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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Rose Flower
Single - Released February 7, 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
Biréli Lagrène Trio
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
Don Kipper
Dorado Schmitt
Dorina
Fanou Torracinta
Fapy Lafertin
Fapy Lafertin Quintet
Florin Niculescu
GaetDown
Gustav Lundgren Trio
Gábor Bolla
Hadi Kazemi
Hot Club De Norvege
Ioan Streba
Jason Anick
Je Veux
Jeystone448
Jimmy Rosenberg
Joaquín Ruiz
John Jorgenson
Joscho Stephan
Josep Traver
Justice Lecoq
Karim Baggili
Les doigts de l'homme
Lollo Meier
Ludovic Beier
Luis David
Mahenta soren
Manbo Weena
Marcel Loeffler
Melon Jimenez
Monsieur Periné
Opa Tsupa
Paul Armfield
Per Møllehøj
Peter Nalitch
Philip Catherine
Pratham Shergill
Quintette du Hot Club de France
Rai Paz
Raphael Fays
Robin Nolan
Rocky Gresset
Romane
Salar Mahmod
Samson Schmitt
Selmer #607
Sergio Caputo
Stochelo Rosenberg
Stéphane Grappelli
Sultans Of String
Tara Minton
Tatiana Eva-Marie
Tchavolo Schmitt
Teo Collori in Momento Cigano
The Belleville Band
The Eskies
The Ladybugs
The Lost Fingers
The Rosenberg Trio
Tim Kliphuis
Yorgui Loeffler
marcus schinkel trio
Monsieur Periné
Django Reinhardt
Denis Ramniceanu
Stéphane Grappelli
Quintette du Hot Club de France
Tatiana Eva-Marie
Café del mundo
Atlantic Five Jazz Band
The Belleville Band
Biréli Lagrène
Opa Tsupa
The Rosenberg Trio
Jeystone448
Sergio Caputo
The Lost Fingers
Romane
Philip Catherine
Gustav Lundgren Trio
Josep Traver
Joscho Stephan
Yorgui Loeffler
Angelo DeBarre
Dorina
Dorado Schmitt
Jimmy Rosenberg
Peter Nalitch
Stochelo Rosenberg
Adrien Moignard
Biel Ballester Trio
Karim Baggili
Hot Club De Norvege
Tchavolo Schmitt
Marcel Loeffler
Dave Blenkhorn
Gábor Bolla
Teo Collori in Momento Cigano
Caloé
Les doigts de l'homme
Raphael Fays
Adrian Raso
Rai Paz
GaetDown
Fanou Torracinta
John Jorgenson
Per Møllehøj
Mahenta soren
Delasrimas
Melon Jimenez
Fapy Lafertin
Tim Kliphuis
Justice Lecoq
Fapy Lafertin Quintet
Lollo Meier
Baxtyar Salh
Rocky Gresset
Ioan Streba
Florin Niculescu
marcus schinkel trio
Antoine Boyer
Diaká
Ludovic Beier
Samson Schmitt
Robin Nolan
Jason Anick
Sultans Of String
The Eskies
BoValigura
Diknu Schneeberger Trio
Salar Mahmod
Bon Bon Vivant
Selmer #607
Biréli Lagrène Trio
Don Kipper
Paul Armfield
Luis David
Bharosi Nathalwara
The Ladybugs
Caroline Larsson
Cigány Weaver
Alexey Kuznetsov
Manbo Weena
Damaris Cauneac
Tara Minton
Joaquín Ruiz
Je Veux
Hadi Kazemi
Pratham Shergill
Dabi909