Joscho Stephan

Joscho Stephan has shaped modern gypsy swing like no other and has made a name for himself worldwide with his virtuosic and inspiring playing. Born and raised in a family of musicians, he was influenced early on by the sounds of Django Reinhardt and developed his own unmistakable style that combines tradition and modernity. In addition to his numerous albums and worldwide appearances, Joscho has a steadily growing fanbase on YouTube, accumulating millions of views. He shares the stage with guitar greats such as Tommy Emmanuel, Biréli Lagrène, and Martin Taylor and performs with his own ensemble at festivals and concerts across the globe. Since 2012, Joscho has been passing on his knowledge and technique with great passion on his online learning platform GypsyGuitarAcademy, passing on the torch to the next generation of gypsy jazz players.