Son of a musician, was reared with the sound of his father's accordian.

In 1981, He began his musical career in the Hard-Rock and Metal styles. Curious and aware of every musical style, he studied classical guitar and became very interested in Jazz, Fusion and Flamenco.

In 1994, after a session with Romane, he decided to immerse himself in the music of Django Reinhardt and he took serious Jazz courses, notably with Pascal Rauzet, guitar teacher at Bordeaux's CIAM, and after with Jean-Yves MOKA.

In 1997, he founded the first version of Gipsy Jazz duet and later created Djangophil in 2000, while following at the same time lessons with Christophe Lartilleux (leader of Latcho Drom band).

After that will follow numerous concerts and jams, and the recording of nine Cds (including covers and personnal compositions).

SOUNDTRACK COMPOSER / KUMQUAT à plein temps

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