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Clement Reboul

Clément Reboul is a French guitarist, educator, and bandleader specializing in jazz manouche, the vibrant style pioneered by Django Reinhardt.

Based near Paris, he has spent more than fifteen years performing throughout France and abroad with a collective of professional musicians he founded and coordinates. The ensemble performs in a variety of formats, from intimate duos to larger groups featuring violin, clarinet, accordion, or vocals, always with the same goal: bringing the energy, elegance, and spontaneity of gypsy jazz to every performance.

Alongside his work as a performer, Clément is one of the leading online educators dedicated to jazz manouche. Through his website, YouTube channel, and educational programs, he has helped thousands of guitarists around the world discover and learn this unique musical tradition.

Whether on stage, at festivals, or during private events, Clément’s approach combines respect for the Django Reinhardt tradition with a fresh, accessible, and engaging style that appeals to both jazz enthusiasts and wider audiences.

Clément Reboul: How to Love and Learn Gypsy Jazz

by Scott Lichtman
August 20, 2026

While searching for gypsy jazz videos to spotlight on All About Jazz, this interviewer discovered the music of Frenchman Clément Reboul. Performing as “Clément Reboul's Jazz Manouche," he and his collective had produced a zesty version on YouTube of “Take the 'A' Train," among other gypsy jazz songs and adaptations. Having launched his gypsy jazz educational YouTube channel in 2009, Reboul possesses a well-thought-out framework for explaining the genre--what to listen for and how to get started playing--that ...