Jean-Claude Borelly, born on July 2, 1953, in Paris, France, is a French trumpeter. His musical journey began at age seven when he was inspired by Louis Armstrong's television performance. He received early training from a trompetista of L'Opera de París and studied at the Conservatoire and École Normale de Musique de Paris. Borelly turned professional in 1972, performing in various musical revues and cabarets in Paris. His breakthrough came in 1975 with the album Dolannes Melody, a collaboration with composers Paul de Senneville and Olivier Toussaint. The title track became an international hit, reaching Number 1 in multiple European countries and Mexico, with sales exceeding five million albums worldwide. In 1976, Borelly achieved another significant success with "Concierto de la Mer" from his second album, which led to extensive tours across France. Throughout the late 1970s and into the 1980s, he continued touring globally. In the 1990s, Borelly received two gold discs for compilations of his notable performances and embarked on tours in France and the United States. He later moved to Las Vegas to further develop his musical techniques. Returning to France in 2000, he continued his career with various albums, including La Mélodie du Lac d'Amour (2003) and De Las Vegas à Paris (2005). Borelly's discography includes 18 albums, over 15 million records sold in 23 countries, and more than 2,000 concerts.
