SIX FAVOURITE
Gypsy Jazz Licks
To go with the release of his new album, First Light, we ask gypsy jazz expert and GT tutor John Wheatcroft, to demonstrate six favourite licks in this fascinating style.
John Wheatcroft in his studio laying down his six licks
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Long-standing GT tutor John Wheatcroft’s new album, First Light, explores his life-long passion for the music of the gypsy jazz genius, Django Reinhardt, but with a sound also inspired by more modern jazz influences, from players such as Michael Brecker, Joe Diorio, Allan Holdsworth and many more. ‘It’s all fair game,’ say John. ‘I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to perform with many of the truly great current gypsy jazz guitarists from within this tradition, such as Stochelo Rosenberg, Paulus Schafer, Angelo Debarre and more, and universally they have all been very welcoming and really seem to enjoy hearing different ideas brought into this style.’