Daniel Humair Trio
featuring Samuel Blaser (Switzerland)
When a living legend of European jazz joins forces with one of today’s most innovative trombonists, the result is a musical synergy that transcends the ordinary. The Daniel Humair Trio featuring Samuel Blaser is an explosive powerhouse of creativity, exploring the frontiers of modern jazz with playful ease and profound mutual understanding. Under the leadership of Daniel Humair—a master who has shaped the rhythm of a continent for decades—every stage transforms into a laboratory for high-stakes improvisation and sonic adventure. This trio does not offer static jazz; it is a living, breathing dialogue that honors the genre’s history while boldly navigating its future.
Line up:
Daniel Humair – drums
Stéphane Kerecki – bass
Vincent Lê Quang – saxophones
Samuel Blaser – trombone
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Travel party:
5 people
Available / On Tour:
Generally available 2026 / 2027
Daniel Humair is more than just a drummer; he is an institution. With a career spanning collaborations with giants like Phil Woods, Jim Hall, and Michel Portal, Humair has elevated drumming to a form of visual art, characterized by boundless energy and a painterly approach to rhythm. In this trio, he finds the perfect foil in Samuel Blaser. Known for his ability to coax an infinite palette of human emotion from the trombone, Blaser brings a modern, experimental edge to the ensemble. This quartet creates a sound defined by breath-taking technical precision and deeply rooted swing. Their music is a constant state of flux—a game of freedom and structure that celebrates the very essence of jazz: the unexpected. For promoters and audiences alike, this trio represents a rare opportunity to witness the crème de la crème of European jazz in a constellation that unites artistic relevance with pure, infectious joy of play.
Daniel Humair is the Picasso of the drums, painting rhythms that defy gravity and define European jazz history.
Le Monde
A masterclass in tension and release, where Humair’s percussive painting meets Blaser’s architectural brass to create a sound that is both ancient and brand new.
Jazzwise Magazine
