About Claude Luter
Lived 1923 – 2006 (aged 83). Claude Luter was a French clarinetist, saxophonist, bandleader, jazz musician and musician.
Claude Luter (23 July 1923 – 6 October 2006) was a jazz clarinetist who doubled on soprano saxophone.
Luter was born and died in Paris. He began on trumpet, but switched to clarinet. He might be best known for being an accompanist to Sidney Bechet when he was in Paris, but he also worked with Barney Bigard and French writer and musician Boris Vian.
Discography En Concert (06/16/2003) Puisque Vous Partez En Voyage (01/06/2003) Jazz Spirituals Disques Vogue SLVLX 426 Parade Disques Vogue CLVLX 221 a Bobino Disques Vogue SLVLX 414 And His Orchestra Disques Vogue LVLX 156
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Who was Claude Luter?
French musician (1923–2006)
When was Claude Luter born?
Claude Luter was born on 23 July 1923 in 20th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Claude Luter die?
Claude Luter died on 6 October 2006 in Poissy.
What was Claude Luter's occupation?
Claude Luter was a clarinetist, saxophonist, bandleader, jazz musician and musician.
What nationality was Claude Luter?
Claude Luter was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claude Luter. https://biography.guide/claude-luter/
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