THE BASEMENT BAR

Bezique - Nu-gypsy Jazz

Line-up

Dominic Ingham - Violin

Peter Michaels - Guitar

Shirley Smart - Cello

Nu-Gypsy Acoustic Jazz

Bezique perform a variety of acoustic jazz and café music from around the world. Their repertoire includes music by Django Reinhardt, Richard Galliano, Bireli Lagrene, and others, as well as original compositions. They also incorporate an occasional rarely heard North African flavour to their repertoire through the inclusion of works by the Algerian chaabi pianist Maurice el-Medioni, giving them a uniquely cosmopolitan sound on the UK gypsy jazz scene.

Led by acclaimed cellist dynamo Shirley Smart, the band includes leading players from the London jazz scene, and presents a vibrant showcase of acoustic jazz. 

Their debut album is expected in 2025.