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Michel Legrand was a French composer, arranger, pianist, and singer.
* He was born in Paris in 1932 and died in 2019.
* He studied music at the Paris Conservatoire and began his career as a jazz pianist.
* He composed music for over 200 films, including The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Young Girls of Rochefort, and Yentl.
* He won three Academy Awards, five Grammy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
* He was a major figure in the French New Wave cinema and his music is considered to be one of the most important contributions to the genre.
* He was a prolific and versatile composer who worked in a variety of genres, including jazz, classical, and pop.
* He was a major influence on many other composers, including John Williams and Quincy Jones.
* He was a true master of music and his work will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
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