Alain Goraguer (1931–2023) was a distinguished French composer, arranger, and jazz pianist whose contributions significantly shaped the landscape of French music. Collaborating with luminaries such as Serge Gainsbourg, Jean Ferrat, and France Gall, he crafted iconic arrangements that have stood the test of time. Goraguer's versatility extended to film scoring, most notably with his haunting compositions for the animated classic "La Planète Sauvage" (1973). His adeptness at blending jazz influences with contemporary sounds established him as a pivotal figure in 20th-century French music. ([radiofrance.fr](https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/alain-goraguer-compositeur-et-grand-arrangeur-de-la-chanson-francaise-est-mort-2589515?utm_source=openai))