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Henri Texier

Henri Texier is a Parisian self taught double bassist who was a prominent player throughout the 60’s playing with many of the big US names including Donald Bryd and Bud Powell that were visiting Paris Jazz clubs during this period.

Texier went on to produce three incredible solo albums in the late 70’s including ‘Amir’ (75) [...]

Art Blakely and the Jazz Messengers

Art Blakely is a jazz drumming pioneer famous for infusing swing jazz with elements of blues and gospel music. His band the jazz messengers provided a platform for many aspiring jazz musicians over its 30 year existence between 1954 to the early 80’s. Art made a point of playing around younger musician to keep his [...]

John Coltrane – Its all in the balance.

Sure Im deviating from Dance music slightly, but sometimes a break from the straight is needed just to regain a bit of composer before forget where we are.

Coltrane is definitely one of my music idols. For me his music perfectly balances free improvisation and structure, creating tension whilst allowing for space and freedom within [...]