Seonaid Aitken's Manouche Nouveau
Gathering together the crème de la crème of Scotlands Gypsy Jazz musicians, Seonaid Aitken’s Manouche Nouveau brings Jazz Manouche into 2026.
Presenting a fresh take on the genre with Seonaid’s original compositions, intricate arrangements of well-known standards and virtuosic showmanship showcasing Gypsy favourites - all while paying homage to the originators of ‘Hot Club’ Swing… Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.
Led by Seonaid Aitken - Scottish Jazz award-winning violinist, vocalist, composer/ arranger, BBC broadcaster and regular tutor at the Grappelli-Django Camp in The Netherlands (played with Sébastien Giniaux, Duved Dunayevsky, Tim Kliphuis Sextet, Tokyo Django Collective, Rose Room, Martin Taylor MBE), and featuring in- demand vintage-style guitarist Ross Baird, rising talent and student of Jazz guitar at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Ronan Toal, and Scotland’s top swingin’ & slappin’ double bassist Roy Percy.
“Sizzling violinist” BUFFALO TIMES, NEW YORK
“Stupendous gypsy jazz player” THE SCOTSMAN
“a voice that ranges from crystal clear high notes to a low, silky purr” ACOUSTIC MAGAZINE