Event

AJF2016: Scott Tixier

Scott Tixier, an award-winning French jazz violinist and a recording artist, makes his AJF debut.

Grammy Award winning bassist Marcus Miller says that Tixier is making an international name for himself. I heard him in France and was immediately struck by his individuality and his sound. Guitarist Pat Metheny says, [Scott] has found a place for himself within the elite community of New York jazz musicians, no small feat. In an interview with the All About Jazz in 2010, violinist Mark Feldman called Scott really up-and-coming and very talented. And Jean-Luc Ponty said I have heard Scotts recordings, seen his live performances and I think that he stands above the crowd of current jazz violinists around the world.

Scott has performed and/or recorded with a wide range of artists, including:Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Anthony Braxton, Josh Groban, Joss Stone, Gladys Knight, Ariana Grande, Natalie Cole, Keith David, Chrisette Michele, Doug E. Fresh, Murray Hill, Wayne Brady, Ray Chew, The Isley Brothers, Cory Smythe, Marc Jacobs, Maceo Parker, Chris Walden, Gregg Field, Janet Cardiff, Siegfried Kessler, Lonnie Plaxico, Myron Walden, Clifford Adams (Kool & the Gang), Brice Wassy, Nicolas Genest, Tigran Hamasyan, James Weidman.