Career
He was known by his Gypsy nickname "Baro," which meant "Big One" or even "King" in Romany. Baro recorded around 80 sides with the great guitarist. The Ferret brothers played with musicians including Didi Duprat.
Baro"s immaculate guitar technique and improvisational style was at the same level as Reinhardt"s, although he is said to have been frustrated at always being considered second-best.
He retired as a full-time musician during World World War II, and devoted himself to being a successful black market business man during the German occupation of Paris. As a composer, Baro"s "valses bebop" were years ahead of the times.