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    Jean "Matlo" Ferret
    Jean "Matlo" Ferret

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

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    At 14, he plays the banjo at dances before being hired by Emile Vacher. He switches to guitar and becomes the accompanist of Fréhel. In 1941, he joins Michel Warlop Et Son Septuor À Cordes In 1942, he founded a quartet with Georges Effrosse, then a sextet in 1943. He was the accompanist of Edith Piaf, then Charles Trenet, then Mouloudji.

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

    Younger brother of Pierre Ferret and Etienne "Sarane" Ferret. Cousin of René "Challain" Ferret. Father of Elios Ferré and Boulou Ferré.

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