Jean "Matlo" Ferret

Pioneering gypsy jazz guitarist. Born 1 December 1918. Died 24 January 1989.

At 14, he plays the banjo at dances before being hired by [a799317]. He switches to guitar and becomes the accompanist of [a255535]. In 1941, he joins [a4065782] In 1942, he founded a quartet with [a1001538], then a sextet in 1943. He was the accompanist of [a156406], then [a287785], then [a604563].

His notoriety came from his interpretation of gypsy waltzes and his four-beat swing waltzes.

Younger brother of [a365245] and [a567576]. Cousin of [a1027263]. Father of [a641874] and [a359928].