French: Jazz Musician in New York

About French

French is a jazz musician heard in New York City settings such as Terra Blues, often appearing on bills with ensembles including the T Blues Band, Mack, and Ajamu. The name points toward the French horn, an instrument that entered jazz gradually in the mid-20th century and remains an uncommon voice on bandstands. In performance, French uses the horn’s rounded tone to sit inside the groove rather than above it. The approach favors line and blend over spectacle.