Gadjo Guitars - Sophisticated, passionate, and world class. Gypsy Jazz at its best.
The word 'Gadjo' is a name 'gypsies' have for 'non gypsies', but you wouldn't know that these guys have nothing but the gypsy blood flowing through their veins. Gadjo Guitars are the coming together of three great Sydney musicians who share a love for good music, in particular the music of Django Reinhardt, the famous French gypsy who set the bar of guitar playing at an Everest like height back in the 1930's.
The band comprises of Nigel Date, Cameron Jones on guitars and Stan Valecos on bass. Band members regularly perform together and separately with some of the best names in the local and international gypsy jazz scene.
The band use replica handmade instruments based on what Django Reinhardt and his band played in the 1930's to 1950's.
Gadjo Guitars are a vibrant, sparkling, swinging gypsy jazz trio. Full of go