Adrien Moignard

Adrien Moignard is a French gypsy jazz guitarist who has made a name for himself in the music industry. Born on April 29, 1985, Moignard started playing guitar at a very young age, and by the time he was a teenager, he had already become a well-respected musician in the gypsy jazz community.

Moignard’s career began in 2002 when he started playing with some of the most prominent musicians in the gypsy jazz genre, including Samson Schmitt, Serge Krief, Ninine Garcia, Christophe Lartilleux, Ritary Gaguenetti, Sébastien Giniaux, and Tchavolo Schmitt. He quickly became known for his technical skills and ability to improvise, and his performances were eagerly anticipated by fans of the genre.

In 2009, Moignard landed a record deal with Dreyfus Jazz, which allowed him to showcase his talents on a larger scale. He released his debut album, “Un Homme Heureux,” in the same year, and it was met with critical acclaim. The album featured a mix of original compositions and covers of classic gypsy jazz tunes, and it showcased Moignard’s ability to play with precision and emotion.

Since then, Moignard has released several more albums, including “All The Way” in 2011, “Between Clouds” in 2014, and “The Routes of Django” in 2017. Each album features a unique blend of gypsy jazz, swing, and other genres, and Moignard’s playing continues to impress both fans and critics alike.

In addition to his solo work, Moignard has collaborated with a number of other musicians over the years. He has played with the Ensemble Zaïti, which includes Mathieu Chatelain on rhythm guitar and Jérémy Arranger on bass, as well as violinists Costel Nitescu and Alexandre Cavaliere, accordionists René Soppa and Sylvain Fantino, and Gipsy Color from Bordeaux.

Discography:

• Un Homme Heureux (2009)
• All The Way (2011)
• Between Clouds (2014)
• The Routes of Django (2017)
• Come Together (2020) with Rocky Gresset