Djangophonique is an award-winning group of amazing musicians out of Ann Arbor that delivers the infectious joy, and expressive freedom that is the heart of the monouche jazz movement. The group has built a great reputation throughout the Midwest playing monouche style jazz, sometimes referred to as Gypsy Jazz. You'll be hearing a lot of jazz standards from the 1920s and 1930s, including some wonderful ballads sung exquisitely by Katie Lynne, along with some newer music in the monouche style. This style of jazz is a vibrant, acoustic style pioneered in 1930s Paris by the legendary Romani guitarist Django Reinhardt and French violinist Stephan Grappelli. Characterized by driving, percussive rhythms, rapid arpeggios, and virtuosic improvisation, it uniquely blends American swing with European folk and Romani musical traditions. The result is a sound that's unmistakable to fans of the music, and alluring to the uninitiated. It's wonderful!

Djangophonique is led by guitarist Andrew Brown, a true disciple of the style. Grant Flick, violinist extraordinaire, will join the group for their St Johns show. David Bendena is on rhythm guitar with Dave Stearns on upright bass. This incredible group is not to be missed - definitely worth the trip up to the beautiful St Johns City Park for a wonderful evening concert.