Michel de Villers

French jazz saxophonist (alto & baritone) player. Born : July 13, 1926 in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France. Died : October 25, 1992 in Rouen, France. Michel de Villers was one of the most influential French reed players in modern jazz, known by most of his fellow musicians by his nickname: “Low reed.” From a very young age, de Villers excelled on alto sax and clarinet. After gaining the attention of fans and musicians as…