Jacques Denjean (25 May 1929 – 21 December 1995)
was a French composer and arranger, active in the 1960s and 1970s.
He worked with artists such as
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, chiefly as an arranger.
Denjean was also a member of the French vocal group,
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.
He is also known for his film scores, including:
* ''
Morbo'' (1972)
* ''
Vive la vie'' (TV) (1966)
* ''
Adieu Philippine'' (1962)
Discography
LPs
* ''Jazz'' (1962)
* ''Un disque à tout casser'' (1963)
* ''The Tough Touch'' (1964)
EPs
* ''La route'' (1963)
* ''Écoutez-moi'' (1965)
Singles
* "Névrose / Psychomaniac"
References
External links
Denjean performing as a member of Les Double Six
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1929 births
1995 deaths
French film score composers
French male film score composers
Eurovision Song Contest conductors
20th-century French composers
Place of birth missing
20th-century conductors (music)
20th-century French male musicians
Les Double Six members