Marcel Mule

Marcel Mule (June 24, 1901 - December 19, 2001) was a French classical saxophonist.

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June 24 - 1901 - December 19 - 2001 - French - Classical - Saxophonist

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Born in Aube, Normandy, Mule was known by his moniker "Le Patron." He was known worldwide as one of the great classical saxophonists, and many pieces were written for him, premiered by him, and arranged by him. Many of these pieces have become staples in the classical saxophone repertoire.

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Aube - Normandy

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"Mule studied clarinet and saxophone with his father as a child. As a young man of twenty-two he became a member of France's most illustrative wind, brass, and percussion ensemble, the band of the Garde Republicaine. He served as a member of this ensemble for thirteen years. It was here that he formed his outstanding Quatuor de Saxophones de Paris and gained renown as a soloist and ensemble performer." --Frederick Hemke

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Garde Republicaine - Quatuor de Saxophones de Paris

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Marcel Mule died in his sleep on December 19, 2001 at age 100.

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