Jean Marc Jafet (born May 8, 1956) is a French bassist and composer. He is considered one of the top bassists in France. Biography Jean-Marc Jafet was born on May 8, 1956 in Nice, France, to guitarist father and mother singer. JM Jafet started drumming in the 65/70. He then changed his instrument and became a bassist in 1978 to perform with the Brazilian duo "Les Etoiles". He is one of the most famous, recorded and in-demand electric bass players in France, and known for his work with Sylvain Luc, André Ceccarelli, Didier Lockwood, Biréli Lagrène, Michel Petrucciani and many others. Discography Leader 1985: Dolores 1994: Agora 1996: Live au Parc Floral 2000: Douceur Lunaire 2004: Mes Anges 2007: Live Moments 2017: Le Meilleur Moment du Monde With Michel Jonasz 2005: La Femme Du Parfumeur With Marcia Maria 1985: Colo De Rio With Richard Galliano 1999: Spleen With Trio Sud 2000: Sud 2002: Trio Sud 2008: Young & Fine Compilations 2009: A La Costa Sud, Edizioni Musicali Curci 2011: Montecarlo - Life Night & Day, h.squared / Halidon References 1956 births Living people French bass guitarists Male bass guitarists French jazz musicians French composers French male jazz musicians Orchestre National de Jazz members French male guitarists