2016
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Remparts d'argile (feat. Tony Rabeson & Sébastien Texier)
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Jan 1, 2000
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Amir
Henri Texier
Jazz - Released by JMS Productions on Nov 15, 2019
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Sand Woman
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Feb 2, 2018
More active than ever, Henri Texier plays around with revisiting the past. With Sand Woman, the double bass player mostly sifts through his recordings ...
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Izlaz / Colonel Skopje (feat. John Abercrombie, Joe Lovano, Aldo Romano & Steve Swallow)
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Jan 1, 1988
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At "L'improviste"
Henri Texier
Free Jazz & Avant-Garde - Released by Label Bleu on Jan 1, 2012
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Holy Lola (Bande originale du film)
Henri Texier
Film Soundtracks - Released by Label Bleu on Jan 1, 2004
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Blue Wind Story
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Oct 20, 2008
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(V)ivre
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Jan 1, 2004
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Les Là-Bas (Bonobo Remix)
Henri Texier
Electronic - Released by Ninja Tune on May 13, 2016
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A Cordes et à Cris
Henri Texier
Jazz - Released by JMS Productions on Nov 15, 2019
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Mad Nomad(s)
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Jan 1, 1995
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Respect (feat. Bob Brookmeyer, Lee Konitz, Paul Motian & Steve Swallow)
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Jan 1, 1997
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Colonel Skopje
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Jan 1, 1988
Recorded in France in 1988 and released in the U.S. in 1995, Colonel Skopje is a good example of what could be described as "post-bop with fusion refe ...
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Henri Texier Short Cuts
Henri Texier
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Label Bleu on Mar 30, 2018
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