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Frédéric Yonnet

French-born Frédéric Yonnet, as one of the youngest professional mouth harp virtuosos, began his harmonica career at age 19. Since then he has devoted all of his time to performing in Parisian jazz and blues clubs and touring Spain, Germany, Africa, and the United States. A frequent guest performer on the French television network Canal Plus, Yonnet is solidly steeped in the roots of blues and jazz and embraces fusion, country, reggae, gospel, hip-hop and classical music. His sampler CD, "Blowing Your Mind in Every Key of the Harp!," showcases his musical range and fearless improvisations and features two original tunes, Eden Legrand and ArtSpace, written by French harmonicist and writer Michel Herblin. After hearing Yonnet perform in Nashvile, representatives from the German harmonica company, Weltmeister, commented, "We've never heard anyone play the harmonica like that before.

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Frédéric Yonnet 3/4/06: Frédéric Yonnet

This French-born harmonica player successfully demonstrates the harmonica’s versatility as a lead instrument in contemporary jazz, as well as other genres of music.

Frédéric Yonnet

This French-born harmonica player successfully demonstrates the harmonica’s versatility as a lead instrument in contemporary jazz, as well as other genres of music.
Fred Yonnet 8/29/04: Fred Yonnet

Fred Yonnet, a French-born harmonica virtuoso, fuses blues, jazz, country, reggae, gospel, hip-hop, and classical music in his entertaining performance.

Fred Yonnet

Fred Yonnet, a French-born harmonica virtuoso, fuses blues, jazz, country, reggae, gospel, hip-hop, and classical music in his entertaining performance.
The Mayor’s Arts Awards 1/5/04: The Mayor’s Arts Awards

Mayor Anthony A. Williams and Jim Vance of NBC4 host The Mayor’s Arts Awards, an evening of live performances and award presentations honoring D.C.’s arts world, including performances by Richard Smallwood, CityDance Ensemble, Spanish Dance Society, and Dr. Billy Taylor.
In association with the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

The Mayor’s Arts Awards

Mayor Anthony A. Williams and Jim Vance of NBC4 host The Mayor’s Arts Awards, an evening of live performances and award presentations honoring D.C.’s arts world, including performances by Richard Smallwood, CityDance Ensemble, Spanish Dance Society, and Dr. Billy Taylor.
In association with the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
Frédéric Yonnet 6/22/03: Frédéric Yonnet

French-born Frédéric Yonnet, a harmonica virtuoso who devotes much of his time to performing in Parisian jazz and blues clubs, fuses blue, jazz, country, reggae, gospel, hip-hop, and classical music in this entertaining performance.

Frédéric Yonnet

French-born Frédéric Yonnet, a harmonica virtuoso who devotes much of his time to performing in Parisian jazz and blues clubs, fuses blue, jazz, country, reggae, gospel, hip-hop, and classical music in this entertaining performance.
Frédéric Yonnet 12/29/02: Frédéric Yonnet

Jazz harmonica master Frédéric Yonnet, one of Europe’s most skilled and imaginative young diatonic harp players, celebrates the holidays with his original sound.

Frédéric Yonnet

Jazz harmonica master Frédéric Yonnet, one of Europe’s most skilled and imaginative young diatonic harp players, celebrates the holidays with his original sound.
Frédéric Yonnet 4/10/01: Frédéric Yonnet

Frenchman Frederic Yonnet is emerging as one of the most vivid and imaginative young harmonica players on the international music scene today.

Frédéric Yonnet

Frenchman Frederic Yonnet is emerging as one of the most vivid and imaginative young harmonica players on the international music scene today.

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