The Hot Club of Victoria

The Hot Club of Victoria celebrates the music of Django Reinhardt and the irresistible swing of 1930s and ’40s Paris.

Bringing together some of Victoria’s veteran musicians, the band pays tribute to Reinhardt’s pioneering jazz manouche sound — fiery acoustic guitars, driving rhythm, lyrical violin, and the unmistakable pulse of the Hot Club of France. Drawing from Django’s classic repertoire and the jazz standards that defined the era, Hot Club of Victoria captures the warmth, virtuosity, and joyful swing of one of jazz history’s most distinctive musical traditions. It’s music made for listening, dancing, and raising a glass: timeless European swing played by musicians who have spent decades performing in Victoria’s jazz and roots music community.