Erik Truffaz

Born: Jan 1, 1960 in France

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Biography: Erik Truffaz received an early introduction into the world of a professional musician, thanks to his saxophone-playing dad. When he was ten years old, the French trumpeter began performing in his father's dance band. As he grew older, Truffaz performed with other bands in the region until he was 16 and ...Read full biography

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The Walk Of The Giant Turtle

Released: 2003

Label: EMI

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French trumpeter Erik Truffaz has been a mover and shaker on the European creative improvisational scene since the mid-'90s. With the release of The Mask (a compilation of three previously released recordings: ...Read full review

Saloua

Released: 2005

Label: Pop U-Lab

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Erik Truffaz is unusual for a jazz trumpeter in that he keeps his music open not only to early-'70s Miles Davis fusion but hip-hop, Indian music, and even bits of rap. Five of the dozen pieces on Saloua ...Read full review

More Erik Truffaz albums: Main Albums (20), Compilations (1), Singles & EPs (1)

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