Yorgui Loeffler

Yorgui Loeffler is a French Gypsy jazz guitarist who was born on December 30, 1979. He was born into a family of musicians. His father was a guitarist, and his mother was a singer. He grew up in the Gypsy community of Lorraine in northeastern France, where he was exposed to the music of Django Reinhardt from a very young age. His music is characterized by a unique blend of traditional Gypsy jazz and contemporary jazz.

Loeffler began playing the guitar when he was just six years old. He was taught by his father, and he quickly developed a prodigious talent for the instrument. By the time he was a teenager, he was already performing professionally.

In the early 2000s, Loeffler began to make a name for himself on the Gypsy jazz scene. He toured extensively throughout Europe, performing at major festivals and jazz clubs. He also released several albums, which received critical acclaim.

One of Loeffler’s notable achievements was his collaboration with the Biréli Lagrène Gypsy Project. In 2009, he was invited to join the group, which brought together some of the most prominent musicians in the Gypsy jazz genre. Loeffler’s contributions to the group’s albums and performances were highly regarded, and he remained a member of the project until 2016.

Another significant milestone in Loeffler’s career was his appearance on the soundtrack of the 2017 Woody Allen film, “Wonder Wheel.” Loeffler’s guitar playing was featured prominently throughout the film, adding a touch of Gypsy jazz authenticity to Allen’s nostalgic portrayal of 1950s Coney Island.

In addition to his work as a solo artist, Loeffler has collaborated with many other musicians over the years. He has performed with the likes of Biréli Lagrène, Stochelo Rosenberg, and Angelo Debarre, among others.

Discography:

Yorgui Loeffler has released several albums throughout his career. Here are some of his most notable releases:

For Magnio (2004): Loeffler’s debut album, which features his unique blend of traditional Gypsy jazz and contemporary jazz.

Gypsy Dreams (2006): A collaboration with French accordionist Ludovic Beier, this album features a mix of original compositions and classic Gypsy jazz standards.

Trio Sud (2010): Loeffler’s first album with his own trio, which features his brother Kevin Loeffler on rhythm guitar and Laurent Derache on bass.

Bouncin’ Around (2012): A collaboration with Dutch guitarist Paulus Schäfer, this album features a mix of original compositions and Gypsy jazz standards.

Django Extended (2014): A tribute to Django Reinhardt, this album features Loeffler and his trio performing some of Reinhardt’s most beloved compositions.

Gypsy Connection (2017): A collaboration with Dutch saxophonist Benjamin Herman, this album features a mix of Gypsy jazz and bebop.