Renaud Garcia-Fons

French virtuoso double bassist and composer

Renaud Garcia-Fons is a highly acclaimed French upright bass player and composer, renowned for his unique fusion of classical, jazz, and world music. Born on December 24, 1962, in Paris to parents of Catalan descent, he began his musical journey with classical guitar at the age of five before switching to the double bass at age 16. Garcia-Fons is particularly noted for his exceptional technique that includes the use of a five-stringed bass, enabling him to extend the range of the instrument into the realm of the cello and violin. This has allowed him to explore a vast array of musical genres and traditions.