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. .
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Little Florence | Georges Arvanitas | 2000 | Album |
Dixielands Jazz | Daniel Barda, Vincent Le Masne, Jacques Bonnet-Dupeyron, Jean-Paul Vœgelin, Georges Arvanitas | 2000 | Album |
Rencontre | Georges Arvanitas | 1998 | Album |
My Favorite Piano Songs | Georges Arvanitas | 1997 | Album |
Piano Duo And Quartet Live Concert | Patrice Galas &, Georges Arvanitas | 1996 | Album |
Orgue Hammond Les Plus Grands Thèmes | Georges Arvanitas, Charles Saudrais, Jacky Samson, Jean-Claude Oliver | 1993 | Compil. |
Tea For Two | Georges Arvanitas Presents The Ballad Artistry Of ... David Murray | 1991 | Album |
One Night For 3 Pianos | Marco Di Marco, Georges Arvanitas, Mike Melillo | 1990 | Album |
From Philadelphia To Paris | Rufus Harley, Georges Arvanitas, Jacky Samson, Charles Saudrais | 1988 | Album |
Qu'est-Ce Qu'on Joue ? | Georges Arvanitas / Claude Guilhot | 1986 | Album |
Orgue Hammond | Georges Arvanitas | 1986 | Album |
Stop Chorus Vol 2 | Georges Arvanitas | 1984 | Single |
The Hound Of Music | Georges Arvanitas | 1978 | Album |
Swing Again | Georges Arvanitas | 1978 | Album |
Shouting The Blues | Frank Wright / Georges Arvanitas | 1977 | Album |
Shouting The Blues | Frank Wright / Georges Arvanitas | 1977 | Album |
Autumn Leaves | Ben Webster, Georges Arvanitas | 1972 | Album |
Jeu De L'oie | Henri Renaud, Georges Arvanitas, André Ceccarelli, Lisette Keray | 1971 | Album |
Pianos Puzzle | Georges Arvanitas | 1970 | Album |
Piano, Orgue | Georges Arvanitas | 1970 | Album |
Pianos Puzzle | Georges Arvanitas / Michel Graillier / René Urtreger / Maurice Vander | 1970 | Compil. |
Pianos Puzzle | Georges Arvanitas / Michel Graillier / René Urtreger / Maurice Vander | 1970 | Album |
Bossa Nova | Georges Arvanitas | 1963 | Single |
Joue Charles Trenet | Georges Arvanitas | 1958 | Single |
New-Orléans Classics | Five "Cats" Plus One, Georges Arvanitas, Bernard Hulin, Gérard Badini, Gérard Pochonet | Album | |
Orgue Hammond De Nos Vingt Ans | Georges Arvanitas | Album | |
Stop-Chorus Vol.2 | Duke Ellington, Georges Arvanitas | Single | |
Please Wait | The Gi'S, Georges Arvanitas | Single | |
New Orleans Session | Georges Arvanitas | Single | |
3 A.M. + Cocktail For Three | Georges Arvanitas | Album |
Georges Arvanitas Quintet Jazz and Soundtrack |
Georges Arvanitas Trio Jazz |