Gypsy jazz band

Manouche Rouge

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About Manouche Rouge

Gypsy Jazz and Swing
Gypsy jazz band
London
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Manouche Rouge are a modern swing band that can appear as a duo, trio or a quartet line up. Their basic format is as a traditional swing line up that consists of two guitars and a double bass. The repertoire of the band combines traditional swing and Django Reinhardt tracks with modern jazz which also collaborates with a team of talented singers that bring a vintage jazz edge to the whole experience. The line up is compact and being an acoustic act they make a perfect match for events where background music is required. Their ability to interact with the audience when required combined with a cheerful vibe and virtuosity on the style makes them stand as a great showband. Their quirky and upbeat style of playing always gets guests moving and provides an interesting talking point at events. As a guitar duo they have been one of the most in demand in London's wineries and cocktail bars, performing on a regular basis in places such as the Victualler / wapping, El Gaucho, Maison St. Germain/ soho, Primo Bar and Chino Latino / park plaza hotel to mention but a few.

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Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
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Genres:
Jazz, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Ragtime, Swing
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Manouche Rouge's Song list

It's alright with me
It dont mean a thing
I 'm old fashioned
Just friends
the way you look tonight
All of me
but not for me
Liam House Blues
Sweet Georgia Brown
Swing Gitane
Swing 48
Blues Minuer
Django's Tiger
Coquette
Minor Swing
Swing 39
Douce Ambiance
There will never be another you
I 'll see you in my dreams
Softly as in a morning sunrise
J'attendrai
Bistro Fada
La Manouche
Strata
Walz
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

What clients found most impressive comparing to other acts is our appearance, our energy and our expertise on the style of swing jazz and gypsy jazz. It really keeps people up and dancing and adds a special color to the whole atmosphere .Whether that 's a private party at a private space or a jazz club. Results is always the same

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Boisdale of Belgravia, The Ned, Victualler wine bar Jazz Cafe , Wembley Arena at the Royal Box Wright Brothers The Ritzy

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Dgango Reinhardt Frank Sinatra Nina Simone Thelonious Monk John Coltrane Angelo Debarre

Do you have different line-up options?

Duo with vocals that consists of one guitarist and one singer Guitar Duo that consists of two guitars Trio that consists of two guitars and a double bass Trio with Vocals that consists of one guitarist one vocalist and one double bass Quartet that consists of two guitars one double bass and one singer Quartet that consists of guitar/drums/vocals/doublebass

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We are flexible as long as the duration of the booking stays the same . If there are changes to the original there is a charge of 20/hour for any additional hour added to the original schedule

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

we can provide iPod plugged in to one of our speakers for music intervals between sets.

How much time do you need to set up?

10-15 mins maximum

Can you roam around while you perform?

No

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Yes

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes

Can you learn song requests before the event?

up to 2 song requests

Manouche Rouge's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

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Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£750
Up to 2 hours£800
Up to 3 hours£900
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Manouche Rouge's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Eleanor C
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Alexis and his co-musicians played brilliantly at my family’s drinks reception last weekend - gypsy jazz always gets a party off to a lively start and this group is absolutely at the top of that genre. The group was a pleasure to deal with and I was impressed that, at my request, they had incorporated the Bond theme tune into the evening’s repertoire. That is not known for its gypsy jazz roots, but actually sounded great! Thank you to all three musicians for living up to and actually exceeding expectations. EC

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Anita P
5 years ago
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5 out of 5

Manouche Rouge were just brilliant. We hired them for a party on a barge on the Regents Park Canal and could not fault them at all. Alexis, who leads the group, spoke to me before the event to establish what I was after, and he and the guys did not disappoint. They were very punctual, and they played 3 fantastic sets for us. So many of the guests at the party said how perfect they were for the occasion, including a friend who is a professional musician himself. I genuinely could not fault them at all and would be more than happy to hire them again. Thanks guys for helping make the party the success it was.

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Jacob R
5 years ago
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5 out of 5

Great on all levels!

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Judith N
5 years ago
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5 out of 5

Manouche Rouge were the most coolest, versatile, friendly and fun band. They delighted both the elder generation in the room as well as the kids. They started with background atmosphere and we ended with friends singing along as they made their way through the room. Brilliant! I couldn’t recommend them more highly.. I would definitely use them again. Beautiful voice, they look good and have a fun and festive spirit. Thank you!

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Emily
9 years ago

Absolutely brilliant band with a unique sound which provided the perfect ambience for our party! Highly recommended!

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Ciara
8 years ago

Manouche Rouge were the perfect band for our wedding and many guests commented on how great they were! Their choice of music was exactly what we wanted and their interaction with myself and my husband on the day was great, checking that the volume of the music was ok and asking if we were happy with everything. We also found the booking process very smooth. We couldn't have been happier with everything.

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