André Pezin[1] (25 October 1945 – 18 January 2024), also known as Slim Pezin, was a French guitarist, music arranger, musical producer and conductor[2] who worked for many important people in French orchestra, from Claude François -- for whom he directed the orchestra -- to people like Michel Sardou, Silvie Vartan, Johnny Hallyday, Charles Aznavour and Mylène Farmer.
In 1984, Slim Pezin participated in the recording of Mylène Farmer's first single, and he has appeared since on most of her albums and during her concerts.
[clarification needed] He accompanied numerous French artists, as well as international ones like Ray Charles and Tina Turner.
[7][better source needed] Also a film composer (Nos jours heureux by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, Viva Cuba), he participated in numerous studio recordings.
[citation needed] Slim Pezin was also a big collector of guitars,[11] cars, and African dolls.