Music Interviews Remembering Academy Award-Winning Composer Michel Legrand Fresh Air January 28, 2019 • The jazz pianist, singer and producer, who died Saturday, won Oscar Awards for his compositions in Yentl, Summer of '42 and The Thomas Crown Affair. Originally broadcast in 1996. Remembering Academy Award-Winning Composer Michel Legrand Listen · 18:11 18:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/689314329/689385769" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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French composer Michel Legrand arrives at the opening ceremony of the 6th Lumiere Festival in 2014. Legrand died Saturday. Laurent Cipriani/AP hide caption toggle caption Laurent Cipriani/AP Obituaries Michel Legrand, Oscar-Winning Composer Who Lived 'Surrounded by Music', Dies At 86 January 26, 2019 • The musician worked across genres, collaborating with American stars like Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.
Concerts Legends Play 'Jazz In Our Time' WBGO July 3, 2008 • In March 2007, more than 30 lifelong jazz musicians were celebrated at the Kennedy Center for their contributions to a unique art form. JazzSet presents a recording of the concert companion to the awards ceremony, featuring Dave Brubeck, Nancy Wilson, and more. Legends Play 'Jazz In Our Time' Audio for this story is unavailable.
