Jean-Michel Defaye 1932-2025

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Ellefson
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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.

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Doug_Elliott
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by Doug_Elliott »

RIP

I didn't even realize he was still around.
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Crazy4Tbone86
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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.
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FortheLove
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by FortheLove »

Thanks for sharing, Pete! And for recording/performing his stuff over the years!