Romain Vuillemin Quartet(FR)

Guitarist Romain Vuillemin, known for his dynamic and powerful playing style and innovative rhythmic ideas, has, over the past fifteen years, established himself as a prominent figure in 1930s swing. Through his collaborations with some of the most distinguished musicians in gypsy jazz, he has immersed himself in reviving the energy and groove of swing. His musical world is shaped by Django-inspired melodies, a festive atmosphere, and captivating rhythms!

In his manouche quartet, Vuillemin teams up with the brilliant violinist Guillaume Singer, whose masterful improvisations evoke legendary musicians like Stephane Grappelli and Titi Winterstein. The rhythm section is composed of Edouard Pennes on double bass—a member of the RP Quartet and a dedicated student of the genre for over 20 years—and Adrien Tarraga on rhythm guitar, one of the leading experts in Django Reinhardt's late 1940s style and a skilled soloist in his own right.

Romain Vuillemin has performed with renowned ensembles like Umlaut Big Band and Collectif Paris Swing, and he leads his own Django Reinhardt tribute band, "Romain Vuillemin Quartet." As a sideman, he has collaborated with some of gypsy jazz's biggest names, including Angelo Debarre, Adrien Moignard, and Stochelo Rosenberg. His music has taken him across the globe, with performances in over 20 countries, including the USA, Brazil, Sweden, Spain, Germany, and Canada, and he has recorded more than 10 albums.

On stage:
Romain Vuillemin – guitar
Guillaume Singer – violin
Edouard Pennes – double bass
Adrien Tarraga – guitar

Jean ”Django” Reinhardt (1910.01.23-1953.05.16)
He is considered by many to be the world's greatest guitarist and the first European to contribute to jazz music. As a jazz guitarist, he is undoubtedly the greatest of all time and the creator of the jazz genre commonly known as gypsy jazz or jazz manouche, named after a French word that means "Roma." As a guitarist, Reinhardt has influenced not only most of the jazz guitarists who followed him but also rock musicians like Eric Clapton, Jerry Garcia, and Tony Iommi, as well as country veteran Willie Nelson.