Gypsy Jazz
Summer 2025 GYPSY JAZZ 1:00-3:15
Tues July 29 —- APPLICATION DEADLINE June 24
Wed August 20 —-APPLICATION DEADLINE July 16
$65 per day
For students age 13 and up, college students, adults and professional musicians
Gypsy Jazz as a genre has some controversy about the name. It is sometimes called ‘Jazz Manouche”. We welcome a variety of instruments. Traditional style instruments are guitar and violin and double bass; but also welcome viola, cello, accordion, harmonica, flute; just inquire.
Sign up for all events, but individual openings may also be possible as space allows.
Location: Karen’s home in north Seattle. Inside the home, or outside in the Zen Garden.
Each time we will play as a group in a very informal atmosphere.
There will be instruction about improvisation, perfect for first-time improvisers -AND for experienced players, chances to progress and show your stuff.
Pieces will include:
“Minor Swing” by Django Reinhardt, “Lady be Good” by the Gershwin brothers; and “Swing Gitan” by Angelo DeBarre
TO REGISTER, click here, plus please email at karen1957@comcast.net
To learn a bit about gypsy jazz, see here:
Jazz Hot (1938) Rare short film with jazz legends Django Reinhardt, guitar and Stéphane Grappelli, violin https://youtu.be/cxQxajcOyCI
Audio of Django and Grappelli: “Minor Swing”
The founders of gypsy jazz: Django Reinhardt, Belgian-French Manouche guitarist; and Stéphane Grappelli, French jazz violinist