First heard: 8 July 2026
Kham Meslien is a French double-bass player and composer whose work bridges jazz, world music and solo instrumental exploration. Born and raised in Angers (France) to a father from Martinique and a mother from Spain, he absorbed a rich mix of musical styles early on—French song, hip-hop, jazz, Caribbean and Spanish influences alike. He began his musical journey on electric bass before discovering the double bass during a theatre residency in Grenoble. Read more on Last.fm