Like no other, Joscho Stephan shapes modern Gypsy Swing with his playing: Through his authentic tone, with harmonic finesse and rhythmic flair, but above all with breathtaking solo technique, Stephan has gained an outstanding reputation in the international guitar scene. He knows like no other how to stand out from the multitude of current Gypsy Swing adaptations by combining Gypsy Swing with Latin, classical and pop in addition to the many interpretations of the well-known classics of the genre. This is where Stephan’s strength as a creative visionary shines through.
And this inspires young and old concert audiences alike. His last two productions received special recognition. At the beginning of 2015, “Gypsy meets Groove” was nominated for the German Record Prize, as was his current album “Guitar Heroes”, for which he was able to win guitar greats such as Bireli Lagrène and Stochelo Rosenberg as guests. His debut “Swinging Strings” was already named CD of the Month in 1999 by the American trade magazine “Guitar Player”. The renowned “Acoustic Guitar Magazine” celebrates Joscho Stephan as a guitarist for the future of the Gypsy Jazz guitar.
Musician greats like Paquito D’Rivera, James Carter, Charlie Mariano and Grady Tate were enthusiastic after joint performances. On the Australian continent Joscho Stephan toured with Martin Taylor and Tommy Emmanuel. With his own ensembles he has played at many important festivals throughout Europe. He has also thrilled audiences in the USA with concerts in Nashville, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and the legendary Birdland jazz club and Lincoln Center in New York, among others.
LINEUP:
Joscho Stephan: solo guitar
Sven Jungbeck: rhythm guitar
Volker Kamp: double bass
Sebastian Reimann: violin
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