Versatile pianist Tony Tixier works across all formats of contemporary jazz, from solo piano through trio and quartet work to large composition projects. His latest album I Am Human is a response to the disruption and discord facing the world during times of political conflict and humanitarian crisis. Each of the EP’s seven tracks sees a intimate collaboration with a musical colleague, with the aim of reaffirming the shared humanity of their work.

Tixier made his first appearance on Whirlwind with Life of Sensitive Creatures in 2017, a trio release that underlined his poetic, emotionally intelligent style. Since then, he made his quartet debut with SCOPES (Tixier, Ben Van Gelder, Tom Berkmann and Mathias Rupnig) – a sophomore album is planned for September 2020. Aside from his commitments as a Yamaha Artist, Tixier is a member of the Logan Richardson Quartet, Christian Scott Quintet and Seamus Blake’s European Quartet. Other career highlights include creative roles with Tommy Hilfiger and the Louis Vuitton Foundation, and appearances on America’s Got Talent and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.