Giacomo Smith & Mozes Rosenberg: Manouche

Giacomo Smith, a celebrated London-based clarinettist, and Mozes Rosenberg, one of the world’s foremost Dutch Sinti guitarists, have joined forces to create a reimagining of Django Reinhardt’s musical legacy. Their quartet blends virtuosic improvisation and expressive range with original compositions, swing era classics, and fresh interpretations beyond the usual Manouche repertoire.

This performance celebrates the release of Smith & Rosenberg’s new album Manouche, out June 6th on Stunt Records. The record is a passionate tribute to Django Reinhardt and jazz Manouche, rooted in deep tradition yet full of fresh energy, and showcases Smith’s clarinet mastery alongside Rosenberg’s breathtaking technique.

BIOGRAPHY

Giacomo Smith is an accomplished jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer known for his distinctive sound and mastery of both traditional and contemporary jazz styles. Born in Italy and raised in the United States, Smith developed a deep appreciation for jazz early in life.

Smith’s career spans a wide range of collaborations, from performances with the Kansas Smitty’s House Band, a collective renowned for its innovative approach to classic jazz, to work with some of the most respected musicians in the jazz world. He has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Jamie Cullum, Bireli Lagrene, China Moses, Joe Lovano, Guy Barker, Julian Bliss and many others. In addition to his career as a performer, he has produced albums for Jamie Cullum, Damian Lewis, Zara McFarlane, Jas Kayser, and Joe Stilgoe. His versatility allows him to seamlessly blend the virtuosic techniques of earlier jazz traditions with modern sensibilities, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-looking.

Smith is an active educator and composer, contributing original works to the jazz canon and mentoring the next generation of musicians. He is teaches at London’s Royal Academy of Music and at Django in June in Northampton, MA