Claire Courchene

English-born and now based in Los Angeles via Miami, this multi-talented artist is a musical polymath. Initiated into music at 2 with the cello and later at 7 with the trombone, they also self-taught keys and bass. Graduated with a dual performance degree in jazz trombone and cello from the University of Miami. Pioneered the inaugural Jazz on Edge Festival, leading an electronic-jazz ensemble in 2008. Embarked on a global touring journey from age 19, captivating audiences with cello, trombone, keys, and vocals alongside eminent artists like Kanye West, Josh Groban, Macy Gray, and more. A versatile performer, their musical prowess graced TV screens as they played cello and trombone on American Idol, bass and trombone on Glee, and graced various other shows including The Tonight Show and Dancing With the Stars. Contributed as a soloist for the Twilight Breaking Dawn movie soundtrack and joined Duran Duran under the direction of David Lynch for a TV special, followed by a performance at Coachella. A key trombonist in the BET Awards Show house band, they've lent their skills to numerous notable records including Lana Del Rey and Macy Gray. Their extraordinary journey also saw them soloing with Miley Cyrus on MTV's Unplugged and sharing the stage with Madonna.