His own music and songs enjoyed popularity during his lifetime, particularly the anti-war song " Le Déserteur" (The Deserter). He served as liaison for Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis in Paris, wrote for several French jazz-reviews ( Le Jazz Hot, Paris Jazz) and published numerous articles dealing with jazz both in the United States and in France. Vian was an important influence on the French jazz scene. collection of his short fiction, initially published as Les Fourmis in 1949. His novel Froth on the Daydream ( L'Écume des jours) is the best known of these works and one of the few translated into English. Blues for a Black Cat & Other Stories Boris Vian This. Vian's other fiction, published under his real name, featured a highly individual writing style with numerous made-up words, subtle wordplay and surrealistic plots. ![]() Novelist, poet, playwright, journalist, engineer, musician, songwriter, singer Vernon Sullivan, Bison Ravi, Baron Visi, Brisavion
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