Jean Bertola
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.
Jean Bertola
- Born
- 1922 · La Roche-sur-Foron.
- Died
- 1989 · 19th arrondissement of Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- musician · singer-songwriter · music arranger · art director · pianist
- Languages
- French
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Jean Bertola lived from 5 June 1922 to 9 September 1989 and is documented in the authority records of the Bibliothèque nationale de France.
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Jean Bertola was born on 5 June 1922 in La-Roche-sur-Foron (Haute-Savoie) and died on 9 September 1989 in Paris, 19th arrondissement, France.
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Born at La Roche-sur-Foron in 1922, died in 19th arrondissement of Paris in 1989.
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- Cent ans de chanson française. Éditions L'Archipel. 2006. 978-2-84187-856-7 Commentaire biblio.
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