Gypsy Jazz from the North
The Gunnar
Hilmarsson Trio
Reykjavík · Iceland
Where Django's spirit meets the cold fire of the North Atlantic — hot jazz, tender melodies, and the wild soul of Iceland.
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Who We Are
Born of long winter nights and the crackling warmth of Reykjavík's intimate venues, The Gunnar Hilmarsson Trio breathes new life into the tradition of Gypsy Jazz. With Manouche swing as their mother tongue and Iceland's haunting landscapes woven into every chord, they create something entirely their own.
Rooted in the legacy of Django Reinhardt yet fearlessly Nordic in spirit, the trio moves fluidly between tender ballads and breathtaking velocity — always with the warmth, wit, and spontaneity that defines the best of hot jazz.
From the candlelit rooms of Kex Hostel to concert halls across Scandinavia and Bimhuis Amsterdam, their music invites you to close your eyes and travel.
- Gunnar HilmarssonGuitar
- Leifur GunnarssonDouble Bass
- Jóhann GuðmundssonGuitar
“The guitar speaks, the bass replies — and between them, silence becomes music.”
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Available for Private & Public Events
Whether you're planning an intimate garden soirée, a wedding celebration, a corporate gathering, or a public concert — The Gunnar Hilmarsson Trio brings warmth, elegance, and spontaneous joy to every occasion.
We perform across Iceland and are available for international bookings throughout Scandinavia and Europe.
Direct enquiries
gunnarhil@gmail.com