Pierre Dutour Explained

Pierre Dutour
Birth Date:1931 11, df=y
Birth Place:Boulogne-sur-Gesse, France
Nationality:French
Occupation:Trumpeter
Composer
Orchestra conductor

Pierre Dominique Lucien Dutour (10 November 1931 – 31 october 2023) was a French trumpeter, composer, arranger, and orchestra conductor.[1]

Biography

Born in Boulogne-sur-Gesse on 10 November 1931, Dutour spent time with refugees during World War II, one of whom was the leader of a local brass band. Dutour became inspired by the music of Louis Armstrong. For thirteen years, he played the saxhorn. After the war, he joined the Orchestre de Henri Lovel in Toulouse and played the bandoneon. He also played in the orchestras of Alix Combelle, Aimé Barelli, and Jacques Hélian. In the 1960s, he joined the, directed by Claude Bolling. Other musicians he played alongside included Joe Dassin,, and Jean-Claude Petit.[2] Dutour also played with french zeuhl group Magma.

Dutour died on 1 November 2023, at the age of 91.[3]

Discography

Filmography

Composer

Trumpeter

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DUTOUR Pierre Dominique Lucien . match ID Ficier des décès . 23 January 2024 . fr.
  2. News: April 2006. Pierre Dutour Témoignage. French. La Gazette Des Cuivres. 3 November 2023.
  3. News: 1 November 2023. Le trompettiste Pierre Dutour est décédé. French. TSF Jazz. 3 November 2023.
  4. Web site: Pierre Dutour. Discogs.
  5. Web site: Pierre Dutour. IMDb.