Frédéric Yonnet
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Frédéric Yonnet (born 30 April 1973) is a French musician, producer and recording artist who is best known for his use of the harmonica as a lead in jazz, R&B, funk, gospel and hip-hop influenced music. His ability to play chromatic scales on a diatonic harmonica gives him access to twice as many notes as the instrument is designed to deliver.[1]
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Background information | |
Born | (1973-04-30) 30 April 1973 (age 51) |
Origin | Pont l'Eveque, Calvados, France |
Genres | R&B, hip hop soul, soul, neo soul, jazz fusion |
Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Harmonica, drums |
Years active | 1994–present |
Website | fredyonnet |
Described by Rolling Stone as Prince's "killer harmonica player",[2] Yonnet gained popularity for his on-stage performance with music icon Prince and his harmonica duels[3] with the legendary Stevie Wonder. Yonnet has performed and recorded with a wide range of artists, including David Foster, Robbie Robertson, Erykah Badu,[4] John Legend,[5] India Arie,[6] Angie Stone, Kindred The Family Soul, Justin Bieber, Randy Jackson, The Jonas Brothers and Grand Corps Malade.[7]