Jeff Frantom – Très rythmé

Jeff Frantom is one of my favorite guitarists, a true rising star in the LA scene. Somewhat of a child prodigy, his musical journey has traced quite an interesting arc – from slaying post-metal guitar solos as a tiny third grader, he grew up, went to USC and graduated with a Master’s degree in jazz guitar, started playing shows with more than a few local bands nearly every night up until the pandemic hit. And now here he is, gorgeously arranging and reimagining classical pieces.

Jeff is a wonderful, patient player, a thoughtful collaborator, a true servant of the song. He released an arrangement of Debussy’s “Reverie” recently, and today he releases Ravel’s “Très rythmé.” Keep your eye on Jeff – and if you need a guitar teacher, I can personally confirm you won’t find one better.

Over the past year I spent a lot of time listening to Ravel and Debussy, and I realized their music wasn’t so different from what I’m trying to create, other than in instrumentation or delivery. 

It was insightful to break down this music and reimagine it in a way that feels aesthetically fresh — to express it in a way that feels like me. 

Jeff Frantom

Jeff Frantom is a guitarist, bassist, composer, and teacher based in Los Angeles. Over the years Jeff has become a go-to guitarist and bassist in the LA music scene, performing with numerous acts including Communicant, Sofia Wolfson, Talker, War Strings, Another Bummer (formerly Bella Porter), Glitter Trails, Hank May, Channel 1 and countless others.

In 2019 Jeff released his debut EP, Happy Accident, a 4-song collection of instrumental songs that explore his influences in jazz, Americana, and indie music.

After moving to Los Angeles from his hometown of Henderson, Nevada, Jeff earned a Bachelor’s of Music in Studio/Jazz Guitar from USC in 2018 and a Master’s of Music in Studio/Jazz Guitar in 2020 on full scholarship. While at USC, he taught 4 semesters of guitar classes as a Teaching Assistant. He continues to teach both privately in his home studio and at music stores around LA.

Get “Très rythmé” on Bandcamp.