Jean-François Jenny-Clark

Musician

French double bassist (active 1960s–1998), noted for work across post-bop, free jazz and contemporary classical scenes; leader of solo recordings including Unison (1987) and Solo.

Collaborated with Aldo Romano, Enrico Rava, Luciano Berio, Steve Lacy, Gato Barbieri, Joe Henderson and Pierre Boulez; released the solo album Unison on CMP Records in 1987; noted for overdubbing, use of electronics and explorations between jazz and European art music.

Reviews praise Jean-François Jenny-Clark as an eclectic, innovative double-bassist rooted in post-bop and open to free jazz and European contemporary music. The 1987 solo album Unison is singled out for its inventive use of overdubs, electronics and lyrical interplay. His long career includes collaborations with major jazz and contemporary-music figures.

For:Jazz aficionados, double-bass players, fans of European avant-garde and post-bop

The name Jean-François Jenny-Clark might be daunting or unknown to many, but for jazz enthusiasts, he represents an illuminating beacon, an eclectic and extraordinary musician, as well as surprisingly humble.
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