About Jean Bertola
Lived 1922 – 1989 (aged 67). Jean Bertola was a French musician, singer-songwriter, music arranger, art director and pianist.
Jean Bertola (1922, La Roche-sur-Foron – 1989) was a French pianist, composer, singer, music arranger and artistic director.
A talented pianist, he worked in a Lyon radio station putting music to texts sent by listeners. He later started arranging for many renowned artists including Charles Aznavour in his début. He won the disc prize in 1957. After a career in singing melodies, he became artistic director with the French label Polydor. A singer songwriter, he became close and artistic secretary for Georges Brassens and backup vocalist on some of Brassens' albums in the 1970s.
He released his own album Dernières chansons in 1982, with text and music from Brassens, and a second album in 1985 titled Le Patrimoine de Brassens.
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Who was Jean Bertola?
French pianist (1922-1989)
When was Jean Bertola born?
Jean Bertola was born on 5 June 1922 in La Roche-sur-Foron.
When did Jean Bertola die?
Jean Bertola died on 9 September 1989 in 19th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Jean Bertola's occupation?
Jean Bertola was a musician, singer-songwriter, music arranger, art director and pianist.
What nationality was Jean Bertola?
Jean Bertola was French.
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