Joining us this month for Jazz Club at The Central Bar...

DANIEL JOHN MARTIN with Swing manouche
Widely praised by critics and audiences alike, DJM is celebrated as a
leading figure in “Gypsy jazz,” a genre inspired by Django Reinhardt and
Stéphane Grappelli’s work in the 1930s. His style is rooted in this rich
tradition, yet he infuses it with his own approach, blending classical
technique with vibrant improvisational jazz. A virtuoso performer with a
captivating stage presence, he is regarded as one of the most innovative
violinists in Gypsy jazz.

Swing Manouche are a hard swinging gypsy jazz outfit. Authentic
originals are still very much a main ingredient but Swing Manouche are
as likely to take from more modern gypsy players as well as Django and
traditional musette. They have been featured on the world famous
‘Django Festival’ series of albums on Hot Club Records and have served
as the backing band for the renowned French violinist Daniel
John Martin.

Daniel John Martin - violin
Mick Shoulder - guitar
Dave Smith - rhythm guitar
Paul Grainger - double bass