VINCENT RAFFARD
A.K.A The French Horn
Founder
Vincent Raffard is a French singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist musician as trumpet, guitar, and piano, Vincent’s first album as a composer, "Célestin", was released in 2006 and distributed by Sony/BMG.
From 2006 to 2022, 8 albums were already published. His music can't be categorized into just one stylistic genre.
From traditional French Gypsy jazz through Electro World Music, lyrics play also an integral role in his music and in communicating with his audience.
Vincent has performed since 2003 as a musician in many Paris venues such L'Olympia. ( opening act for Mano Solo January 2005) Established in South Florida since 2007, Vincent also performs regularly throughout South Florida Music venues and hight standing Miami Hotel, He created in 2012 “ The French Horn Collective “ The band has played around 150 performances a year, from concerts and private events. Also, the band played internationally in Belgium, Paris, Argentina, Puerto Rico, NYC and Santa Barbara California.
MEET OUR COLLECTIVE
The band is offering a variety of diverse musicians for playing our great music fusion of Gypsy Jazz, French Traditional, Electro Swing, Latin Classic Bolero, and other styles of our repertoire.
We adapt our band format regarding the size of your events, Your choice of musicians, your guests attending, and your budget.
Each band format combination can be chosen randomly or specifically.
(Special requests for a specific player can apply as a different fee depending on the artist's name and availability.)
BAND FORMATS
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FRENCH HORN TRIO
Led by Vincent Raffard accompanied by Michel Gonzalez (Guitar) or Thyrie Boulanger (Piano) and Jeff Kiperman (Upright Bass) or Flexter Henderson (Saxo/Clarinet/Cajon)
This trio is made and perfect for a small audience. As corporate events (up to 35 guests), private diners, jazz cocktails music entertainment, or intimate concert for jazz venues or music restaurants.
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FRENCH HORN QUARTET
Led by Vincent Raffard accompanied by Michel Gonzalez (Guitar) or Thyrie Boulanger (Piano) and Jeff Kiperman (Upright Bass),
We can add to the Trio the diverse musician option we have as;
Luis Navarro on Violin (Great for the energetic Gypsy Jazz set) or Flexter Henderson on Clarinet/Cajon and Saxophone, (great for our mix of gypsy jazz and New Orleans influence colors.)
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FRENCH HORN QUINTET (Hot Club Miami)
Led by Vincent Raffard accompanied by; Michel Gonzalez, Jeff Kipperman or Kai Sanchez, Luis Navarro, Flexter Henderson.
(For music repertoire please listen to our music on Spotify under “Hot Club Miami”)
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FRENCH HORN (Hot Club Miami All Stars)
Led by Vincent Raffard accompanied by Michel Gonzalez, Jeff Kipperman or Kai Sanchez, Luis Navarro, Flexter Henderson, Shira Lee, and Wendell Morrison both English Vocal.
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FRENCH HORN "ALL STARS” Figuring International Singers
This Band format is “The French Horn Trio, Quartet or Quintet”, adding our International Singer as Shira Lee, Wendell Morrison, Arlin Alvarez, Magela Herrera, Fabio Patino and also Jahzel, Marie-Charlotte, Bita or Fantine (only available in international demand, the price will be applied by her manager)
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SPECIAL TRIO
We offer only a few special trios with 2 singers available.
Trio with Arlin Alvarez, Vincent, and Michel. The Music will be a mix of Arlin’s repertoire including Top 40 songs, Latin, and Jazz.
Trio with Fabio, Vincent, and Michel. A good combination for a mix of Latin vibes, vocal and instrumental music, playing with Percussion & Vocal with Fabio, accompanied by Guitar and trumpet.
THE COLLECTIVE - MUSICIANS
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VINCENT RAFFARD
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MICHEL GONZALEZ
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JEFF KIPPERMAN
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LUIS NAVARRO
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FLEXTER HENDERSON
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SMURPHIO
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FABIO PATINO
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KAI SANCHEZ
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THYRIE BOULANGER
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SAM SAVAGE
THE COLLECTIVE - VOCALISTS
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VINCENT RAFFARD
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SHIRA LEE
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WENDELL MORRISON
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ARLIN ALVAREZ
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MAGELA HERRERA
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FABIO PATINO
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JAHZEL DOTEL
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MARIE CHARLOTTE
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FOLLOW THE BAND ON INSTAGRAM
