Light up your life with this ensemble of young musicians performing their own take on the Manouche genre with their distinctive sound and instrumentation at The Majestic Theatre, Pomona on Thursday 24 October at 1pm.
This crack band of professionals with Roberto Fontana’s dazzling trumpet, Emma Hales elegant double bass providing a deeper layer of cool sounds to the mix and the captivating musicianship of Rory Dollard as lead guitar with Mircha Mangiacotti performing with great panache, has become one of Queensland’s best known gypsy jazz bands.
The Gypsy Cats deliver a contemporary celebration of gypsy jazz that honours the tradition of Django Reinhardt.
Their sets are crafted to move people — physically and emotionally — and to create an atmosphere where dancers, listeners, and festival crowds connect through rhythm and melody.
They started busking around the streets of Brisbane in 2016 and now play in countless live music venues and festivals around the state, consistently packing venues with people of all ages, backgrounds, and music tastes. They have built an eclectic repertoire of originals and standards: up-tempo swing, gypsy bossa, traditional jazz ballads and French waltz.
The Gypsy Cats are also well loved amongst the local swing dancing community, who enjoy the challenge of performing their skilful moves to the quartet’s fast paced tunes.
This very popular ensemble should not be missed so book early for an afternoon of exciting and energetic sets that will have you spell-bound from beginning to the end.
For more information and to book tickets, go to noosajazzclub.com
