Gérard Jaffrès | |
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 Gerard Jaffrès in concert | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 15 December 1956 (1956-12-15) (age 68) Saint-Pol-de-Léon,Brittany, France |
| Genres | Celtic rock,Breton music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Kelou-Mad,Coop Breizh |
| Website | gerardjaffres |
Gérard Jaffrès (born 15 December 1956 inSaint-Pol-de-Léon) is a French singer, writer and performer.
He started playing the guitar at the age of 15, playing mostly folkrepertoire (Alan Stivell,Tri Yann...) and rock music (Deep Purple,Led Zeppelin...).[1] In 1973, he joinedBurt Blanca's band. He stayed with it for 11 years as a bass player. The same year, he moved to Belgium, his current home.[2]
Jaffrès started a solo career in 1985, recording ten discs withgramophone records. He has published a new album every two years since 1991.[3]
Jaffrès' music is a blend ofCeltic music and rock'n'roll/folk which he uses to depict the landscape ofBrittany and tell legends from the area ofLeon (North Finistère). His texts sometimes mixBreton and French.[4]
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