Nachman Fahrner | |
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Born | 1972 Paris, France |
Genres | Roots rock, Americana, rockabilly, rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1987-present |
Website |
www |
Nachman Fahrner (born September 21, 1972) is a contemporary religious Jewish musician in Israel. He is a convert to Judaism. Fahrner's main influences are Elvis Presley, Django Reinhardt, 1940s and 1950s blues, R&B, and rockabilly. He received encouragement from Luther Allison and was a long-time friend of French jazz guitarist Patrick Saussois. Both his musical styles and songwriting distinguish him from other religious musicians who often combine traditional Jewish music with folk/rock elements and choose their lyrics from verses from the Torah.
Fahrner started singing and playing rhythm guitar as a child after discovering Elvis Presley through his parents' record collection. He performed at school events and parties. [1]
At age eleven he began teaching himself lead guitar by playing along with records by Memphis Slim, Elvis Presley, and Luther Allison. An encounter with Allison left a profound impression on a young teenage Nachman. While shaking hands, Allison looked at their black and white hands and said, "Black and white. That is what rock and roll is all about." [2] Around this time Fahrner discovered the music of gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. [3]
Fahrner career as lead guitarist began in 1988 when he joined the Roadrunners [4] [5] a rockabilly bands with a female lead singer. In 1990 he moved to Paris and was hired by the teddy boy/rockabilly band Jim and the Beams. The band toured Europe, performing primarily for biker and rocker audiences. [1] Fahrner became part of the Parisian Gypsy jazz scene through friends Jean-Yves Dubanton and Patrick Saussois and incorporated this style into his guitar playing. [6]
By the mid 1990s, he was in demand as guest player, playing with acts such Claudia Colonna and French rockers Hotel Du Nord. [7] In 1999 Nachman, a descendant of Turkish Jews, declined an offer to join Patrick Saussois' band so that he could travel to Israel and convert to orthodox Judaism. [7] [8]
Since then, Fahrner has taught guitar and performed in Israel [9] and Europe. [10] He was the founder and leader of the Jerusalem Swing Jam" [6] He started writing songs with an emphasis on spiritual themes, [7] in particular the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. [11] In 2012 he released the album Azamra, a collection of original songs, as well as Early Recordings, volumes one and two.
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Nachman Fahrner | |
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Born | 1972 Paris, France |
Genres | Roots rock, Americana, rockabilly, rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1987-present |
Website |
www |
Nachman Fahrner (born September 21, 1972) is a contemporary religious Jewish musician in Israel. He is a convert to Judaism. Fahrner's main influences are Elvis Presley, Django Reinhardt, 1940s and 1950s blues, R&B, and rockabilly. He received encouragement from Luther Allison and was a long-time friend of French jazz guitarist Patrick Saussois. Both his musical styles and songwriting distinguish him from other religious musicians who often combine traditional Jewish music with folk/rock elements and choose their lyrics from verses from the Torah.
Fahrner started singing and playing rhythm guitar as a child after discovering Elvis Presley through his parents' record collection. He performed at school events and parties. [1]
At age eleven he began teaching himself lead guitar by playing along with records by Memphis Slim, Elvis Presley, and Luther Allison. An encounter with Allison left a profound impression on a young teenage Nachman. While shaking hands, Allison looked at their black and white hands and said, "Black and white. That is what rock and roll is all about." [2] Around this time Fahrner discovered the music of gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. [3]
Fahrner career as lead guitarist began in 1988 when he joined the Roadrunners [4] [5] a rockabilly bands with a female lead singer. In 1990 he moved to Paris and was hired by the teddy boy/rockabilly band Jim and the Beams. The band toured Europe, performing primarily for biker and rocker audiences. [1] Fahrner became part of the Parisian Gypsy jazz scene through friends Jean-Yves Dubanton and Patrick Saussois and incorporated this style into his guitar playing. [6]
By the mid 1990s, he was in demand as guest player, playing with acts such Claudia Colonna and French rockers Hotel Du Nord. [7] In 1999 Nachman, a descendant of Turkish Jews, declined an offer to join Patrick Saussois' band so that he could travel to Israel and convert to orthodox Judaism. [7] [8]
Since then, Fahrner has taught guitar and performed in Israel [9] and Europe. [10] He was the founder and leader of the Jerusalem Swing Jam" [6] He started writing songs with an emphasis on spiritual themes, [7] in particular the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. [11] In 2012 he released the album Azamra, a collection of original songs, as well as Early Recordings, volumes one and two.
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