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Georges Arvanitas

p, 1931-2005 FR, Marseille
Musician of Jazz and Pop

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. .

     
Instruments
  • Piano
  • Electric piano
  • Organ
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Soundtrack
  • Latin
  • Rock
Popular Tracks   
Flirt on Jazz Legends, Vol. 28/32: Toots Thielemans - Blues pour flirter by Toots Thielemans
Shall She Come on French Piano Jazz by Various Artists
Le trottoir on Jazz Legends, Vol. 28/32: Toots Thielemans - Blues pour flirter by Toots Thielemans
Lyon's Blues on Hammond Organ by Georges Arvanitas
East of the Sun on Jazz Legends, Vol. 28/32: Toots Thielemans - Blues pour flirter by Toots Thielemans
Fundamental Frequency on Jazz Legends, Vol. 28/32: Toots Thielemans - Blues pour flirter by Toots Thielemans
Hot Toddy on Jazz Legends, Vol. 28/32: Toots Thielemans - Blues pour flirter by Toots Thielemans
Honeysuckle Rose on Jazz Legends, Vol. 28/32: Toots Thielemans - Blues pour flirter by Toots Thielemans
Moanin' on Hammond Organ by Georges Arvanitas
Body and Soul on Tea For Two by Georges Arvanitas & David Murray

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Little FlorenceGeorges Arvanitas2000Album
Dixielands JazzDaniel Barda, Vincent Le Masne, Jacques Bonnet-Dupeyron, Jean-Paul Vœgelin, Georges Arvanitas2000Album
RencontreGeorges Arvanitas1998Album
My Favorite Piano SongsGeorges Arvanitas1997Album
Piano Duo And Quartet Live ConcertPatrice Galas &, Georges Arvanitas1996Album
Orgue Hammond Les Plus Grands ThèmesGeorges Arvanitas, Charles Saudrais, Jacky Samson, Jean-Claude Oliver1993Compil.
Tea For TwoGeorges Arvanitas Presents The Ballad Artistry Of ... David Murray1991Album
One Night For 3 PianosMarco Di Marco, Georges Arvanitas, Mike Melillo1990Album
From Philadelphia To ParisRufus Harley, Georges Arvanitas, Jacky Samson, Charles Saudrais1988Album
Qu'est-Ce Qu'on Joue ?Georges Arvanitas / Claude Guilhot1986Album
Orgue HammondGeorges Arvanitas1986Album
Stop Chorus Vol 2Georges Arvanitas1984Single
The Hound Of MusicGeorges Arvanitas1978Album
Swing AgainGeorges Arvanitas1978Album
Shouting The BluesFrank Wright / Georges Arvanitas1977Album
Shouting The BluesFrank Wright / Georges Arvanitas1977Album
Autumn LeavesBen Webster, Georges Arvanitas1972Album
Jeu De L'oieHenri Renaud, Georges Arvanitas, André Ceccarelli, Lisette Keray1971Album
Pianos PuzzleGeorges Arvanitas1970Album
Piano, OrgueGeorges Arvanitas1970Album
Pianos PuzzleGeorges Arvanitas / Michel Graillier / René Urtreger / Maurice Vander1970Compil.
Pianos PuzzleGeorges Arvanitas / Michel Graillier / René Urtreger / Maurice Vander1970Album
Bossa NovaGeorges Arvanitas1963Single
Joue Charles TrenetGeorges Arvanitas1958Single
New-Orléans ClassicsFive "Cats" Plus One, Georges Arvanitas, Bernard Hulin, Gérard Badini, Gérard PochonetAlbum
Orgue Hammond De Nos Vingt AnsGeorges ArvanitasAlbum
Stop-Chorus Vol.2Duke Ellington, Georges ArvanitasSingle
Please WaitThe Gi'S, Georges ArvanitasSingle
New Orleans SessionGeorges ArvanitasSingle
3 A.M. + Cocktail For ThreeGeorges ArvanitasAlbum
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