Hugues Panassié
Hugues Panassié | |
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Hugues Panassié, Red Prysock, and Tiny Grimes, New York City, circa 1946–1948 (William P. Gottlieb, photo) | |
| Born | February 27, 1912 Paris, France |
| Died | December 8, 1974 (aged 62) Montauban, France |
| Occupations | Jazz critic, record producer, author |
| Years active | 1930s–1970s |
| Organizations | Hot Club de France |
| Known for | Founding the Hot Club de France, promoting traditional jazz |
| Spouse | Madeleine Gautier (m. 1949) |
Hugues Panassié (27 February 1912 in Paris – 8 December 1974 in Montauban) was a French critic, record producer, and impresario of traditional jazz.