Jean Toussaint
Jean Toussaint | |
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Background information | |
Born | Aruba, Dutch Antilles | 27 July 1960
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
Years active | 1982–present |
Labels | Lyte BMG, World Circuit |
Website | www |
Jean Toussaint (born July 27, 1960) is an American jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist.
Life and career
Toussaint was born in
Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance.[3]
In 1987, Toussaint moved to London, England, when he was invited to be artist-in-residence at the
Jeff Tain Watts. In addition he has collaborated with Lionel Loueke
.
Toussaint has released 10 albums as a leader, his most recent entitled Tate Song in February 2014 with
LYTE Records.[6]
In 2015/16 Toussaint devised a project dedicated to his mentor Blakey. The project was entitled "Roots & Herbs: The Blakey Project" and featured an all-star lineup of British jazz musicians, including Julian Joseph, Byron Wallen, Dennis Rollins, Jason Rebello and Shane Forbes. The group toured the UK extensively throughout 2015 / 2016.[7][8][9][10]
Discography
As leader
- Impressions of Coltrane (Fever, 1987)
- What Goes Around, (World Circuit, 1991)
- Life I Want (New Note, 1996)
- Nazaire Who's Blues (Jazz House, 1996)
- Back to Back (Jazz Focus, 1998)
- Street Above The Underground (BMG, 2000)
- Blue Black (Blue Geodesics, 2002)
- Continuum Act One (Space Time, 2004)
- Live in Paris and London (Space Time, 2010)
- Tate Song (Lyte, 2014)
With Art Blakey
- New York Scene (Concord Jazz, 1984)
- Blue Night (Timeless, 1985)
- Feeling Good (Delos, 1986)
With Kirk Lightsey
- Kirk 'n Marcus (Criss Cross Jazz, 1987) with Marcus Belgrave
References
- ^ "Jean Toussaint". Oxford Reference. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
- ^ Yanow, Scott (2012). "Jean Toussaint Biography". AllMusic review. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
- ^ Yanow, Scott (2012). "New York Scene". AllMusic review. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Jazz Conversations with Craig Milverton and Special Guest Jean Toussaint" Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, recorded at the Blue Vanguard Jazz Club Exeter, August 31, 2014.
- ^ Robbie France biography
- ^ "Jean Toussaint Saxophone Legend Jean Toussaint To Release His Tenth Album With LYTE Records". Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ^ "Jean Toussaint's Roots and Herbs at CBSO Centre, Birmingham". Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ "Jean Toussaint's Roots and Herbs Young Lions". Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ "Jean Toussaint's Roots and Herbs at Scarborough Jazz Festival". Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ "Jean Toussaint Interview with UK VIBE". Retrieved 12 December 2016.
External links
- "Jazz Conversations with Craig Milverton and Special Guest Jean Toussaint", recorded at the Blue Vanguard Jazz Club Exeter, August 31, 2014.