🎸 Jack Ada
Fingerstyle Guitarist and Arranger
Jack Ada, French fingerstyle pioneer
🎯 French Fingerstyle Pioneer
Jack Ada is one of the very first French guitarists to approach the finger picking style, influenced by the first records of Marcel Dadi. Since 1975, he has formed with Michel Haumont a legendary duo that has marked the history of French acoustic guitar.
📖 Beginnings and Duo Formation
It was in 1973, at the age of 15, that Jack Ada began learning guitar. He is one of the very first French guitarists to approach the finger picking style, influenced by the first records of Marcel Dadi.
Starting in 1975, Jack Ada created a duo with Michel Haumont. Together, they participated in multiple "Hootenannies", evenings that took place in the tavern located under the Olympia and which allowed any volunteer guitarist to perform as an opening act for a star's concert.
Jack thus learned his craft and developed his art in contact with the public.
🌍 International Tours
From 1976, Jack traveled with his accomplice Michel Haumont the roads of France then England to give concerts and workshops. Until today, the complicity of these two exceptional guitarists has never faltered.
🎯 Educational Development
Parallel to his first tours, Jack developed his own method for beginners:
📚 "L'ABC de la guitare folk"
Educational method for beginners
The Cap Guitares de Lanton festival has invited him every year since 1998 to share his know-how with other guitarists during workshops.
🎭 Artistic Collaborations
From 1985, Jack was increasingly sought after by various singer-songwriters. He accompanies on record, on stage or for television shows various artists:
🎤 French Chanson
- Véronique Rivière
- Philippe Chatel
- Jean Schulteiss
- Marie-Josée Vilar
- Gilbert Laffaille
🌍 World Music
- Djamel Allam (Kabyle singer)
- Tours: France, Algeria, Finland, Martinique
🤠 Country Music
- Craponne Festival
- Disney Paris (Country Journal)
- 2 years in residence
🎭 Musical Theater
- Emilie Jolie (Casino de Paris)
- Arrangements for Olympia
- Théâtre de la Porte Saint Martin
- Claude Piéplu (musical illustrations)
💿 Discography
🎵 Main Albums
1978: Jack Ada and Michel Haumont interpret the Beatles (Cézame)
🎸 Participations
Recordings with all the singers and guitarists that Jack Ada has accompanied on stage
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📍 Guitar Pickers Association
Jack Ada represents the pioneering and collaborative spirit of French fingerstyle. Join Guitar Pickers Association to discover this generous approach to acoustic guitar and share the passion for musical accompaniment.