Jerry Mengo, born Joseph Gaetan Mengozzi on April 17, 1911, in Nice, France, was a distinguished jazz musician, composer, and bandleader. With Italian roots and an upbringing in England, Mengo returned to France to complete his musical studies. In the 1930s and 1940s, he collaborated with jazz luminaries such as Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, and Louis Armstrong. As a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist, he led his own ensembles, recording for labels like Swing and Telefunken. Mengo's contributions extended to film scores, including "Le Garçon sauvage" (1951) and "Touchez pas au grisbi" (1954). His 1954 album "Club De Danse" earned the Grand Prix du Disque from the Académie Charles-Cros. Mengo passed away on April 23, 1979, in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. ([fr.wikipedia.org](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Mengo?utm_source=openai))