Guy Lafitte

tenor saxophone · 1927–1998

French tenor saxophonist regarded from 1948 as one of the hopes of French jazz, he was often chosen by Americans on tour, such as Mezz Mezzrow in 1951-1952. Winner of the Prix Django-Reinhardt in 1954, he cultivated a melodic style inherited from Coleman Hawkins.

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Styles

• French jazz

Landmark tracks

• Blues for Vidi (1954)

Cited in 2 radio episodes

• Mar 16, 2026: Guy Lafitte, ténor du terroir (Pour qui sonne le jazz, TSF Jazz, in French)
• Jun 6, 2024: Guy Lafitte, ténor du terroir (Pour qui sonne le jazz, TSF Jazz, in French)

Sources

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