Artist:
ENRIQUE
TOUSSAINT |
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Enrique
Toussaint
is a self taugh bassist from Mexico City who has played professionally
for over 32 years. He has toured thorughout the world, performed
at the White House and Ford Theater, and played with such musical
greats as Quincy Jones, Herb Alpert, Paul Anka, Placido Domingo,
Phil Perry and as part of Mexico’s premier Jazz quintet
Sacbe. While touring with Paul Anka, Enrique performed with the
Dallas, Boston, Atlanta, Houston, Baltimore and Philedelphia symphonies
as well as the LA Philharmonic. In addition to being a gifted
bassist, he has composed numerous jingles, scored two PBS specials
on
Texas and can be heard on several films included The Personals.
To date, he has performed on over 89 albums and is the recipient
of a MN State Arts Board grant for writing. When not touring,
Enrique lives in St. Paul, MN and records with many local artists
including Billy McLaughlin, Estaire Godinez, Stokely Williams
and Peter Schimke, all who have also performed with SOULFOOD..
SOULFOOD Discography:
Café
Santa Fe
Shaman’s Way
Yoga Groove
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