Van Django is an acoustic string ensemble made up of four of Canada’s most talented and eclectic musicians; violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche and bassist Brent Gubbels.

Van Django’s music is punchy, driving and rhythmically inventive, combining a wealth of musical influences while maintaining their roots in the gypsy jazz made famous by the 1930’s Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Beyond that it’s pure flights of dazzling fancy and boundless creativity, featuring original compositions and arrangements and humorous mash-ups. Be sure to check out their rendition of Cream’s “White Room”, (aptly re-titled “Chambre Blanc”) and their numerous arrangements of Beatles classics like “A Day In The Life” and “Norwegian Wood”.

Since the group’s formation in 1998, they have toured extensively in Canada as well as international forays to the US, Europe and China. The group has shared the stage with gypsy jazz luminaries such as the John Jorgenson Quintet, the legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Romane. They have also been featured every year in the Vancouver Gypsy Jazz Festival, April in Paris since it’s inception in 2006.