Gérard Jouannest | |
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![]() Jouannest in 2011 | |
Born | Vanves, Hauts-de-Seine, France | 2 May 1933
Died | 16 May 2018 Ramatuelle, Var, France | (aged 85)
Alma mater | Conservatoire de Paris |
Occupation | Pianist |
Spouse | Juliette Gréco |
Gérard Jouannest (2 May 1933 – 16 May 2018) was a French pianist and composer.[1] Jouannest began his career as a pianist in music halls.[2]
Jouannest composed more than 250 songs over the course of his life.[2] For example, he composed songs for Jacques Brel like Ne Me Quitte Pas, Ces Gens-Là, Bruxelles, Mathilde and Les Vieux.[1] He also composed songs for younger artists like Miossec, Benjamin Biolay and Abd al Malik.[1][3]
Jouannest married Juliette Gréco.[2] They were introduced by Jacques Brel in the 1960s.[1] Jouannest supported Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the 2012 presidential election.[4]
Jouannest died on 16 May 2018 in Ramatuelle, Var at the age of 85.[2][3]