Biography by Scott Yanow
And fine swing tenorman whose main inspiration was always Coleman Hawkins, Guy Lafitte appeared in many mainstream settings through the years. LaFitte started out playing clarinet including with swing-oriented gypsy bands. After switching to tenor in 1947 and moving to Paris, he worked with Big Bill Broonzy (1950), Mezz Mezzrow (1951), Bill Coleman (off and on starting in 1952), Dicky Wells and Buck Clayton. Through the years, Lafitte has frequently led his own mainstream combos and was also often utilized by veteran American players who were visiting France including Lionel Hampton (1956), Duke Ellington (for the 1961 film Paris Blues), Milt Buckner, Wallace Davenport, Arnett Cobb and Wild Bill Davis. As a leader, Guy Lafitte led many sessions during the 1954-93 period (particularly 1954-64) including for CFD, Duc-Thomson, Pathe, French Columbia, VSM, French RCA, Vega, Black & Blue and CTPL.
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Biografía de Scott Yanow
Guy Lafitte, un excelente tenorista de swing cuya principal inspiración siempre fue Coleman Hawkins, apareció en muchos escenarios convencionales a lo largo de los años. LaFitte comenzó tocando el clarinete, incluso con bandas gitanas orientadas al swing. Después de cambiarse a tenor en 1947 y mudarse a París, trabajó con Big Bill Broonzy (1950), Mezz Mezzrow (1951), Bill Coleman (de vez en cuando a partir de 1952), Dicky Wells y Buck Clayton. A lo largo de los años, Lafitte ha liderado con frecuencia sus propios combos convencionales y también fue utilizado a menudo por veteranos jugadores estadounidenses que visitaban Francia, incluidos Lionel Hampton (1956), Duke Ellington (para la película Paris Blues de 1961), Milt Buckner, Wallace Davenport, Arnett Cobb y Wild Bill Davis. Como líder, Guy Lafitte dirigió muchas sesiones durante el período 1954-93 (particularmente 1954-64), incluso para CFD, Duc-Thomson, Pathe, Columbia Francesa, VSM,RCA francesa, Vega, Black & Blue y CTPL.
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Tracks:
1 - One For The Bean
Written-By – G. Duvivier*, H. Jones*
2 - Body And Soul
Written-By – E. Heyman*, J. Green*
3 - It's The Talk Of The Town
Written-By – A. J. Meiburg*, J. Livingston*, M: Simes*
4 - Stuffy
Written-By – C. Hawkins*
5 - Bonsoir Jolie Madame
Written-By – C. Trenet*
6 - The Way You Look Tonight
Written-By – D. Fields*, J. Kern*
7 - Michel
Written-By – G. Lafitte*
8 - Smuggler's Cave
Written-By – G. Duvivier*, H. Jones*
Credits:
Bass – George Duvivier
Drums – J.C. Heard
Liner Notes, Graphic Design – Jean-Marc Fritz, Jean-Michel Proust
Photography By – Jean-Pierre Tahmazian
Piano – Hank Jones
Recorded By – Gerhard Lehner
Remastered By – Amaury Groc
Tenor Saxophone – Guy Lafitte
Recorded March 29, 1978, by Gerhard Lehner at the Barclay Studios in Paris, France
Label: Black And Blue – BB 915.2
Series: The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions
Country: France
Released: 1999
Genre: Jazz
Style: Swing, Bop
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