René Urtreger: key obituary facts
Is René Urtreger dead? Yes. René Urtreger died on July 16, 2026, at age 92.
Cause of death: René Urtreger's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was René Urtreger known for?
He was a French musician.
More about René Urtreger
Born: 6 July 1934.
Place of birth: Paris.
Place of death: Mortagne-au-Perche.
Gender: male.
Occupation: jazz musician, pianist, composer, keyboardist, musician, improviser.
Nationality: France.
Awards: Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Also known as: Rene Urtreger.
Genres: Bebop.
Occupations: Musician, composer.
René Urtreger, the French bebop pianist and composer, died on July 16, 2026.
He was 92. Born in Paris on July 6, 1934, Urtreger became known as a jazz musician and pianist whose work was rooted in bebop.
He studied piano from the age of four, first in private lessons and later at the Conservatory, and went on to play in Parisian clubs as he developed his jazz style. In the 1950s, he drew notice in Paris performances alongside American jazzmen Don Byas and Buck Clayton, including a much-requested Salon du Jazz appearance.