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André Ekyan (born André Echkyan; October 24, 1907, Meudon - August 1972, Alicante, Spain) was a French jazz reedist. Ekyan was the leader of a jazz ensemble at the club Le Perroquet in Paris late in the 1920s. in the 1930s, he played with Jack Hylton, Gregor, and Tommy Dorsey, and recorded with Django Reinhardt for several years.
André Ekyan, né le 24 octobre 1907 à Meudon et mort le 9 août 1972 à Alicante, est un musicien de jazz, saxophoniste, clarinettiste, chef d’orchestre, compositeur et arrangeur français d'origine arménienne.
- Chef d'orchestre, clarinettiste, saxophoniste
- 24 octobre 1907Meudon
- 9 août 1972 (à 64 ans)Alicante
- française
Dec 26, 2011 · André Ekyan Et Son Swingtette Jean Storne (b) André Ekyan (cl, as) Maurice Chaillou (d) Jean "Matelo" Ferret (g solo) Jean Ferrier (p) Gaston Durand (g) Par...
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Dec 18, 2019 · This is an introduction to French jazz musician Andre Ekyan (1907-1972) who played alto saxophone and clarinet and made robust contributions to the development of Jazz in France. It’s also the story of his role mentoring and promoting gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, guiding him into the world of professional music performance.
André Ekyan. French Jazz Pioneer. The most creative French saxophonist, and a major force in French jazz during the 1930s and '40s. This page emphasizes his. key role drawing Django Reinhardt into the jazz sphere, mentoring and encouraging him as music professional. Alto saxophone, clarinet.
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Andre Ekyan. b. André Echkyan, 24 October 1907, Meudon, France, d. 9 August 1972, Alicante, Spain. A self-taught clarinettist and alto saxophonist, Ekyan became well known in France in the early 30s. He also played….
