Jean Kluger | |
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| Born | Jean Joseph Kluger (1937-03-31)31 March 1937 (age 87) |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, songwriter, music publisher |
Jean Joseph Kluger (born 31 March 1937) is aBelgianrecord producer,music publisher andcomposer.
Jean Kluger was born inAntwerp, Belgium, the eldest son of Jacques and Adela Kluger. His career started in 1957, working for his father's company, World Music. He established his own company, Editions Jean Kluger, after the death of his father in 1963, and in 1965 moved toParis where he established the company Bleu Blanc Rouge with his wife Huguette Ferly.[1]
He wrote widely for the French, Flemish and international pop music markets, including songs forSheila,Rika Zaraï,Nana Mouskouri,Petula Clark,Sacha Distel,Ringo,Dalida andClaude François. He also produced many Flemish artists such asWill Tura,Johan Verminnen, John Terra,Marva, andDana Winner. WithClaude Bolling, he established thegirl groupLes Parisiennes [fr], and published 50 of the songs they recorded. He produced the cult albumLe Monde Fabuleux Des Yamasuki, including the track "Aieaoa", later recorded byBananarama as "Aie a Mwana". WithDaniel Vangarde, he wrote all the hits ofLa Compagnie Creole,The Gibson Brothers andOttawan, including the international hits "D.I.S.C.O." and "Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)".[1]
In 2016 he became president of theInternational Certificate for Piano Artists (ICPA).[2]
