About Laurent Cugny
Born 1955. Laurent Cugny is a French musicologist, jazz musician, non-fiction writer, journalist, pianist and music critic.
Laurent Cugny (born 14 April 1955 in La Garenne-Colombes) is a French jazz musician (pianist, bandleader, composer, and arranger), jazz critic, and musicologist. In 1987, he recorded two albums with his big band Lumière and Gil Evans.
Awards Django d'Or as composer (2009) Django d'Or as leader of the Orchestre National de Jazz (1997) Prix Django Reinhardt (1989)
Discography
With Gil Evans Rhythm A Ning (EmArcy, 1988) Golden Hair (EmArcy, 1989)
Laurent Cugny Big Band Lumière Dromesko (EmArcy, 1993)
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Who is Laurent Cugny?
French musician
When was Laurent Cugny born?
Laurent Cugny was born on 14 April 1955 in La Garenne-Colombes.
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Laurent Cugny is a musicologist, jazz musician, non-fiction writer, journalist, pianist and music critic.
What nationality is Laurent Cugny?
Laurent Cugny is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laurent Cugny. https://biography.guide/laurent-cugny/
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