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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I Thought About You
Single - Released March 20, 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
Doina Klezmer Ensemble
Don Kipper
Dorado Schmitt
Dorina
Fanou Torracinta
Fapy Lafertin
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
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 Ladybugs
The Lost Fingers
The Rosenberg Trio
Tim Kliphuis
Yorgui Loeffler
marcus schinkel trio
Monsieur Periné
Denis Ramniceanu
Django Reinhardt
Stéphane Grappelli
Gábor Szabó
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
Dorado Schmitt
Dorina
Jimmy Rosenberg
Peter Nalitch
Stochelo Rosenberg
Adrien Moignard
Biel Ballester Trio
Hot Club De Norvege
Karim Baggili
Tchavolo Schmitt
Dave Blenkhorn
Marcel Loeffler
Teo Collori in Momento Cigano
Gábor Bolla
Raphael Fays
Les doigts de l'homme
Caloé
Adrian Raso
GaetDown
Rai Paz
Fanou Torracinta
John Jorgenson
Per Møllehøj
Delasrimas
Mahenta soren
Melon Jimenez
Tim Kliphuis
Fapy Lafertin
Fapy Lafertin Quintet
Justice Lecoq
Lollo Meier
Baxtyar Salh
Rocky Gresset
Swing à la Django
Ioan Streba
Antoine Boyer
Florin Niculescu
marcus schinkel trio
Diaká
Ludovic Beier
Samson Schmitt
Jason Anick
Koen De Cauter
Robin Nolan
Riccardo Fioravanti
The Eskies
Bon Bon Vivant
Sultans Of String
BoValigura
Salar Mahmod
Diknu Schneeberger Trio
Selmer #607
John Stein
Biréli Lagrène Trio
Don Kipper
Paul Armfield
The Ladybugs
Bharosi Nathalwara
Luis David
Scott Hamilton Quartet
Manbo Weena
Damaris Cauneac
Cigány Weaver
Caroline Larsson
Alexey Kuznetsov
Doina Klezmer Ensemble
Luis David Manouche Jazz Ensamble
Tara Minton
Joaquín Ruiz
Je Veux
Hadi Kazemi
Dabi909
Michele Calgaro
Pratham Shergill