Michel Legrand: The Maestro of Film and Jazz
Prolific French composer, conductor, arranger, and jazz pianist, renowned for his evocative film scores and sophisticated jazz compositions.Born in Paris, Legrand studied at the Paris Conservatoire. He gained international fame for his film scores, winning three Academy Awards (for 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg', 'Summer of '42', and 'Yentl') and five Grammy Awards. He composed over 200 film and television scores, alongside numerous jazz albums, collaborating with legends like Miles Davis, Stan...