Erik Truffaz | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Erik Truffaz |
Born | Chêne-Bougeries, Switzerland | 3 April 1960
Origin | France, Switzerland |
Genres | Jazz fusion Acid jazz Nu-jazz Post bop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, band leader, composer |
Instrument | Trumpet |
Years active | 1990s–present |
Labels | Blue Note Records (current) EMI |
Erik Truffaz (born 3 April 1960 in Chêne-Bougeries, Switzerland) is a French-Swiss jazz trumpeter, infusing elements of hip hop, rock and roll and dance music into his compositions.