Gypsy Jazz

Gypsy jazz, also known as "jazz manouche," is a vibrant genre that emerged in 1930s Paris, blending American jazz with European folk traditions. Characterized by its energetic, swinging rhythm and virtuosic improvisations, the style features acoustic instruments like guitar, violin, and double bass, often without drums. The lead guitar typically employs a distinctive percussive technique called "la pompe," creating a driving rhythm. Vocals, when present, are often emotive and expressive. The genre's popularity peaked in the mid-20th century but has experienced revivals, influencing modern jazz and world music. Gypsy jazz is notable for its cultural fusion, combining Roma musical traditions with American swing, resulting in a unique sound that balances technical prowess with emotional depth. The style's emphasis on improvisation, intricate harmonies, and lightning-fast solos sets it apart from other jazz forms, creating a captivating and timeless musical experience that continues to inspire musicians worldwide.

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Poncho
Album - 9 Tracks - Released April 16, 2025

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Adrian Raso
Adrien Moignard
Alexey Kuznetsov
Angelo DeBarre
Antoine Boyer
Atlantic Five Jazz Band
Baxtyar Salh
Bharosi Nathalwara
Biel Ballester Trio
Biréli Lagrène
BoValigura
Bon Bon Vivant
Café del mundo
Caloé
Caroline Larsson
Cigány Weaver
Dabi909
Damaris Cauneac
Dave Blenkhorn
Delasrimas
Denis Ramniceanu
Diaká
Diknu Schneeberger Trio
Django Reinhardt
Doina Klezmer Ensemble
Don Kipper
Dorado Schmitt
Dorina
Džambo Aguševi Orchestra
Fanou Torracinta
Fapy Lafertin Quintet
Florin Niculescu
GaetDown
Gustav Lundgren Trio
Gábor Bolla
Gábor Szabó
Hadi Kazemi
Hot Club De Norvege
Ioan Streba
Jason Anick
Je Veux
Jeystone448
Jimmy Rosenberg
Joaquín Ruiz
John Jorgenson
John Stein
Joscho Stephan
Josep Traver
Justice Lecoq
Karim Baggili
Koen De Cauter
Les doigts de l'homme
Lollo Meier
Ludovic Beier
Luis David
Luis David Manouche Jazz Ensamble
Mahenta soren
Manbo Weena
Marcel Loeffler
Melon Jimenez
Michele Calgaro
Monsieur Periné
Occhi Neri
Opa Tsupa
Paul Armfield
Per Møllehøj
Peter Nalitch
Philip Catherine
Pratham Shergill
Quintette du Hot Club de France
Rai Paz
Raphael Fays
Riccardo Fioravanti
Robin Nolan
Rocky Gresset
Romane
Salar Mahmod
Samson Schmitt
Scott Hamilton Quartet
Selmer #607
Sergio Caputo
Stochelo Rosenberg
Stéphane Grappelli
Sultans Of String
Swing à la Django
Tara Minton
Tatiana Eva-Marie
Tchavolo Schmitt
Teo Collori in Momento Cigano
The Belleville Band
The Eskies
The Ken Peplowski Quartet
The Ladybugs
The Lost Fingers
The Rosenberg Trio
Tim Kliphuis
Valenti Moya
Veeble
Yorgui Loeffler
marcus schinkel trio
Monsieur Periné
Django Reinhardt
Denis Ramniceanu
Stéphane Grappelli
Gábor Szabó
Quintette du Hot Club de France
Tatiana Eva-Marie
Atlantic Five Jazz Band
Café del mundo
The Belleville Band
Biréli Lagrène
Opa Tsupa
Josep Traver
The Rosenberg Trio
Sergio Caputo
Jeystone448
The Lost Fingers
Romane
Džambo Aguševi Orchestra
Gustav Lundgren Trio
Philip Catherine
Joscho Stephan
Yorgui Loeffler
Biel Ballester Trio
Angelo DeBarre
Dorina
Dorado Schmitt
Jimmy Rosenberg
Peter Nalitch
Adrien Moignard
Stochelo Rosenberg
Karim Baggili
Hot Club De Norvege
Tchavolo Schmitt
Marcel Loeffler
Dave Blenkhorn
Gábor Bolla
Teo Collori in Momento Cigano
Raphael Fays
Caloé
Les doigts de l'homme
GaetDown
Adrian Raso
Rai Paz
Fanou Torracinta
John Jorgenson
Delasrimas
Mahenta soren
Per Møllehøj
Veeble
Fapy Lafertin
Occhi Neri
Melon Jimenez
Tim Kliphuis
Lollo Meier
Fapy Lafertin Quintet
Justice Lecoq
Rocky Gresset
Baxtyar Salh
Swing à la Django
Ioan Streba
Florin Niculescu
Antoine Boyer
marcus schinkel trio
Diaká
Ludovic Beier
Samson Schmitt
Jason Anick
Koen De Cauter
Robin Nolan
Riccardo Fioravanti
The Eskies
Bon Bon Vivant
BoValigura
The Ken Peplowski Quartet
Sultans Of String
Diknu Schneeberger Trio
Salar Mahmod
John Stein
Selmer #607
Biréli Lagrène Trio
Paul Armfield
Don Kipper
Bharosi Nathalwara
The Ladybugs
Luis David
Scott Hamilton Quartet
Cigány Weaver
Alexey Kuznetsov
Damaris Cauneac
Caroline Larsson
Manbo Weena
Doina Klezmer Ensemble
Valenti Moya
Luis David Manouche Jazz Ensamble
Tara Minton
Je Veux
Joaquín Ruiz
Hadi Kazemi
Dabi909