Biography
by Scott Yanow
A fine swing tenorman whose main inspiration was always Coleman Hawkins, Guy Lafitte appeared in many mainstream settings through the years. LaFitte started out paying 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
por Scott Yanow
Fino tenorista de swing cuya principal inspiración fue siempre Coleman Hawkins, Guy Lafitte apareció en muchos escenarios convencionales a lo largo de los años. LaFitte empezó tocando el clarinete con bandas gitanas orientadas al swing. Tras pasarse al tenor en 1947 y mudarse a París, trabajó con Big Bill Broonzy (1950), Mezz Mezzrow (1951), Bill Coleman (de forma intermitente a partir de 1952), Dicky Wells y Buck Clayton. A lo largo de los años, Lafitte ha dirigido con frecuencia sus propios combos convencionales y también ha sido utilizado a menudo por veteranos músicos estadounidenses que visitaban Francia, como 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 numerosas sesiones durante el periodo 1954-93 (especialmente entre 1954 y 1964) para CFD, Duc-Thomson, Pathe, French Columbia, VSM, French RCA, Vega, Black & Blue y CTPL.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/guy-lafitte-mn0000652078/biography
A1 - Le Chat Qui Dort - 4:30
A2 - C'est Le Printemps - 4:35
A3 - Gone With The Wind - 5:00
B1 - Body And Soul - 3:50
B2 - Lonesome Lover Blues - 3:25
B3 - You Can Depend On Me - 4:50
Creedits:
Bass – Paul Rovère
Drum – Christian Garros
Piano – Raymond Fol
Saxophone – Guy Lafitte
Vocals – Kenny Hagood (tracks: A1, B2 to B3)
Label: Columbia – FP 1133 S
Country: France
Released: 1960
Genre: Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/5715699-Guy-Lafitte-Et-Son-Quartette-Avec-Kenny-Hagood-Guy-Lafitte-Et-Son-Quartette-Avec-Kenny-Hagood
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