Barrio Manouche

Founded by the Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, the group consists of a singular musical body that combines the instrumentation and signature of Jazz Manouche, Modern Jazz, Flamenco and Latin-American rhythms. Based in San Francisco, CA the acoustic ensemble performs a repertoire of original compositions with an emotionally charged sound that is difficult to classify but instantly recognizable. Barrio’s international roots shine brightly in their music with members from Spain, Quebec, Colombia, France, Brazil and the United States. They are deeply influenced by a wide range of musical traditions, and this is how the group’s unique sound is born. Barrio Manouche provides a tremendous live experience and transports its audience on a magical journey, with a unique fusion of cultures and musical landscapes... an auditory and visual feast like no other. 
 The band has share stage with: Devotchka(Little Miss Sunshine), Karl Perazzo(Carlos Santana’s Band), Pink Martini, La Santa Cecilia, La Dame Blanche, Chuchito Valdés... 
 And has perform at: Monterey Jazz Festival, Stern Grove Festival, Outside Lands, SF Jazz Festival, Django Festival Mill Valley, Django Festival at Freight & Salvage... 
 BARRIO MANOUCHE is: Javi Jiménez - Guitar, Vocals & Composer Ross Howe - Guitar Cyril Guiraud - Sax Gary Johnson ~ Upright bass Luis Jiménez - Cajón & Percussion Ivan Rondon - Bongos, Vocals & Flute Magali Sanscartier - Violin & Vocals Fanny Ara - Dance, Vocals & Palmas