Conversations with Swing & Rhythm Masters
Step into the world of Gypsy Jazz through candid conversations with acclaimed guitarists and musicians. Gain firsthand insights into technique, artistic inspiration, legendary influences, and the stories behind the music.
Gypsy Jazz Interviews
Tim Kliphuis Interview with Nuno Marinho
Tim Kliphuis Interview with Nuno Marinho (August 2026) Tim Kliphuis is a highly experienced musician and pedagogue who travels all around the world and is very knowledgeable about gypsy jazz, Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli's music, and its history... but...
About the Author: Nuno Marinho
Who is Nuno Marinho, after all? Nuno is a guitarist, composer, Portuguese Gypsy Jazz promoter, researcher, journalist, pedagogue, NBA-Chess-Cosmos lover… and Peaceful Warrior. My new mantra is: I just want you to be happy 🙂 I can only hope the effort I’ve...
Brad Brose Interview
Brad Brose “Cat-A-Strophe” album is setting the tone for a new world of possibilities for the XXI century Gypsy Jazz genre. Original compositions blend in La Pompe like no other. In this greatly humorous interview, Brad talks about the masters and the fundamentals,...
Dario Napoli Interview
Italian Gypsy Jazz guitarist, blogger of “Diary Of a Gadjo”, teacher and composer Dario Napoli opens his heart and mind in this thoughtful, conscious and inspiring interview. Here it is: “Cotto a puntino” 🙂 1 – What has inspired you to start playing music? Tell us...
Irene Ypenburg Interview
Irene Ypenburg is something special… What a thoughtful, kind, and wise human being. Gypsy Jazz really has a place for everybody, regardless of their origins, backgrounds or social environment. In this (maternal tone) interview Irene will guide you into some reflective...
Antoine Boyer Interview
Starting at a very young age, Antoine Boyer has been getting recognition from his peers and being an awarded musician is always both surprising and worth talking about. A bit of an introvert, this young man overflows his musical talent into Classical music as well as...
Gonzalo Bergara Interview
Gonzalo Bergara is one of my favorite musicians ever. His music is pure joy, and his funny, outgoing personality makes it even better to hang out with him. Here’s the full story. And remember… “Never Give Up!” 😉 1 – What has inspired you to start playing music? Tell...
Raphael Fays Interview
Raphael Fays is one of the few successful musicians with the ability to play Flamenco and Gypsy Jazz at a world-class level. Here is a true gentleman, devoted to the masters who preceded him, and a heartfelt human being. Thank you for your words, Raphael! 1 – What has...
Romain Vuillemin Interview
Guitarist, composer, bandleader, and singer Romain Vuillemin is one of the most versatile and busy Gypsy Jazz musicians around. In this interview, we get a chance to know him and his projects from the musician’s point of view and, most of all, from his human side who...
Remi Harris Interview
I must confess I found Remi Harris music almost by chance. Zapping through YouTube, I’ve found this amazing version of one of my favorite standards – “There Will Never Be Another You” – where he plays a Carolan Guitar. He’s musical good taste is exquisite, and his...
Andreas Oberg Interview
When we think about musical virtuosity amongst guitarists, the name Andreas Oberg immediately comes to mind. The Swedish is one of the most balanced and versatile musicians, ranging from super blazing speed runs to soft melodic passages along the instrument, and Gypsy...
Denis Chang Interview
Denis Chang is one of the dearest contemporary Gypsy Jazz musicians. He’s devotion to the music and astonishing work ethic built a reputation amongst the greatest. He’s been working on stage with some of the most prestigious Gypsy Jazz musicians, and his work extends...
Adrien Marco Interview
Adrien Marco is one of the new wave Gypsy Jazz talented musicians around, and he is currently crowdfunding his second studio album. He’s a very humorous, cheerful, and delightful human being who is playing Django’s music and adding original tunes to his repertoire....
Paulus Schafer Interview
Paulus Schafer is one of the most prestigious contemporary Gypsy Jazz musicians. A truly original Sinti community descendant from the Netherlands, he is the exponent for the Django Reinhardt musical tradition of the XXI century. It is an honour and a privilege to...