- Born
- 23 October 1949
Burlington - Died
- 5 August 2023
Trieste - Country
- United States
- Discography
- 6 albums
Biography
Tristan Honsinger was a jazz musician who played cello. Tristan Honsinger was born on 23 October 1949 in Burlington and died on 5 August 2023 in Trieste. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “What Are You Talking About?” (1983) to “live SOWIESO Berlin 2013” (2013).
Tristan Honsinger (October 23, 1949 – August 5, 2023) was an American cellist active in free jazz and free improvisation. He is perhaps best known for his long-running collaboration with free jazz pianist Cecil Taylor and guitarist Derek Bailey. Born in Burlington, Vermont, United States, Honsinger was given music lessons from a very early age, as his mother had hopes of creating a chamber orchestra together with his brother and sister. At the age of 12, Tristan would give concerts on a nearly weekly basis. He studied classical cello at the New England Conservatory in Boston before moving to Montreal in 1969 to avoid the draft. While in Canada, he became interested in improvisational music. Honsinger moved to Europe in 1974 and was active throughout the continent. He operated out of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Honsinger had a striking appearance, with body language reminiscent of that of a slapstick actor.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Tristan Honsinger is credited as a sideman
| 1989 | The Hearth — Cecil Taylor with Tristan Honsinger & Evan Parker |
| 2002 | Tristan (Duo) — Derek Bailey & Tristan Honsinger |
| 2007 | Afijn — Misha Mengelberg |
| 2012 | Almeda (To Matie) — Cecil Taylor |
| 2018 | Corona — Cecil Taylor |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Tristan Honsinger play?
Tristan Honsinger is known for playing cello.
When and where was Tristan Honsinger born?
Tristan Honsinger was born 23 October 1949 in Burlington.
What are Tristan Honsinger's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include What Are You Talking About? (1983), Map of Moods (1996), A Camel’s Kiss (2000), Stretto (2011) and Hanam Quintet feat. Tristan Honsinger (2013).
External links
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