Kent Jazz Band Hire | Gypsy Jazz Band Hire | Gypsy Jazz Guitar Lessons In Kent | Public Jazz Gigs In Kent - Faversham 6th & Hernhill 8th June | Django In The Bay Festival
- Jonny
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SWING JAZZ & GYPSY JAZZ BAND HIRE IN KENT, SUSSEX, LONDON AND BEYOND!
Looking for fabulous Swing Jazz music with a vintage vibe for a Public or Private Event in Kent, Sussex, London or further afield?
With years of experience and excellent testimonials from clients such as Sir Paul McCartney and Kool & The Gang, you can be assured of a high-quality performance and first-rate professionalism for your Event every time.
Check out the Jonny Hepbir Duo, Trio, Quartet & Quintet options HERE
I can offer fully instrumental or vocal-led band line-ups and tailor the instrument choice to your ideal sound.
There is also the option to play fully acoustic if your venue has noise-restrictions.
If you're after something chilled for a wedding reception or small event, why not consider JONNY HEPBIR SOLO GYPSY JAZZ GUITARIST? Still with that infectious Parisian swing groove from the 20's/30's/40's and 50's.
For all enquiries please email:
info@jonnyhepbir.co.uk or call 07712 332 967
GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS IN KENT - IN PERSON OR ONLINE
I teach Gypsy Jazz guitar in the style of Django Reinhardt either one-to-one or online.
Covering all aspects of this amazing acoustic guitar genre made famous initially in the 30's, 40's and early 50's by Django Reinhardt and later by modern day exponents such as Bireli Lagrene, Stocholo Rosenberg and Amati Schmitt.
Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced, I can help you advance your playing to the next level.
I offer one-to-one sessions either hourly or 4.5 hour day sessions at my home in Kent, England and also online anywhere in the U.K and worldwide.
I have over twenty five years professional performance and teaching experience in Gypsy Jazz guitar alone, with many ex-students going on to become full-time pro players.
If you're looking for rhythm tips and advice, I have some great methods to help you achieve a better understanding of how rhythm works in Gypsy Jazz and how it will also benefit improvising over chord sequences in a Gypsy Jazz style.
With improvisation and melodies, I have lots of cool tips and devices that will help you push your picking technique to new levels.
All my tuition/coaching sessions are geared towards your own individual requirements. I'm always keen to find out about your playing level and what your goals are before any session gets booked in.
For more details about what topics I cover, please click HERE.
PUBLIC GIGS
Friday 6th June - Faversham Kent
'An Unforgettable Evening of Jazz at Macknade!
Join us on Friday 6th June from 6.30pm for a night of world-class jazz, delicious food, and great company in our atmospheric Food Village.
We're thrilled to welcome Loulou Swing – featuring the sensational Louise Cookman (vocals) and renowned Jonny Hepbir (guitar). Expect rich vocals, dazzling guitar, and timeless swing from two of the UK’s finest jazz talents.
£30 per person – includes a picnic box + welcome drink!
Sip drinks from the Hop Shed Wild Box bar and soak in the sounds of summer swing under the stars.
Limited spaces available – book now for a soulful night of jazz, food, and fun!'
Sunday 8th June 3pm - Hernhill Kent
Loulou Swing are back at The Red Lion in Crockham Lane, Hernhill in Kent on Sunday 8th June from 3pm.
This is a great gig we do once a year, come on down for swing jazz action as we rock the Village Green again!
Django In The Bay Gypsy Jazz Festival - review
It's been over 12 years since I went to a Gypsy Jazz Festival as a spectator/jammer rather than being a booked artist. The pressure was off, it was time to chill, hang out and catch up with many old friends.
Located at The Hide, Manton Bay in Rutland this excellent festival is in it's third year and is growing in popularity. It's definitely become THE Gypsy Jazz event to attend in the U.K.
There were excellent continental groups booked for the main concerts and the days (and nights) were filled with constant music/jamming from musicians from all over the world.
Although there are other great Gypsy Jazz Festivals/events around the country, DITB is without a doubt the closest to the Samois/Django Reinhardt Festival experience and if you're a musician, that's what you want!
The website is Django In The Bay but also check out their socials (FaceBook, Instagram etc) for a more detailed review of this awesome 3 day event.
Many thanks to my friends Natalia Douglas & Matt Kerry for a fab weekend and all their hard work. Everyone was stoked by this Gypsy Jazz gem.
Here's a few pics.
I had a nice surprise session with Friday night headliners Roby Lakatos (violin), Debi Botos, Adrian Marco and Mathieu Chatelain (guitars) after the concerts. A giddy 5.am finisher that night/morning! Here's teeny clip from the jam.
Thanks for dragging me over for that one Nat. Sleep?? sleep is for non-gypsy jazzers.
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