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Michel Portal

French composer, saxophonist, and clarinetist

1935 - 2026

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His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Michel Portal is the 1,068th most popular composer, the 4,065th most popular biography from France and the 147th most popular French Composer.

Michel Portal is most famous for his innovative compositions and performances as a jazz saxophonist and clarinetist, blending classical influences with improvisational flair. A surprising lesser-known fact is that he also composed soundtracks for films, including works for directors like Alain Resnais, showcasing his versatility beyond jazz. His lasting legacy lies in inspiring generations of musicians through his experimental style and contributions to French contemporary music.

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Among Composers

Among composers, Michel Portal ranks 1,068 out of 1,451. Before him are Igor Krutoy, Jan A. P. Kaczmarek, James MacMillan, Alexander Serov, Marusia Churai, and Adolf Fredrik Lindblad. After him are Gustav Ernesaks, Heinrich Schenker, Eduard Künneke, Lorenzo Perosi, Nikolai Roslavets, and Dave Stewart.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1935, Michel Portal ranks 285. Before him are Pedro Manfredini, Mari Törőcsik, Isabelle Collin Dufresne, Michael Kahn, Josef Vojta, and Sabahudin Kurt. After him are Paul Chambers, Grigore Vieru, Ivo Trumbić, Agnes Simon, Egon Franke, and Fujio Akatsuka. Among people deceased in 2026, Michel Portal ranks 109. Before him are Helmuth Rilling, Frederick Wiseman, Goran Sukno, Susan George, Lee Hae-chan, and Luis Puenzo. After him are Steve Clark, Tom Noonan, Lyudmila Shevtsova, Tamás Vásáry, Gladys West, and Phil Campbell.

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In France

Among people born in France, Michel Portal ranks 4,065 out of NaN. Before him are Daniel-Rops (1901), Zaz (1980), Daniel Boulanger (1922), Maxime Maufra (1861), Léon Serpollet (1858), and Stéphane Javelle (1864). After him are Hippolyte Aucouturier (1876), Wladimir Aïtoff (1879), François Cavanna (1923), Odette Bancilhon (1908), Eugénie Cotton (1881), and Simonne Mathieu (1908).

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Among Composers In France

Among composers born in France, Michel Portal ranks 147. Before him are Baude Cordier (1364), Robert Cambert (1628), Édouard Deldevez (1817), Jean Mouton (1459), Philippe Sarde (1948), and Nicolas Dalayrac (1753). After him are Tristan Murail (1947), Paul Taffanel (1844), Philippe Verdelot (null), Jean Guillou (1930), Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny (1729), and Bruno Coulais (1954).

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