Maurice Vander

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Maurice Vander (born Maurice Camille Gustave Vanderschueren; June 11, 1929 – February 16, 2017) was a French jazz keyboardist who played piano and accordion. He was born in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, and died in Montmorillon, France, at age 87.

In the 1950s, Vander worked with famous jazz musicians including Don Byas, Django Reinhardt, Bobby Jaspar, Jimmy Raney, Stephane Grappelli, Chet Baker, and Kenny Clarke. He won the Prix Django Reinhardt in 1962.

During the 1960s he did session work for Roger Guerin, Pierre Gossez, and Boulou Ferré, and played with Claude Nougaro and Ivan Jullien. He reunited with Chet Baker in the late 1970s and also played with Johnny Griffin. Later he performed and recorded with Clarke, Richie Cole, Art Farmer, and Benny Powell.

Vander was the adoptive father of musician Christian Vander.