Saxophonists · 1935–2026
Michel Portal
French composer, saxophonist, and clarinetist
- Born
- 27 November 1935
Bayonne - Died
- 12 February 2026
14th arrondissement of Paris - Country
- France
- Active
- 1958–2024
- Discography
- 27 albums
Biography
Michel Portal was a jazz musician who played saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet and bandoneon. Michel Portal was born on 27 November 1935 in Bayonne and died on 12 February 2026 in 14th arrondissement of Paris. The music is usually filed under jazz and classical music. The discography here lists 27 albums, from “Our Meanings And Our Feelings” (1969) to “Un été à la garoupe (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” (2020). Honours include Prix Django Reinhardt (1968), Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres (2011) and Victoires du Jazz.
Michel Portal (27 November 1935 – 12 February 2026) was a French composer, saxophonist and clarinetist. He played both jazz and classical music and is considered to be "one of the architects of modern European jazz".
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Michel Portal is credited as a sideman
| 1964 | Gainsbourg Percussions — Serge Gainsbourg |
| 1964 | Jazz Long Playing — Jean‐Luc Ponty |
| 1997 | Blow Up — Richard Galliano & Michel Portal |
| 1999 | French Touch — Richard Galliano |
| 2006 | Joko — Sylvain Luc |
| 2010 | Trio Sud / Joko / Ambre — Sylvain Luc |
| 2023 | Roundtrip (1977) — Don Cherry & Jean Schwarz |
Awards
- 1968 Prix Django Reinhardt
- 2011 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Victoires du Jazz
- César Award for Best Music Written for a Film
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Michel Portal play?
Michel Portal is known for playing saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet and bandoneon.
When and where was Michel Portal born?
Michel Portal was born 27 November 1935 in Bayonne.
What are Michel Portal's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Our Meanings And Our Feelings (1969), Alors!!! (1970), Les Cavaliers de l'Orage (1984), Max mon amour (Musique du film de Nagisa Oshima) (1986) and Turbulence (1987).
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