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French Pianist And Composer Michel Legrand Dies At 86

Michel Legrand was trained as a classical pianist and composer, but he will always be remembered for such pop hits as "The Windmills of Your Mind." Legrand died Saturday at 86.

French Pianist And Composer Michel Legrand Dies At 86

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Remembering Academy Award-Winning Composer Michel Legrand

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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

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