In 1985, Pifarély started to work with reedist Louis Sclavis and in 1992, they formed the Sclavis/Pifarély Acoustic Quartet, featuring guitarist Marc Ducret and bassist Bruno Chevillon, and recorded for ECM. Pifarély is also prominently featured in Sclavis' sextet and quintet, recording with both for ECM.
In 1988, he produced his first record as a leader, Insula Dulcamara (Nocturne). As a leader, Pifarély splits his time between his quintet -- including pianist François Couturier and guitarist Marc Ducret -- and a series of duo/trio meetings with musicians including Joachim Kühn, Daniel Humair, Vincent Courtois, Michel Godard, (The Fitting Room, Enja), Stefano Battaglia (Triplicity, Splasc(h)), Rabih Abou Khalil (Yara, Enja), and Portuguese violinist Carlos Zingaro (Icis, In Situ). In his mature style, the classical violin tradition and the swing lessons of Grappelli and Reinhardt combine with a contemporary European sonic exploration; his technical mastery and quick imagination allow him to move seamlessly between these worlds. Pifarély shows a distinct preference for the acoustic interaction of small groups, where his playing can be exhilarating. ~ Francesco Martinelli, Rovi
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