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Alix Combelle

1912 – 1978

French musician

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About Alix Combelle

Lived 1912 – 1978 (aged 65). Alix Combelle was a French conductor, clarinetist, jazz musician, saxophonist, music arranger and composer.

Alix Combelle (15 June 1912 – 26 February 1978 ) was a French swing saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader. He recorded often with Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France.

Career A native of Paris, his father was François Combelle, who played classical saxophone with the Band of the Republican Guard. Alix Combelle played drums in the late 1920s. In the early 1930s he played clarinet and saxophone in theater pit orchestras in Paris. He was a member of a bands led by Gregor (Krikor Kelekian), Arthur Briggs, Michel Warlop, Guy Paquinet, and Ray Ventura. He worked with visiting American musicians such as Benny Carter, Adelaide Hall, Coleman Hawkins, Freddy Johnson, and Danny Polo. He was a member of Bill Coleman's band when it included Argentinian swing guitarist Oscar Aleman. He performed with French singers such as Charles Trenet and Jean Sablon and recorded with Philippe Brun. In the 1940s he led the band Jazz de Paris. His son, Philippe, was a drummer.

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Who was Alix Combelle?

French musician (1912–1978)

When was Alix Combelle born?

Alix Combelle was born on 15 June 1912 in 5th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Alix Combelle die?

Alix Combelle died on 27 February 1978 in Mantes-la-Jolie.

What was Alix Combelle's occupation?

Alix Combelle was a conductor, clarinetist, jazz musician, saxophonist, music arranger and composer.

What nationality was Alix Combelle?

Alix Combelle was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alix Combelle

· Wikidata: Q963448

· DBpedia: Alix Combelle

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