The Italian trio started busking around the streets of Brisbane in 2016 and since then has established as one of Queensland’s leading gypsy jazz ensembles, having played at major events such as Woodford, Brisbane Festival and Island Vibe. The Gypsy Cats have also performed regularly at Doo Bop Bar, Sunday Hot Club, Brisbane City Sounds, and Roma St Parklands, to mention a few.

Their live shows have grown increasingly popular amongst the local Balboa and Lindy Hop dancing community and their ongoing residency, the ‘Gypsy Jam’ is renowned for featuring guest appearances by the finest musicians in the scene today. With their own take on the genre made famous by Django Reinhardt and a distinctive sound and instrumentation – the trumpet replacing the violin as a lead instrument – the Gypsy Cats have built an eclectic repertoire of uptempo swing, gypsy bossa, and traditional jazz ballads with a manouche twist.

Roberto Fontana – Trumpet
Dany Avanzini – Lead Guitar
Mircha Mangiacotti – Rhythm Guitar