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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. |
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.
