Manouche Five is a San Diego group specializing in in Gypsy Jazz. Gypsy Jazz, also known as Gypsy Swing, Hot Club Jazz, or Jazz Manouche, is a style created by guitarist Django Reinhardt in the 1930s. It can be recognized by its dark, swinging, chromatic melodies and improvisations while accompanied by percussive rhythm guitar in lieu of drums. Manouche Five is comprised of Clément Sanchez, guitar; Jim Anderson, guitar; Carlos Foster, guitar; Stefanie Schmitz, clarinet; and Joe Wexler, bass. Catch them at the Turquoise Cafe-Bar Europa every 2nd Tuesday or find out more at Facebook.com/ManoucheFive.