The Violin Virtuoso of Denton
Scott Tixier studied in Paris conservatories, practiced with Romani musicians, and performed with Pink Floyd and Stevie Wonder. Then he moved to Denton.
By
Alex Temblador
Published in
D Magazine
April
2021
Photography by Elizabeth Lavin and Briscoe Burnett
In Texas, we’re more familiar with fiddles than violins, more attuned to country and blues than jazz. But chances are you’ve seen Scott Tixier or heard his work, probably without knowing it. The 34-year-old Grammy Award-winning French jazz violinist has made late show appearances with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon. His music can be heard in films such as the 2019 remake of