He was Born in Anglet (Basque country-France) a seaside resort located between the cities of Bayonne and Biarritz . His father was an aeronautic engineer (spacial) and mother was an organ player, concert artist and teacher in music college (CNR Bayonne) .
As a younger, he was a cello student ( a former student of Jacques Doué) before dedicating life to Bowmaking. In 1992 Jean-François Raffin, offered him to come and work in his Parisian workshop, in order to learn the trade , has been his assistant till 1997
He has been working in the Basque area, native country, Since 1997. He makes bows implementing the tradition and knowledge which Jean-François Raffin and Stéphane Thomachot taught him.
His main activity consist in the making of fine classic model bows for violin, viola, cello and double bass bows,including older models of the "transition" and baroque periods. He also works on restauration and maintenance of the bows.
He only uses first choice materials .Each pieces of Pernambouco is chosen according to the personality and the character of the artist, and his/her way of playing, while respecting at the same time the balance and the weight of the bow to meet the musician's requirements.
Today his Production can be found all over the world : Japan, the U.K., the U.S.A., Spain, Italie, Portugal,...
Tauziede,Jean-Luc
