Jean-Marc Jafet

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Jean Marc Jafet (born May 8, 1956) is a French bassist and composer. He is considered one of the top bassists in France.[1]

Biography[edit]

Jean-Marc Jafet was born on May 8, 1956, in Nice, France, to guitarist father and mother singer. JM Jafet started drumming in the 65/70. He then changed his instrument and became a bassist in 1978 to perform with the Brazilian duo "Les Etoiles". He is one of the most famous, recorded and in-demand electric bass players in France, and known for his work with Sylvain Luc, André Ceccarelli, Didier Lockwood, Biréli Lagrène, Michel Petrucciani and many others.

Discography[edit]

Leader[edit]

  • 1985: Dolores
  • 1994: Agora
  • 1996: Live au Parc Floral
  • 2000: Douceur Lunaire
  • 2004: Mes Anges
  • 2007: Live Moments
  • 2017: Le Meilleur Moment du Monde

With Michel Jonasz[edit]

  • 2005: La Femme Du Parfumeur

With Marcia Maria[edit]

  • 1985: Colo De Rio

With Richard Galliano[edit]

  • 1999: Spleen

With Trio Sud[edit]

  • 2000: Sud
  • 2002: Trio Sud
  • 2008: Young & Fine

Compilations[edit]

  • 2009: A La Costa Sud, Edizioni Musicali Curci
  • 2011: Montecarlo - Life Night & Day, h.squared / Halidon

References[edit]

  1. ^ "MARKBASS | Bass Amplification". www.markbass.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2016-04-18. Retrieved 2016-04-05.