Bernard Peiffer, born on October 23, 1922 in Épinal, France, was a jazz pianist and composer. He began studying piano at age nine and won first prize at the Conservatoire de Paris. Peiffer started his professional career at 20, playing with André Ekyan and Django Reinhardt. During World War II, he joined the French Resistance. Post-war, he formed his own quintet and performed in various jazz clubs. In 1949, Peiffer played piano with Geo Daly's quartet and composed music for the film Rendez-vous de juillet (1949). In 1954, Peiffer moved to the United States, settling in Philadelphia. He achieved notable success at venues such as Carnegie Hall and Birdland, and released several albums including Bernie's Tunes (1956) and Modern Jazz for People Who Like Original Music (1960). His last public appearance was at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1974. Bernard Peiffer passed away on September 7, 1976.
