Jean Kluger
Jean Joseph Kluger, born on March 31, 1937, in Antwerp, Belgium, is a renowned Belgian record producer, music publisher, and composer. He began his career in 1957 at World Music, the company founded by his father, Jacques Kluger. After his father's passing in 1963, Jean established his own company, Editions Jean Kluger, and later moved to Paris in 1965, where he co-founded the company Bleu Blanc Rouge with his wife, Huguette Ferly.
Jean Kluger has been influential in both the French and international music scenes, writing and producing for a diverse array of artists. His contributions include songs for French pop icons like Sheila, Rika Zaraï, Nana Mouskouri, Petula Clark, Sacha Distel, Ringo, Dalida, and Claude François. He also played a significant role in the success of Flemish artists such as Will Tura, Johan Verminnen, John Terra, Marva, and Dana Winner.
With Claude Bolling, he formed the girl group Les Parisiennes and published numerous songs for them. Kluger is also known for producing the cult album "Le Monde Fabuleux Des Yamasuki," which featured the track "Aieaoa," later popularized by Bananarama as "Aie a Mwana." In collaboration with Daniel Vangarde, he co-wrote hits for La Compagnie Creole, The Gibson Brothers, and Ottawan, including the international hits "D.I.S.C.O." and "Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)."
In addition to his work in pop music, Kluger has produced soundtracks and worked with classical musicians. He has also been involved with the Fondation Bell'Arte and became the president of the International Certificate for Piano Artists (ICPA) in 2016. Throughout his career, Kluger has demonstrated a remarkable ability to bridge different musical genres and cultures, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.