Swing Manouche: Maria Pascual & Hugo Guezbar

The successful “Swing Manouche” concert series brings European jazz culture to the lake. On December 13, the Schlossberghalle in Starnberg will be transformed into a venue brimming with energy, virtuosity, and French flair.

The evening will center on two extraordinary artists:Maria Pascualfrom Barcelona, a charismatic singer with a commanding stage presence and warm expressiveness, andHugo Guezbar, whose spirited playing and stylistic elegance immediately captivate the audience. Together, they will guide the audience through an evening blendinggypsy swing, chanson, Latin influences, and European jazz.

The program is supported by a top-notch rhythm section: internationally sought-after guitaristGiangiacomo Rossoand Munich-based bassist, curator, and series founderJulia Hornungprovide a pulsating soundscape, groove, and subtle interplay.

The audience can expect a concert brimming with joy, musical sophistication, and that special intimacy for which the“Swing Manouche”series has become known. An evening that blends the golden era of jazz with modern energy—vibrant, elegant, and immediate.

The “Swing Manouche” series iscuratedbyJulia Hornung, a renowned figure in European Gypsy Swing who, with a keen eye, invites top international musicians to Starnberg.

– Maria Pascual (Barcelona)
Barcelona-bornsingerMaria Pascualis one of the most exciting voices on the young European swing and Gypsy jazz scene. With her warm, expressive voice, she combines the elegance of great jazz divas with Mediterranean lightness, scat improvisation, and natural stage presence. She gained international attention through her projectMaria Pascual & The Kind of Gypsies, which emerged from a meeting at the Django Festival and has already performed in Paris, Munich, and at renowned festivals. Her style blends jazz tradition, bolero, Latin influences, and modern European swing. 

- Hugo Guezbar (France)
FrenchguitaristHugo Guezbarbelongs to a new generation of French musicians who carry on the spirit of Gypsy swing with fresh energy. His playing combines technical brilliance, stylistic elegance, and that rhythmic lightness for which the French tradition centered on Django Reinhardt became world-famous. With great stage presence, musical finesse, and improvisational freedom, he captivates audiences in clubs, at festivals, and during international concert series. Hugo Guezbar embodies modern French swing with heart, passion, and class.