The Band

Djoukil is a Gypsy jazz (Gyspsy Swing) band (also known by its French name as “Jazz manouche”) formed in France, in the city of Lyon, and born out of its members shared passion for Django Reinhardt’s music :

A combination of American swing and traditional Gypsy music

The members of the ensemble express their passion and art through their individual instruments and their group performances, conveying rhythms and melodies in the swing/ jazz style of the forties.

“Our greatest joy is to perform, share and celebrate the moment with the public.”

The musicians

Guillaume Dubois: on clarinet/sax

Paco Medina: on guitar

Géraud Barralon: on rhythmic guitar

Pascal Donnart: on double bass

Baptiste Lainé: on drums

Friends / Stand ins

Fabien roux: on clarinet/sax

Marin Bougeret: on guitar

Jérôme Ogier: on violin

Renaud Colonimos: on double basse

Gilbert Lesage: on drums

Performance :

Our band will animate your events with traditional Gypsy jazz or “Jazz manouche”, ranging from the great American jazz standards, to Django Reinhardt, as well as our own compositions within this traditional style.

Light music events

Our sound and rhythms will be adapted to the occasion, creating a dynamic, friendly and convivial atmosphere for your cocktail parties and other informal events.

Great music for dancing

Swing dancers of the forties and even Rock lovers will feel the urge to get on their feet. On a regular basis, Lindy Hop and Balboa amateurs call on our ensemble and trust us in animating their dances that are increasingly coming back in style.

Concerts and festivals

In concert, our ensemble will be able to fully express, for your enjoyment, the wide spectrum and subtleties of Jazz and Swing music. Concert performances remain unquestionably a unique experience during which special musical moments and the magic between audience, music and musicians can be shared.