René Urtreger
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Pianists · 1934–2026

René Urtreger

French musician

Born
6 July 1934
4th arrondissement of Paris
Died
16 July 2026
Mortagne-au-Perche
Country
France
Discography
13 albums

Biography

René Urtreger was a jazz musician who played piano. René Urtreger was born on 6 July 1934 in 4th arrondissement of Paris and died on 16 July 2026 in Mortagne-au-Perche. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 13 albums, from “Jazz in Paris: René Urtreger joue Bud Powell” (1955) to “Premier Rendez-Vous” (2017). Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour (2009) and Prix Django Reinhardt.

René Urtreger (6 July 1934 – 16 July 2026) was a French bebop pianist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Jazz in Paris: René Urtreger joue Bud Powell 1955 · Barclay Jazz Piano International 1958 · Atlantic Pianos Puzzle 1970 · Saravah Recidive 1978 · Sonopresse Urtreger Michelot Humair 1979 · Carlyne Music Collection privée (Extraits de concerts inédits) 1982 · Carlyne Music
Jazzman 1985
Serena 1990
Et Maintenant 2000
Onirica 2001
Something to Live For 2006
Tentatives 2006
Premier Rendez-Vous 2017

Also plays on

Albums where René Urtreger is credited as a sideman

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did René Urtreger play?

René Urtreger is known for playing piano.

When and where was René Urtreger born?

René Urtreger was born 6 July 1934 in 4th arrondissement of Paris.

What are René Urtreger's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Jazz in Paris: René Urtreger joue Bud Powell (1955), Jazz Piano International (1958), Pianos Puzzle (1970), Recidive (1978) and Urtreger Michelot Humair (1979).

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