CROSSOVER, reminiscent of classical contemporary fused with smooth jazz . Harmonically and rhythmically linking one genre to another. Bridging differences . Expanding awareness, facilitating connectivity ...
Jean-Sylvain "J-S" Nègre has been formally playing the guitar since the early 90s, studying with Tim Lawler, Tom Leisek, Marc Régnier, David Dueñas and Flamenco composer Arthur Dente.
Jean-Sylvain "J-S" Nègre has been formally playing the guitar since the early 90s, studying with Tim Lawler, Tom Leisek, Marc Régnier, David Dueñas and Flamenco composer Arthur Dente.
His music is influenced by many world cultures. He grew up in the Mediterranean basin, worked in Asia, Europe and North America listening to a variety of music genres.
As a past working member of the San Francisco Classical Guitar and of the South Bay Classical Guitar Societies, J-S became acquainted with master guitarists including Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Manuel Barrueco, Roland Dyens, and Rico Stover.
While pursuing a solo career over the last 20 years, J-S has played with the community band Sambatucada, and as the lead guitarist for the Burlington, Vermont Brazilian band Guarana.
Currently based in Santa Cruz California, he is studying West-Coast Swing, Argentinian Tango, and other Latin dances all of which fuel his spirit and musical creativity.
As a past working member of the San Francisco Classical Guitar and of the South Bay Classical Guitar Societies, J-S became acquainted with master guitarists including Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Manuel Barrueco, Roland Dyens, and Rico Stover.
While pursuing a solo career over the last 20 years, J-S has played with the community band Sambatucada, and as the lead guitarist for the Burlington, Vermont Brazilian band Guarana.
Currently based in Santa Cruz California, he is studying West-Coast Swing, Argentinian Tango, and other Latin dances all of which fuel his spirit and musical creativity.
