Jean-Michel Jarre
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Summary
Jean-Michel Jarre was born on August 24, 1948[1], in 4th arrondissement of Lyon[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], recording artist[4], keyboardist[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], and record producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,240 views/month, #5,011 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Maurice Jarre[9]
- Mother: France Pejot[10]
- Spouse: Gong Li[11]
- Child: David Jarre[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: keytarist[14], musician[15]
- Field of work: ambient music[16], progressive rock[17], electronic rock[18], instrumental music[19], electronic music[20], trance[21], film score[22]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[23], Lycée Michelet, Vanves[24]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], honorary doctor of the D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia[27], Steiger Award[28], Q Awards[29], Eska Music Awards[30], Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication[31], Commander of the Legion of Honour[32], MOJO Awards[33], honorary citizen of Gdańsk[34], Officer of Arts and Letters[35], Victoire de l'album de variété instrumentale[36]
- Influenced by: Pierre Soulages[37], Michel Legrand[38], John Barry[39], Serge Gainsbourg[40], Ennio Morricone[41], Maurice Jarre[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Genre: ambient music[44]
- Record label: Disques Dreyfus[45], Epic Records[46], Polydor[47]
- Discography: Jean-Michel Jarre discography[48]
- Commons category: Jean-Michel Jarre[49]
- Unmarried partner: Gong Li[50]
- Family name: Jarre[51]
- Given name: Jean-Michel[52], André[53]
- Official website: https://jeanmicheljarre.com/[54]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jean-Michel Jarre[55]
Why It Matters
Jean-Michel Jarre has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Daniel Pemberton[58], a composer[59], b. 1977[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Score in an Animated Film[62]; Justin Hurwitz[63], a composer[64], b. 1985[65], of United States[66], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[67], specialised in film score[68]; Theodore Shapiro[69], a composer[70], b. 1971[71], of United States[72]; Steven Price[73], a composer[74], b. 1977[75], of United Kingdom[76], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[77], specialised in music[78]; Michael Andrews[79], a composer[80], b. 1967[81], of United States[82]; and Michael Abels[83], a composer[84], b. 1962[85], of United States[86], awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music[87], specialised in music[88].
FAQs
Where was Jean-Michel Jarre born?
Jean-Michel Jarre was born in 4th arrondissement of Lyon[2].
Who were Jean-Michel Jarre's parents?
Jean-Michel Jarre's father was Maurice Jarre[9]. Jean-Michel Jarre's mother was France Pejot[10].
Who was Jean-Michel Jarre married to?
Jean-Michel Jarre's spouses include Gong Li[11].
What did Jean-Michel Jarre do for work?
Jean-Michel Jarre worked as a composer[3], recording artist[4], keyboardist[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], and record producer[7].
Where did Jean-Michel Jarre go to school?
Jean-Michel Jarre was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[23] and Lycée Michelet, Vanves[24].
What awards did Jean-Michel Jarre receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], honorary doctor of the D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia[27], and Steiger Award[28].
Who did Jean-Michel Jarre influence?
Jean-Michel Jarre has been cited as an influence by Daniel Pemberton[58], Justin Hurwitz[63], Theodore Shapiro[69], and Steven Price[73].