About Jean Loysel
Lived 1889 – 1962 (aged 73). Jean Loysel was a French composer, lyricist, songwriter and librettist.
Auguste Georges Schmutz, called Jean Loysel, (23 October 1889 – 29 December 1962) was a 20th-century French composer and lyricist.
He is mostly known for the duet he formed in the 1920s and 1930s with Georges Matis as lyricist or composer.
After the war, he also collaborated (as a lyricist) with Rolf Marbot (1906–1974), Bert Reisfeld's alter ego.
He also worked with Henri Salvador.
Works (selection) L'Araignée au plafond, musical comedy (20 December 1928), libretto by Albert-Jean; lyrics by Jean Loysel; music by Jean Loysel and Georges Matis. Reprint Popaul, three-act operetta. Chanson de l'orang-outang, 1929 Caravane dans la nuit, music by Louis Gasté, recorded among others by Line Renaud, Armand Mestral, from Perle du Bengal , opérette "féérique et nautique", 1954
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Who was Jean Loysel?
French composer and lyricist
When was Jean Loysel born?
Jean Loysel was born on 23 October 1889 in Brest.
When did Jean Loysel die?
Jean Loysel died on 29 December 1962 in Grasse.
What was Jean Loysel's occupation?
Jean Loysel was a composer, lyricist, songwriter and librettist.
What nationality was Jean Loysel?
Jean Loysel was French.
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