Fapy Lafertin has a reputation as being one of the more sophisticated
and expressive guitarists in the Gypsy jazz genre. He eschews the ultra
fast tempos and flash of the younger generation. Instead, his music is
light and melodic. These qualities are clearly evident in a series of
rare recordings he did with his uncle Bamboula Ferret.
Bamboula spent his life in France playing popular songs and Gypsy music
on the guitar and violin. He is also a charming vocalist. Although he was a highly respected
musician, he never recorded. To preserve his musical legacy, Fapy used
his home studio to make a series of recordings of him.
Fapy overdubbed all the guitars and bass himself. Take note of
Fapy’s traditional approach to the la popme rhythm. It’s light and
bouncy, unlike the more modern styles heard today. Bamboula is singing and playing violin.
For more Fapy Lafertin check out his CDs Fleur
Dennui ,Fine
and Dandy, and Swing
Guitars.
