Jean-Marc Jafet

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

Biography

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

Leader

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

2005: La Femme Du Parfumeur

With Marcia Maria

1985: Colo De Rio

With Richard Galliano

1999: Spleen

With Trio Sud

2000: Sud

2002: Trio Sud

2008: Young & Fine

Compilations

2009: A La Costa Sud, Edizioni Musicali Curci

2011: Montecarlo - Life Night & Day, h.squared / Halidon

References

1956 births

Living people

French bass guitarists

Male bass guitarists

French jazz musicians

French composers

French male jazz musicians

Orchestre National de Jazz members

French male guitarists