Paulus Schaefer

Paulus Schäfer (born 1978) is today one of the most talented Gypsy Jazz guitarists from The Netherlands.

Born into a Dutch Sinti (Gypsy) community he learned to play the guitar at a very early age. Besides listening to fellow Sinti and records of his idol Django Reinhardt, it was Wasso Grünholz – a legend within the Sinti community – from whom he learned the most.

 

After a short period of time, in which Paulus briefly took over the lead guitar of Jimmy Rosenberg in the “Gipsy Kids” Group.

He formed the Paulus Schäfer Gipsy Band and recorded his debut album “Into the Light” in 2002, followed by many concerts and numerous – headlining – invitations to jazz festivals.

Being a musician on high demand, Paulus is often to be found on stage with other musicians like The Rosenberg Trio, Biréli Lagrène, Stochelo Rosenberg, Stephane Wrembel, Al Di Meola, Fapy Lafertin, Larry Keel, Jimmy Rosenberg, Tim Kliphuis, Feigeli Prisor, Andreas Öberg, Olli Soikkeli, Gonzalo Bergara, Ritary Gaguenetti, Jan Kuiper, Jan Akkerman, Peter Beets, Tcha Limberger, Dominique Paats etc. and can be found on many albums.
He also recorded two more albums with his own group in 2006, Desert Fire and Live at the NWE Vorst with the Paulus Schäfer Gipsy Band and The Tilburg Big Band. In March 2012 he released Twelfth Year, in which he guaranteed the assistance of Tim Kliphuis, Nous’che and Stochelo Rosenberg. (source: www.paulusschaefer.com)

The Dutch Style’ Gypsy jazz is an internationally recognized style. Paul Schäfer is not only a renowned solo guitarist, but he also has many years experience in teaching workshops for beginners and advanced players.

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