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Jorge Calandrelli Argentine composer dead at age 86

Jorge Calandrelli: key obituary facts

Is Jorge Calandrelli dead? Yes. Jorge Calandrelli died on May 4, 2026, at age 86.

Cause of death: Jorge Calandrelli's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Jorge Calandrelli known for?

He was known as Argentine musician.

More about Jorge Calandrelli

Born: 31 December 1939.

Place of birth: Buenos Aires.

Gender: male.

Occupation: pianist, composer, conductor, record producer, music arranger, musician.

Nationality: Argentina.

Occupations: Composer, Arranger and Conductor.

Jorge Calandrelli, Argentine composer, arranger and conductor, died on May 4, 2026, at age 86.

He was known for his work with Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Arturo Sandoval, Yo-Yo Ma, Tony Bennett, Elton John, Lady Gaga and John Legend. Calandrelli won six Grammy Awards and received 28 nominations.

He also won Latin Grammy Awards for Producer of the Year and Best Instrumental Album for his work on Arturo Sandoval’s “A Time for Love” in 2010, and was twice nominated for an Academy Award for his work on “The Color Purple” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.”

Jorge Calandrelli, 86, Argentine composer.

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