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Jean-Michel Defaye 1932-2025
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2025 6:29 pm
by Ellefson
Today I was saddened to learn that M. Defaye passed earlier this month at the age of 92. He gave us a lot of music that is fun for both performer and listener.
May he rest in peace.
PE
Re: Jean-Michel Defaye 1932-2025
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2025 6:33 pm
by Doug Elliott
RIP
I didn't even realize he was still around.
Re: Jean-Michel Defaye 1932-2025
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 3:53 pm
by Crazy4Tbone86
Just like Doug, I assumed that Defaye passed away decades ago. I knew that he wrote some of his trombone masterpieces (Two Dances, The Trombone Quartet, etc….) in the early to mid 1950’s. Hearing the news of his passing, I am only now realizing that he wrote those pieces when he was rather young…….in his early 20s. Great composer. I recommend his “Two Dances”to any advanced trombone player who has never played the piece.
Re: Jean-Michel Defaye 1932-2025
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 3:26 pm
by FortheLove
Thanks for sharing, Pete! And for recording/performing his stuff over the years!