About Jacques Pellen
Lived 1957 – 2020 (aged 63). Jacques Pellen was a French composer, musician, guitarist and jazz guitarist.
Jacques Pellen (9 April 1957 – 21 April 2020) was a French jazz guitarist. Pellen worked with many musicians over the years such as Peter Gritz, Kenny Wheeler, Bruno Nevez, Henri Texier, Riccardo Del Fra, and violinist Didier Lockwood.
He died from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in France on 21 April 2020, at Brest hospital.
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Who was Jacques Pellen?
French jazz guitarist (1957–2020)
When was Jacques Pellen born?
Jacques Pellen was born on 9 April 1957 in Brest.
When did Jacques Pellen die?
Jacques Pellen died on 21 April 2020 in Brest.
What was Jacques Pellen's occupation?
Jacques Pellen was a composer, musician, guitarist and jazz guitarist.
What nationality was Jacques Pellen?
Jacques Pellen was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacques Pellen. https://biography.guide/jacques-pellen/
MLA: "Jacques Pellen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacques-pellen/.
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