Percussionist and Bassist

SIMPLE AND AUTHENTIC

My Musical Encounter

Percussionist

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I was completely self-taught in the world of music.

In the mid-1980s, when I was 16 years old, I bought my first clay derbouka at the Clignancourt flea market in Paris.

Despite having no formal training, I felt naturally at ease. I had a blast playing under the bridges along the banks of the Seine, taking advantage of the exceptional acoustics.

I often meet other musicians with whom I can improvise for hours.

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There are congas, bongos, derboukas, djembes, udus, cajones, dafs, and bendirs.

These and other instruments have gradually entered my musical life over the decades.

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Bass Guitar

During that same period, I discovered the bass guitar. It’s a deeply seductive instrument that enriches my music by adding depth and rhythm. I love its ability to create catchy grooves. It complements percussion very well.

Thanks to the bass guitar, I expanded my musical repertoire to include rock, jazz, funk, and pop.
In addition to the rhythm section, I contributed to the harmony by playing bass lines that complemented the other instruments.
Meeting Quebec bassist Alain Caron was an exciting experience that complemented my training at Arizona State University.

Jean-François en répétition avec sa guitare basse
Jean-François en répétition avec sa guitare basse

Thanks to the bass guitar, I expanded my musical repertoire to include rock, jazz, funk, and pop.
In addition to the rhythm section, I contributed to the harmony by playing bass lines that complemented the other instruments.
Meeting Quebec bassist Alain Caron was an exciting experience that complemented my training at Arizona State University.