1924

Maurice Ravel makes acquaintance with trombonist Leo Vauchant (aka Leo Arnaud), who is known for his high register, jazz playing, and (later) Hollywood film arrangements. Ravel and Vauchant meet regularly for 4 years, discussing jazz at length. Ravel comments specifically on Vauchant’s unique high register. Vauchant is thought to have influenced Ravel’s subsequent writing for trombone, particularly the solos in Bolero and L’Enfant et les Sortileges.