English:Steve Houben (Q591837)

Born in a musical family but it is saxophonist Jacques Pelzer who introduces him to jazz and will have a strong influence on his career.

In the mid seventies, he attends courses at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. During the same period, he brings over to Europe some US musicians.

He played with some legendary names like Chet Baker (he recorded with him), Mike Stern, George Coleman, Gerry Mulligan, Clark Terry, Jon Eardley, Joe Newman, etc.

As a composer, arranger and free-lance musician, he recorded several albums as a leader.

Steve Houben went on tour around the world, leading different groups, playing with numerous bands, such as Peter Herbolzheimer, the EBU Big Band, Garrett List, Saxo 1000, ACT Big Band, etc... He also performed for contemporary composer Henri Pousseur on some of his pieces.

He recorded some 15 albums as a leader, and appears on numerous albums as a sideman.

Steve Houben: an open, cultivated and curious mind, has approached many musical contexts and styles (jazz, fusion, classical music, world music, ...) with considerable talent and conviction).