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'''Fapy Lafertin''' (born [[Kortrijk]], Belgium, 1950) is one of the foremost contemporary exponents of the Belgian-Dutch style of [[gypsy jazz]].<ref name="illustrated">{{cite book |last1=Dregni |first1=Michael |title=Django Reinhardt and the Illustrated History of Gypsy Jazz |date=2006 |publisher=Speck Press |isbn=978-1-933108-10-0 |page=169}}</ref> |
'''Fapy Lafertin''' (born [[Kortrijk]], Belgium, 1950) is one of the foremost contemporary exponents of the Belgian-Dutch style of [[gypsy jazz]].<ref name="illustrated">{{cite book |last1=Dregni |first1=Michael |title=Django Reinhardt and the Illustrated History of Gypsy Jazz |date=2006 |publisher=Speck Press |isbn=978-1-933108-10-0 |page=169}}</ref> |
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Lafertin was born in a [[Romani people|Romani]] community of [[Manouche]] |
Lafertin was born in a [[Romani people|Romani]] community of [[Manouche]] and took up guitar at the age of five. After performing in a family band with his father on violin and his brother on second guitar, he joined the Piotto Limberger orchestra. He also toured with his uncle, [[Eddie Ferret]].<ref>Dregni ''et al.'' (2006), p. 161</ref> |
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In the 1970s and '80s he played with the band WASO, with [[Albert Vivi Limberger]] on drums and [[Michel Verstraeten]] on [[triple bass]]. In 1985 he began a quartet which has featured [[Rudi Brink]], [[Tim Kliphuis]], and [[Joop Hendricks]]. He based the quartet on the [[Quintette du Hot Club de France]]. He began a solo career and toured throughout Europe and the UK. He has played with American jazz musicians such as [[Charlie Byrd]], [[Al Casey (jazz guitarist)|Al Casey]], [[Scott Hamilton (musician)|Scott Hamilton]], [[Milt Hinton]], and [[Benny Waters]]. Briefly he performed with [[Stéphane Grappelli]].<ref name="All Music">{{cite web|title=Fapy Lafertin {{!}} Biography & History|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/fapy-lafertin-mn0000795464 |website=AllMusic |accessdate=1 December 2016 }}</ref> |
In the 1970s and '80s he played with the band WASO, with [[Albert Vivi Limberger]] on drums and [[Michel Verstraeten]] on [[triple bass]]. In 1985 he began a quartet which has featured [[Rudi Brink]], [[Tim Kliphuis]], and [[Joop Hendricks]]. He based the quartet on the [[Quintette du Hot Club de France]]. He began a solo career and toured throughout Europe and the UK. He has played with American jazz musicians such as [[Charlie Byrd]], [[Al Casey (jazz guitarist)|Al Casey]], [[Scott Hamilton (musician)|Scott Hamilton]], [[Milt Hinton]], and [[Benny Waters]]. Briefly he performed with [[Stéphane Grappelli]].<ref name="All Music">{{cite web|title=Fapy Lafertin {{!}} Biography & History|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/fapy-lafertin-mn0000795464 |website=AllMusic |accessdate=1 December 2016 }}</ref> |
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Fapy Lafertin | |
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 Fapy Lafertin on stage at the Pizza Express, London, 1983 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 20 November 1950 Kortrijk, Belgium |
| Genres | Jazz, Gypsy jazz, samba, fado |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1975 – present |
| Website | www |
Fapy Lafertin (born Kortrijk, Belgium, 1950) is one of the foremost contemporary exponents of the Belgian-Dutch style of gypsy jazz.[1]
Lafertin was born in a Romani community of Manouche and took up guitar at the age of five. After performing in a family band with his father on violin and his brother on second guitar, he joined the Piotto Limberger orchestra. He also toured with his uncle, Eddie Ferret.[2]
In the 1970s and '80s he played with the band WASO, with Albert Vivi Limberger on drums and Michel Verstraeten on triple bass. In 1985 he began a quartet which has featured Rudi Brink, Tim Kliphuis, and Joop Hendricks. He based the quartet on the Quintette du Hot Club de France. He began a solo career and toured throughout Europe and the UK. He has played with American jazz musicians such as Charlie Byrd, Al Casey, Scott Hamilton, Milt Hinton, and Benny Waters. Briefly he performed with Stéphane Grappelli.[3]
Lafertin has used the 12-string guitarra, combining Portuguese fado and Brazilian samba with the music of Reinhardt, Duke Ellington, and the Great American Songbook in his repertoire.[3]
Discography
- Fleur de Lavende (Hot Club, 1991)
- Star Eyes (String Jazz, 2000)
- Fine and Dandy (Iris, 2003)
- Placthterida with Lollo Meier (2011)
Source:[4]
References
- ^ Dregni, Michael (2006). Django Reinhardt and the Illustrated History of Gypsy Jazz. Speck Press. p. 169. ISBN 978-1-933108-10-0.
- ^ Dregni et al. (2006), p. 161
- ^ a b "Fapy Lafertin | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Fapy Lafertin | Album Discography | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
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