meet the artist Jean-Luc Jossa

Copyright: Hartmut Springer

Jean-Luc Jossa Biography

Jean-Luc Jossa was born in Luxembourg and came into contact with the world of percussion at an early age. The multi-percussionist studied Latin percussion at the CODARTS Conservatory in Rotterdam and undertook study trips to Cuba, Brazil and New York, among others. Jean-Luc works as a freelancer mainly in the field of world music, Latin and groove-oriented music, as well as being a permanent member of the band The Ruffcats. (Flo Mega, Ivy Quainoo).

Band: The Ruffcats

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Steely-II-patents: L-shaped leg and metal spike attachment (DE,TH,US patent)
Ergonomic arched rubber bracing (CN,DE,TH,US patent)
Notches for quick height adjustability (DE patent)

Marathon® Classic Series

11" Quinto, Coffee Burst

MCC11CB

Steely-II-patents: L-shaped leg and metal spike attachment (DE,TH,US patent)
Ergonomic arched rubber bracing (CN,DE,TH,US patent)
Notches for quick height adjustability (DE patent)

Marathon® Classic Series

11 3/4" Conga, Coffee Burst

MCC1134CB

Extensively hammered shells
Two worked in flanges
Cuban style flared out bottom edge

Artist Series

14" & 15" Luis Conte Timbales, Brass

LC1BRASS

B20 bronze alloy
Hand hammered for an unique sound
Sandblasted surface with a vintage sound, look, and feel

Byzance Vintage

18" Sand Medium Crash

B18SAMC

Crystal clear sound
Worked-in handle
Woven by hand

Hand Percussion

Caxixi, Large

CAX3

MEINL Free Ride Suspension System
Chrome plated hardware; True Skin Cow Heads
8 mm strong tuning lugs

Professional Series Wood Bongo

Wood Bongo, Gold Amber Sunburst

FWB400GAB