Angelo Debarre (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʒelo dəˈbaʁ]; born August 19, 1962) is a French Romani gypsy jazz guitarist.
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Background information | |
Born | Saint-Denis, France | August 19, 1962
Genres | Gypsy jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1984–present |
Labels | Hot Club, Le Chant du Monde |
Website | http://www.savarez.com/angelo-debarre |
Debarre was born in Saint-Denis, Paris, and began playing at age eight.[1] In 1984, he formed his first group, the Angelo Debarre Quintet. In 1985, the group was hired by Serge Camps to play at his Parisian café, La Roue Fleurie, where Debarre was discovered by producer and guitarist Jon Larsen.
Debarre has performed in several Romani and jazz festivals, including Birdland's annual Django Reinhardt Festival.[2] He recorded Mémoires: Memories of Django with Tchavolo Schmitt.