Jean-Marc Jafet

Jean-Marc Jafet 2004

Jean Marc Jafet (born 8 May 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 8 May 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

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