French jazz pianist, composer and arranger, born in Rosny-sous-Bois (1931). Worked with Boris Vian, Serge Gainsbourg, and Jean Ferrat. Credited sometimes on Jean Ferrat releases as . Involved as an arranger and conductor in the Eurovision Song Contest on multiple occasions, including in 1965 when he led the orchestra for France Gall's 'Poupée de cire, poupée de son'. He composed X film soundtracks under the alias Paul Vernon. Father of .
