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Gerald French. Photo courtesy of the artist

FQFIQ: George And Gerald French

March 28, 2018 by: John Wirt

Two generations of great New Orleans musicians fill two-thirds of the George French Trio. And depending on the gig, drummer Gerald French and his father, bassist George French, may call themselves the Gerald French Trio.

“I like performing with my dad,” Gerald French said. “In my opinion, my dad is one of the best bass players ever to come out of New Orleans. My dad is also one of the best vocalists from New Orleans.”

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