Jean Bertola

Jean Bertola (1922, La Roche-sur-Foron – 1989) was a French pianist, composer, singer, music arranger and artistic director.

A talented pianist, he worked in a Lyon radio station putting music to texts sent by listeners.

He later started arranging for many renowned artists including Charles Aznavour in his début.

After a career in singing melodies, he became artistic director with the French label Polydor.

He released his own album Dernières chansons in 1982, with text and music from Brassens, and a second album in 1985 titled Le Patrimoine de Brassens.