The Argentine saxophonist Leandro “Gato” Barbieri died – Ouest-France

“We lost a legend today, a pioneer and a dear friend” , said the new jazz club Blue Note York residents in a tweet, without specifying the cause of death of tenor saxophonist.

“the significant contribution of Gato music and the arts has been an inspiration to all of us” says Blue Note.

Born November 28, 1932, Barbieri recorded fifty albums during his long career. He began playing the saxophone as a teenager in Buenos Aires clubs, winning on this occasion the nickname “Gato” – Spanish chat

He then explored many styles, from free jazz. (with trumpeter Don Cherry in the mid-60s) to film music and Latin America in the 70s and 80s, recalls his biography published by Blue Note.

the music of sulfur film Bernardo Bertolucci “last tango in Paris” with Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider, earned him a Grammy Award in 1972 and was known to the general public.

the relationship of “el Gato “ with Blue Note began in 1985. It ” helped establish the reputation of the club in its infancy “, added the jazz club.

His latest album “Shadow” , released in September 2002, was crowned as “Latin jazz album of the year” by Billboard.

Gato Barbieri gave his last concert November 23, 2015, said Blue Note.