Marcel Zanini

Marcel Zanini (real name Zannini; 9 September 1923 – 18 January 2023) was a Turkish-born French jazz musician.

Zanini went to Paris and in 1969 Leo Missir, then artistic director of the Barclay label, suggested he do a French adaptation of the Brazilian song by Wilson Simonal, "Nem vem que não tem" under the French name "Tu veux ou tu veux pas" (You want to or you don't).

It was a huge success and Zanini became famous for his little mustache, bucket hat and glasses.

Zanini continued to play in jazz clubs and festivals in Paris with his sextet.

He has played with many musicians, French and American, including Georges Arvanitas and Eddy Louiss.

Portrait of Marcel Zanini