Hey everyone, I’m in the middle of a very busy tour right now, so I haven’t had as much time as I’d like to stay on top of the SKOOL page. That said, I’ve added a few new things to the classroom: - 15 Must-Know Gypsy Jazz Tunes - Gypsy Jazz Workshops The 15 Must-Know Tunes are the core repertoire we use at camps, and the Workshops section includes upcoming events—so take a look and see what’s coming up. I’ll also be releasing my “One Lick Does It All” course soon. Check everything out when you get a chance, and let me know if you have any questions! All the best,Jimmy

The first day, I honestly wasn’t sure I was going to make it. Between emails from Transavia asking me to give up my seat, a two-hour line just to check my bag, and barely getting to the gate in time… it was a close one.Luckily, I’ve developed a deep fear of missing flights over the years, so I always show up extra early ✈️ If you’ve never been to Grappelli-Django Camp, I can’t recommend it enough. Tim Kliphuisbrings together incredible musicians and teachers—and just as importantly, people who are genuinely great to be around. That combination creates such a positive atmosphere for both students and faculty. It’s truly a win-win. It’s always a privilege and an honor to share the music of Django Reinhardt with so many wonderful people, both in Europe and the US 🇺🇸 If getting to Europe feels like too much, and you’re experiencing a little FOMO—Tim, Adrien Chevalier, and I are hosting the first US edition of Grappelli-Django Camp at the Ashokan Center in Olive Bridge, NY, February 20–22. It was also an honor to share the stage with Reinier Voet for a few tunes. One of the very first solos I ever transcribed (almost 20 years ago!) was “Some Of These Days” played by Jimmy Rosenberg, featuring a rhythm section with two people I’m lucky to now call friends—Simon Planting and Reinier Voet.