Alain Goraguer

French jazz pianist, composer, arranger and conductor, born 20 August 1931 in Rosny-sous-Bois, died 13 February 2023 in Paris. He worked with [[artist:Boris Vian]], [[artist:Serge Gainsbourg]], and [[artist:Jean Ferrat]]. Credited sometimes on [[artist:Jean Ferrat]] releases as [[artist:830134]]. He worked as an arranger and conductor in the Eurovision Song Contest on multiple occasions, including in 1965 when he led the orchestra for [[artist:France Gall]]'s 'Poupée de cire, poupée de son'. He composed X film soundtracks under the alias Paul Vernon. Father of [[artist:413673]].