French clarinetist Michel Portal dies

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French clarinetist and composer Michel Portal, a leading figure in contemporary and free jazz, died in Paris on 12 February at age 90.

Le Monde

Michel Portal, an unclassifiable musician, spanning classical to jazz, has died

International soloist, acclaimed by contemporary composers (Pierre Boulez, Luciano Berio, Vinko Globokar, Mauricio Kagel, Karlheinz Stockhausen), and a popular improviser, Michel Portal has died on February 12 in Paris. He was 90.

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Público

Michel Portal, an important figure in French contemporary jazz, has died

The clarinetist was 90 and performed in both classical music and in the realms of free jazz and original film-score composition.

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Le Figaro

Michel Portal, emblematic figure of contemporary jazz, has died

Pioneer of free jazz, a versatile musician and film composer, the clarinetist from Bayonne has died at the age of 90

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