I think it is doable and enjoyable, probably with members of this group and some violins from the Jazz Violin Academy. Besides being my opinion I also questioned my AI co-pilot and here is what it says : Short answer: yes — a gypsy‑jazz ensemble split between St. Augustine and Boston can be enjoyable, as long as everyone understands the feel will be slightly more relaxed than an in‑person jam. And for gypsy jazz, that’s not a deal‑breaker at all. Let me break down why. 🎸 Why Gypsy Jazz Works Surprisingly Well Online Gypsy jazz has a few built‑in advantages for remote performance: 1. The rhythm is elastic, not rigid La pompe is driving, but it’s not a metronomic pop groove. Players naturally “breathe” around the beat, and that flexibility absorbs a bit of latency. 2. The ensemble is small Usually 2–4 guitars, maybe a bass. Fewer players = fewer timing conflicts. 3. The attack is percussive but forgiving Gypsy picking has a strong transient, but the harmonic rhythm is fast enough that slight timing offsets don’t feel catastrophic. 4. Solos and accompaniment alternate Only one soloist at a time means fewer simultaneous timing dependencies. 🎧 What the latency numbers mean musically From the earlier calculation, a Boydton, VA JackTrip studio gives: - 48–68 ms total round‑trip latency between St. Augustine and Boston. Musically, here’s how that feels: Latency Range Musical Feel < 30 ms Feels almost local 30–50 ms Noticeable but playable with relaxed styles 50–70 ms Playable for swing, bossa, gypsy jazz, folk; not ideal for tight funk > 80 ms Starts to feel like call‑and‑response Your expected range sits in the “playable for swing/gypsy jazz” zone. 🎼 So… will it be enjoyable? Yes — if you approach it like a slightly looser, more conversational jam. Players will adapt quickly: - Rhythm guitar can lean a hair ahead. - Soloists can phrase with a touch more legato. - Everyone listens more intentionally. Gypsy jazz is already conversational by nature, so the slight latency becomes part of the vibe rather than a flaw.

Some of you have already experience with jam sessions online, others are considering the possibility. Obviously this is not limited to but includes Gypsy Jazz. I have launched a whole new group in SKOOL that you can join https://www.skool.com/online-jam-6255/about The whole session repertoire is available there, together with recordings of past sessions and a calendar with forthcoming sessions.

Unedited recording of our public live streaming session of January 2026 https://www.jacktrip.com/recordings/NG9GRQCcyjMddUCEt-0S4 This is just the visible part of a wider project: creating safe playgrounds online for jazz ensemble music. Everybody plays from home with zero logistics, meeting like minded people and putting study material to practice. There are several private sessions per week giving everybody the opportunity to jam. It is free. Interested ? Let me know. We can set up gypsy jazz session for those who wish. We have already violins and brave guitars are welcome. https://www.jacktrip.com/recordings/NG9GRQCcyjMddUCEt-0S4

Jimmy's and Eva's play along jam sessions are great, as anybody with Zoom can participate. Taking the concept a bit further, it would be nice to have jam sessions online in real-time where players can interact and hear each other while playing. With a fast internet connection and the right setup this is perfectly possible. A circle of friends who jam every week online privately does precisely this. We are violin and wind players and guitars as well. Setting up something similar for gypsy jazz is just a matter of finding interested participants. You get an idea of what is possible at our next public live streaming session on 29 January 2026 at 20.00 Paris time. You can watch us while it happens at https://www.jacktrip.com/events/9BRHYe__33pTBRviUxkd4 It is a great way to bring jazz standards to life in a joyful gathering. Knowing that typically about 100 spectators are watching us, adds extra excitement. The January 2026 setlist includes: Billie's Bounce Rhythm-A-Ning It Don't Mean A Thing Jitterbug Waltz Stompin' At the Savoy Little Sunflower I Fall In Love Too Easily Triste Watermelon Man All Blues Night And Day Anthropology

- Every Monday morning at 9.00 am (Paris time) Fiddle Jam on JackTrip, gypsy guitars welcome - Additional sessions can be arranged on request if you have never participated in a session on JackTrip or on SONOBUS, please ask me for a test session.