Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis breathes new life into existing styles with his high-energy brand of Classical, Gypsy Jazz, Celtic and World music. His improvised sound is unique and has popular appeal.

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Founded by violinist Jason Anick, the quartet also features guitarists Max O’Rourke and Henry Acker, as well as bassist Greg Loughman. Gypsy jazz, popularized by Reinhardt and Stephanie Grappelli and ...

And you have several dates to choose from as this year’s gypsy jazz event, DjangoFest NW — in its 11th season — goes for five days on Whidbey Island.

Bird is a classically trained violinist and former swing-jazz musician whose sonic palette includes a quirky mix of Gypsy ballads, jazz, folk and whistled melodies. It's a sound that leaves ...

Led by violinist Anick and guitarist Olli Soikkeli, the quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy Jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse ...

Christopher O'RIley and teenage violinist, John Fawcett talk about nuanced bowing technique.

This group included gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli, two jazz artists who became very popular in Europe.

Hailing from Goleta, California, Coventry studied violin from an early age. At 12 he heard a recording of Stephane Grappelli and was determined to learn the swinging style of gypsy jazz violin.

Some 20 years ago, when a musical group known as Bleu Django formed, it needed a bit of a support system to form as well. Violinist Carolyn Dutton of Nashville remembers.

Called some of the most joyous music on earth, the gypsy jazz tradition dates back to 1930s France, and the great guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli.