About us

The Gypsy Jazz Band burst into the public consciousness as a highlight of Hungarian music culture in 2018, under the leadership of guitarist Róbert Kárpáti and the musical mentorship of the world famous violin virtuoso Roby Lakatos. The formation is a collaboration of outstanding representatives of the jazz genre and young musical talents. Since its formation in Hungary, the orchestra has grown to become the most respected and prominent jazz manouche group in the country. The orchestra is a regular performer at Hungarian music festivals, and as constant guest of several music clubs, they enrich the musical cultural life of Hungary on a regular basis.  

Several factors play a significant role in the Gypsy Jazz Band's uniqueness. On the one hand, they represent a jazz style developed by Django Reinhardt in the 1930s and originating from the Quintette du Hot Club de France, founded in 1934. On the other hand, they present this musical style to the local music-loving audience under the musical mentorship of Roby Lakatos, one of the most outstanding representatives of this musical style in Hungary, who has made an international career. With the musical mentoring of Roby Lakatos, our musicians will aim to interpret Django Reinhardt's style in a musical sound that combines the "unorthodox gypsy fusion" style developed by Roby Lakatos. All of this has laid the foundations for the creation of the Hungarian character of manus jazz.

Band

Roby Lakatos

Roby Lakatos

World famous violinist

His violin playing can be heard in concerts from Carnegie Hall to the Vatican and to London's Albert Hall, thanks to his epoch-making talent and the professional support of Yehudi Menuhin.
Kárpáti Róbert

Kárpáti Róbert

guitar, the leader of theGypsy Jazz Band

In 2018, Róbert Kárpáti envisioned the Gypsy Jazz Band and the style itself. His musical talent is outstanding. The band has created a whole new sound, which has made it extremely popular.
Lakatos Myriam

Lakatos Myriam

singer

Jazz lovers can often hear him in jazz clubs in Hungary and abroad. She appears on Myriam Fuks' album with Mischa and Lily Maisky.
Flór Noémi

Flór Noémi

Double bass

She was a founding member of the Wei Wu Wei orchestra. She has played in the band Dubcity Fanatics and as a guest in several other musical formations. She was a member of the Swing Ladies Hungary bigband and the Bódás Zsuzsanna JazzBarokk.
Kökény Attila

Kökény Attila

Gitárművész

In his teens, he was already working in the music hospitality sector, having been invited by various jazz and dance bands. He loves to experiment with many genres, but for him jazz is his true love.

Upcoming
concerts:

  • 16:00

    Szigetvár 05.01

    május 01.

  • 19:00

    If Café 06.21

    június 21.

  • 19:00

    Petz Söröző, Székesfehérvár 06.22

    június 22.

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