Jazz Musician Claude Luter Died
Claude Luter, a well know horn player who hobnobbed with Louis Armstrong and was one of France's most celebrated jazz musicians has died on Tuesday at age 83.Claude was born on July 23rd, 1923 in Paris, and discovered jazz in adolescence and built his reputation at private gatherings during World War II. His popularity soared after the war as France discovered jazz. His band, the Lorientaise, charmed Paris' intellectual elite.
Luter's last public appearance was in September, when he attended a ceremony at the Culture Ministry where a model of New Orleans was given to Paris, his son said. Luter is also survived by one daughter, Isabelle.
Via AOL Music
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