Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble is Wisconsin's authentic Gypsy Swing group!

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble is an instrumental group based out of Madison, Wisconsin. They are primarily influenced by the legendary Gypsy guitarist DJANGO REINHARDT. The ensemble also pulls influences from jazz, swing, traditional Latin, Parisian waltzes, and other vintage-jazz sources. Expect a range of tunes from the "Hot Swing" repertoire, originals and classic tunes done in a uniquely arranged style.

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble has performed on Wisconsin Public Radio---s "Higher Ground with Jonathan Overby" numerous times, and have become a favorite of the show. They have performed live on Madison---s WMMM 105.5---s ---Jonathan and Kitty in the morning.--- Caravan G.S.E. has also performed on WORT FM 89.9---s "The 8:00 Buzz with Jonathan Zarov," and Chris Power---s ---Mud Acres Bluegrass Show.--- They have been featured on various music television shows around Wisconsin including "Hear for Your Listening Pleasure." Caravan G.S.E. has appeared on 3 episodes of Janesville, WI's JATV12's "Arts Live Show" one of witch(June 4, 2004) received an Award of Merit from the Wisconsin Association of Public Access Channels. Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble has proudly shared the stage with Amsterdam---s Robin Nolan Trio, and Wisconsin's own Harmonious Wail at the 2005 Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival.

Outside of performing regularly and releasing "Repertoire," a retrospective look back on their early demo recordings, Caravan G.S.E. is busy preparing to record "Hot String Swing", their first official FULL LENGTH CD! It is scheduled for release in fall of 2005. "Hot String Swing" will feature an expanded band lineup and will include a variety of original music, arrangements of Django Reinhardt classics, standards, waltzes and Latin tunes.