Masterclass with Paulus Schäfer

## Part of the London Gypsy Jazz Festival 2026, presented by Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club

Join us at Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club for an exclusive masterclass with one of today’s most celebrated gypsy jazz guitarists, Paulus Schäfer.

Born into the Dutch Sinti community, Paulus began playing guitar at an early age under the guidance of Sinti legend Waso Grünholz and inspired by the great Stochelo Rosenberg. Over the years, he has forged a distinctive voice within the Django Reinhardt tradition, blending deep respect for the roots of gypsy jazz with a rich harmonic palette and lyrical sophistication.

This rare, intimate session offers a unique opportunity to study with a world-class artist whose career has taken him from major international festivals to iconic concert halls across Europe and the USA.

Full details and booking at the Toulouse Lautrec website: https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/etn/masterclass-with-paulus-schafer/

PLEASE NOTE that this event is not organised or hosted by the London Jazz Guitar Society. Please direct enquiries to Nolan Regent at Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club.

#### What to Expect

Advanced Right-Hand Technique & La Pompe – Refining tone, attack and rhythmic drive.
Improvisation Concepts & Harmonic Language – Exploring melodic development, chord substitutions and creating authentic swing phrasing.
Developing Your Own Sound – How to honour the Django tradition while cultivating individuality.
Repertoire & Interpretation – Approaches to classic standards and contemporary gypsy jazz compositions.
Interactive Q&A – Insights into touring, recording, practice discipline and sustaining a professional career.
Live Demonstrations – Hear nuanced examples up close in an intimate club environment.

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#### Who Is It For?

• Guitarists (intermediate to advanced recommended)
• Jazz musicians exploring the gypsy jazz style
• Students of the Django Reinhardt tradition
• Dedicated listeners and serious enthusiasts

Participants are welcome to bring their instruments.