Jean-Marc Jafet Explained

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

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: MARKBASS Bass Amplification. www.markbass.it. it-IT. 2016-04-05. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160418023312/http://www.markbass.it/artist_detail.php?id=49. 2016-04-18.