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Didier Levallet

French musician

Born
19 July 1944
Arcy-sur-Cure
Country
France
Discography
2 albums

Biography

Didier Levallet is a jazz musician who plays double bass. Didier Levallet was born on 19 July 1944 in Arcy-sur-Cure. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Eurydice” (2003) to “Songes, Silences” (2011). Honours include Knight of the National Order of Merit (1998) and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.

Didier Levallet (born 19 July 1944, in Arcy-sur-Cure, France) is a French jazz double bassist, composer, arranger and leader. A self-taught bassist, Levallet made his professional debut in Paris in 1969, working with such artists as Ted Curson, Johnny Griffin, Kenny Clarke, Mal Waldron, Hank Mobley, Archie Shepp, Tony Oxley, Steve Lacy, Harry Beckett and Didier Lockwood. Levallet was director of the French National Jazz Orchestra from 1997 to 2000. He has also served as an educator at the L’École Nationale de Musique in Angoulême, and regularly hold workshops and music concerts in Cluny, France.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Eurydice 2003
Songes, Silences 2011

Also plays on

Albums where Didier Levallet is credited as a sideman

1971 Under Paris Skies — Freddie Redd double bass

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Didier Levallet play?

Didier Levallet is known for playing double bass.

When and where was Didier Levallet born?

Didier Levallet was born 19 July 1944 in Arcy-sur-Cure.

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