Christian Escoudé
Christian Escoudé (born 1947) is a French Gypsy jazz guitarist.
Christian Escoudé | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1947 Angoulême, Charente, France |
| Genres | Gypsy jazz, jazz fusion, world music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Labels | Dreyfus, JMS, Nocturne, EmArcy, Sunnyside |
He grew up in Angoulême and is of Romani descent on his father's side. His father was also a guitarist who was influenced by Django Reinhardt. When Escoudé was ten, his father began teaching him the guitar, and he became a professional musician at age fifteen. His style is a mix of bebop and gypsy jazz influences, featuring the use of vibrato, portamento, and fast runs.
He started work in a trio with Aldo Romano in 1972. By the 1980s, he was in John Lewis's quartet. He also played with Philip Catherine for a time. In his forties, he signed with the French division of Verve Records.
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