One of the world's leading jazz stars, trumpeter Erik Truffaz loves to travel the world in search of new sounds. He possesses an incredible ability to blend genres and converse between eras.

With his last albums Rollin' & Clap!, released in April and October 2023, he makes a 180° turn. Hitherto confined to playing pieces from his own repertoire, he now revisits major themes from French cinema.

The project was prompted by a commission from the Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême to ‘foil’ film music. He then delved into his pantheon of soundtracks, celebrating the composers of the golden age of French cinema: Nino Rota, Michel Magne, Ennio Morricone and Philippe Sarde. 

With his long-time accomplice Marcello Giuliani and musicians Raphaël Chassin, Alexis Anérilles and Matthis Pascaud, he pays sensitive homage to these scores that still shine in the collective imagination.

Trumpet Erik Truffaz

Bass Marcello Giuliani

Keys Alexis Anérilles

Drums Raphaël Chassin

Erik Truffaz

Jazz Stars, Trumpeter  

Erik Truffaz is a vibrant and influential figure in the music industry, constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity through music, which is visible in the evolution of his works, and his willingness to experiment while respecting the jazz traditions that have shaped him. Beyond music, he has expanded his influence into collaborations with filmmakers, emphasizing the synergy between visual and auditory art forms. Truffaz has been recognized with multiple awards and honours throughout his career, solidifying his place as one of the prominent jazz musicians of his generation, as he continues to bring contemporary jazz and its deeply rooted traditions together, with passion that transcends time.