Georges Arvanitas
In the collection
2 records
Played with
Big Joe Turner
1 record together
Buck Clayton
1 record together
Stuff Smith
1 record together
Memphis Slim
1 record together
Thelonious Monk
1 record together
Phil Woods
1 record together
Jimmy Cleveland
1 record together
Max Roach
1 record together
Buck Clayton Quartet
1 record together
Jimmy Woode
1 record together
Kenny Clarke
1 record together
Joe Turner
1 record together
About
French jazz pianist & organist, born June 13, 1931 in Marseille, France, died September 25, 2005
Pianist Georges Arvanitas knew how to blend all styles of piano jazz thanks to his contact with several American jazzmen passing through France (Mezz Mezzrow, Bill Coleman, Don Byas, Buck Clayton, James Moody…) Having become a pillar of the French jazz scene after the war, he performed in mythical Parisian clubs such as Tabou, Club Saint-Germain and the Blue Note before starting to release records under his own name. Throughout his career he would play with an impressive number of renowned jazzmen, while at the same time being heavily involved in variety as a studio musician. He notably played the organ on Gainsbourg’s famous “Je T’Aime, Moi Non Plus”. Michel Legrand who loved his game would also call upon him for several original soundtracks.
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