Michel Legrand

Michel Legrand (born February 24, 1932) is a French composer, arranger, conductor and pianist.

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February 24 - 1932 - French

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Born in Paris to Raymond Legrand, one of France's most popular composer/conductors of that time.

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First, he made significant contributions to jazz working with such great jazz innovators as Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Stan Getz and Bill Evans.

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Dizzy Gillespie - Miles Davis - John Coltrane - Stan Getz - Bill Evans

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Later he became famous for writing for films.

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