Jean-Marie Londeix is a French

France

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 saxophonist born in Libourne

Libourne

Libourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.-Geography:...

 who studied saxophone

Saxophone

The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...

, piano

Piano

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, harmony

Harmony

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 and chamber music

Chamber music

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Jean-Marie Londeix studied saxophone with the legendary Marcel Mule

Marcel Mule

Marcel Mule was a French classical saxophonist.Marcel Mule 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...

 at the Paris Conservatory. He also studied with Fernand Oubradous

Fernand Oubradous

Fernand Oubradous was a French bassoonist, conductor and composer. Born in Paris, he studied in his native city with André Bloch. He composed a series of tutors called Enseignement Complet du Basson in three parts Published by Alphonse Leduc. He died in Paris.- External links :***...

 and Norbert Dufourcq, among others. He then served as the saxophone instructor at the Conservatory of Dijon

Dijon

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 for 18 years. He retired from the National Conservatory of Bordeaux, France in 2001.

He is the founder of the "French Saxophonists Association" and the "International Saxophone Committee"

More than 100 varied compositions have been written specifically for him, and he has published several pedagogical works. Londeix pioneered as a saxophone performer around the world, many times giving the first solo saxophone performance of these international concert halls.

Some famous saxophone players that have studied with him include Richard Dirlam, Perry Rask, Russell Peterson, Ryo Noda

Ryo Noda

is a Japanese composer and musician who has written several works for classical saxophone.-Life:Ryo Noda born in Amagasaki, Japan, in 1948, has been hailed throughout the Western hemisphere for his perfect control, powerful avant-garde improvisations and innovative playing techniques...

, James Umble, Robert Black, Ross Ingstrup, Christian Lauba

Christian Lauba

Christian Lauba is a Tunisian born French composer and teacher, especially noted for his compositions for saxophone. His compositions often incorporate the music of his native North Africa as well as Japanese influences. He sometimes composes under the name of Jean Matitia, particularly for jazz...

and Jack Kripl - Winner of the prize for Saxophone at the International Competition for Musical Performers in Geneva Switzerland, 1970.