| Gérard Jaffrès | |
| Birth Place: | Saint-Pol-de-Léon, Brittany, France |
| Genre: | Celtic rock, Breton music |
| Occupation: | Singer, songwriter |
| Years Active: | 1985–present |
| Instrument: | Vocals, guitar |
| First Album: | Capitaine de Galère |
| Latest Album: | Mon pays t'attend |
| Notable Albums: | --> |
| Label: | Kelou-Mad, Coop Breizh |
Gérard Jaffrès (born 15 December 1956 in Saint-Pol-de-Léon) is a French singer, writer and performer.
He started playing the guitar at the age of 15, playing mostly folk repertoire (Alan Stivell, Tri Yann...) and rock music (Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin...).[1] In 1973, he joined Burt Blanca's band. He stayed with it for 11 years as a bass player. The same year, he moved to Belgium, his current home.[2]
Jaffrès started a solo career in 1985, recording ten discs with gramophone records. He has published a new album every two years since 1991.[3]
Jaffrès' music is a blend of Celtic music and rock'n'roll/folk which he uses to depict the landscape of Brittany and tell legends from the area of Leon (North Finistère). His texts sometimes mix Breton and French.[4]