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• Elí Saúl Toluca, Mexico.New Dell'Arte DG-H2

  December 2016 Posts: 104

  I hope you have a great time! i really have no clue of much Gypsy Jazz activity on the country other than Mexico City, i believe there's some jam sessions to come on this holidays, maybe in guadalajara there's some activity! i have no clue bout Morelia ueretaro or Guanajuato, but i hope there is !
• jonpowl Hercules, CA✭✭✭ Dupont MD-100, Altamira M01F

  January 2017 Posts: 705

  Back from two weeks in Mexico and am happy to report that Gypsy Jazz is alive and well. In Guadalajara, I visited Carlos Topete, the luthier at Guitarras Manouche and the one guitar I tried, which retails for around $550 US, was definitely a step up from my old Gitane or Paris Swing. Carlos reports that he sells every GJ guitar he makes and there is a well attended Monday night jam at Rendezvous Cafe de las Artes.
  On a Sunday afternoon in Ajijic, I was pleasantly surprised to hear a Django tune while walking toward the plaza. It turned out to be nice trio of gypsy jazzers who live in the area. They had purchased their guitars from Carlos at Guitarras Manouche in Guadalajara.
  When I visited Barra de Navidad, I discovered there is a gypsy jazz show at Hotel Bogavante Thurs. evenings. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend.
  I took my Martin Backpacker and was allowed to carry it on the plane by Alaska Air, safely tucked in a closet. In spite of all the beautiful scenery, I actually practiced between 30-45 minutes daily while visiting Guadalajara, Chapala, Ajijic, Morelia and Barra de Navidad.
• wim ChicagoModerator Barault #503 replica

  January 2017 edited January 2017 Posts: 1,457

  We have a few forum members living in Mexico. Enrique, who is BluesBop Harry on here, is in Mexico city. @Jazmin is in Cancun
  
  (edit: thanks Nick for the correction!)

  
• nicksansone Amsterdam, The Netherlands✭✭✭✭

  January 2017 Posts: 274

  Juan is spanish, though Blues Bop Harry and the Hot club of Mexico are located in Mexico city. Enrique, Alfredo and Leo are great guys and fantastic musicians as well.