Boris Vian

French writer and musician (1920–1959)

Born: 10 March 1920
Ville-d'Avray
Died: 23 June 1959
7th arrondissement of Paris
Country: France
Discography: 34 albums

Biography

Boris Vian was a jazz musician who played trumpet and voice. Boris Vian was born on 10 March 1920 in Ville-d'Avray and died on 23 June 1959 in 7th arrondissement of Paris. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 34 albums, from “Chansons "possibles" et "impossibles"” (1956) to “The French Jazz Legend (Remastered)” (2020). Honours include (1953) and Ordre de la Grande Gidouille.

Boris Vian (French: [bɔʁis vjɑ̃]; 10 March 1920 – 23 June 1959) was a French polymath who is primarily remembered for his novels. Those published under the pseudonym Vernon Sullivan were bizarre parodies of criminal fiction, highly controversial at the time of their release owing to their unconventional outlook. Vian's other fiction, published under his real name, featured a highly individual writing style with numerous made-up words, subtle wordplay and surrealistic plots. His novel Froth on the Daydream (L'Écume des jours) is the best known of these works and one of the many translated into English. Vian was an important influence on the French jazz scene. He served as liaison for Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis in Paris, wrote for several French jazz-reviews (Le Jazz Hot, Paris Jazz) and published numerous articles dealing with jazz both in the United States and in France.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Chansons "possibles" et "impossibles" 1956 · Philips Magali Noël chante Boris Vian 1964 · Disques Jacques Canetti Pas avec le dos de la Q.I.R : Chansons et textes de Boris Vian 1964 · Disques Adès Marie-José Casanova chante Boris Vian 1965 · Disques Jacques Canetti Serge Reggiani chante Boris Vian 1965 · Disques Jacques Canetti Pauline Julien chante Boris Vian 1966 · CBS En avant la zizique 1968 · Live · Saravah Les Charlots chantent Boris Vian 1969 · Disques Vogue Ah ! si j’avais un franc cinquante 1972 · Live · CBS La Bande à Bonnot (Douze chansons de Boris Vian) 1975 · Disques Jacques Canetti Mouloudji chante Boris Vian 1976 · Disc'Az Salvador / Boris Vian 1979 · Rigolo La Fête à Boris (Boris Vian, Enregistrement public) 1981 · Live · Disques Jacques Canetti Boris 'Super' Vian 1985 · Disques Jacques Canetti Une heure passée avec Boris Vian : Chansons, textes et poèmes 1987 · Disques Adès Boris Vian et les zazous 1990 · Blackrose Regard sur Vian 1990 · Live · Buda Records Luís Madureira canta Boris Vian 1994 · Alma Records Pur Vian de bœuf : Onze chansons de Boris Vian 1994 · Gonzo Jazz à Saint-Germain 1999 · Éditions du Layeur Boris Vian 2001 · Mercury Records Letícia Coura canta Boris Vian 2001 · Dabliú Discos J'suis snob ! (Un voyage au paradis avec Boris Vian) 2002 · Milan Inédits radiophoniques 2003 · INA Mémoire vive Boris Vian : Je voudrais pas crever (Poètes & Chansons) 2005 · EPM Musique Boris Vian 2008 · Rosevil Prod En avant la zizique ! 2008 · Stampa Alternativa Docteur Boris & Mister Vian 2009 · Tuta Music À Boris Vian : On n’est pas là pour se faire engueuler ! 2009 · AZ Boris Vian à toujours... 2011 · Disques Dreyfus Boris Vian et son orchestre, Au Cabaret Le Tabou, Jazz au quartier latin 2013 · Live · INA Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés 2020 · Live · INA S n o b 2020 · Carillon Music The French Jazz Legend (Remastered) 2020 · Master Tape Records

Also plays on

Albums where Boris Vian is credited as a sideman

1958

Jazz in Paris: Paris One Night Stand — Earl Hines

producer

Awards

1953
Ordre de la Grande Gidouille

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Boris Vian play?

Boris Vian is known for playing trumpet and voice.

When and where was Boris Vian born?

Boris Vian was born 10 March 1920 in Ville-d'Avray.

What are Boris Vian's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Chansons "possibles" et "impossibles" (1956), Magali Noël chante Boris Vian (1964), Pas avec le dos de la Q.I.R : Chansons et textes de Boris Vian (1964), Marie-José Casanova chante Boris Vian (1965) and Serge Reggiani chante Boris Vian (1965).

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