José Fernando Seifarth

José Fernando Seifarth, born in São Paulo, is a guitarist, composer, co-founder of the group Hot Club de Piracicaba – HCP (2008), and creator of the Piracicaba Manouche Jazz Festival. He has released two albums with the Hot Club de Piracicaba, “Jazz a la Django” and “Quinteto do HCP”. He also released the album “Nashville Sessions”, recorded in the USA with the Hot Club of Nashville. He participated in the albums “Chama” and “Caravana” of the group Hot Jazz Club from Campinas, and “45 años en el camino”, from the prestigious Traditional Jazz Band.

He has performed with Bina Coquet at international manouche jazz festivals in Amsterdam (Netherlands), Medellín (Colombia), Santiago (Chile), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Langley (United States).

Biography:

José Fernando Seifarth, hailing from São Paulo, is an accomplished guitarist and composer with a profound dedication to the Gypsy Jazz genre. He is a co-founder of the group Hot Club de Piracicaba – HCP, established in 2008, and the visionary behind the Piracicaba Manouche Jazz Festival, further cementing his commitment to popularizing this unique genre.

His musical portfolio boasts two albums with the Hot Club de Piracicaba, “Jazz a la Django” and “Quinteto do HCP”. Expanding his international footprint, Seifarth also released “Nashville Sessions”, an album recorded in the USA with the Hot Club of Nashville. His collaborative spirit is evident in his contributions to the albums “Chama” and “Caravana” from the Campinas-based group, Hot Jazz Club, and the “45 años en el camino” from the esteemed Traditional Jazz Band.

Seifarth’s talent transcends borders, as he has performed alongside Bina Coquet at international Manouche Jazz festivals in Amsterdam, Medellín, Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Langley. His passion, skill, and commitment to his craft continue to resonate through his music, setting a high standard in the Gypsy Jazz genre.