About Gypsy jazz
Gypsy jazz is a music genre that emerged in France in the 1930s. It is usually classed as a form of jazz.
Well-known performers associated with it include Django Reinhardt, Zaz, Stéphane Grappelli, Donald Byrd, Barney Kessel and Hank Marvin.
From Wikipedia
Gypsy jazz is a musical idiom inspired by the Romani jazz guitarist Jean "Django" Reinhardt (1910–1953), in conjunction with the French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli (1908–1997), as expressed by their group the Quintette du Hot Club de France. The style has its origins in France and the Manouche clan of Romanis, and has remained popular amongst this clan. Gypsy jazz is often called by the French name jazz manouche or, alternatively, manouche jazz in English-language sources.
Reinhardt was foremost among a group of gypsy guitarists working in Paris from the 1930s to the 1950s. The group included the brothers Baro, Sarane, and Matelo Ferret and Reinhardt's brother Joseph "Nin-Nin" Reinhardt.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Gypsy jazz.
Key artists
- Django Reinhardt
- Zaz
- Stéphane Grappelli
- Donald Byrd
- Barney Kessel
- Hank Marvin
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Gypsy jazz?
Gypsy jazz is a music genre that emerged in France in the 1930s. It is usually classed as a form of jazz.
Where and when did Gypsy jazz originate?
Gypsy jazz originated in France in the 1930s.
Who are famous Gypsy jazz artists?
Django Reinhardt, Zaz, Stéphane Grappelli, Donald Byrd, Barney Kessel and Hank Marvin.