Joanna Sansone
Oisterwijk, The Netherlands
Making music and improvising is my passion in life. Coming from a Classical background, I was instantly captivated by the sound of Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France, and I have played and performed Swing and Gypsy Jazz for the last 6 years. After founding 'The Hot Cotton Club', while living in Granada, Spain, we toured Western Europe for 2 summers, spending countless hours busking on the street. It taught me a lot about live performance and being part of a band. Next, in Vermont, USA I joined another band 'Queen City Hot Club' continuing to strive for that Grappelli sound. Now my jazz quest has brought me to Holland, where gypsy jazz has roots... Life is full of adventures, and I look forward to many more while following my love for this music.