John Hébert, born in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana, is an American jazz bassist and composer. He began his musical journey with Bill Huntington as his first contrabass instructor. From 1990 to 1992, he studied at the Loyola University of New Orleans, performing with artists such as Steve Masakowski and Johnny Vidacovich. Hébert continued his education at William Paterson University in New Jersey, earning a Bachelor of Music for Jazz Performance. He subsequently moved to New York, where he collaborated with notable musicians including Andrew Hill, Lee Konitz, and Paul Bley. In 2009, Hébert released his debut album Byzantine Monkey. He has also contributed to albums such as Dave Liebman's Truth and Honesty (2022) and Andy Milneâs Time Will Tell (2024).
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