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Caravan is a world traveling acoustic instrumental jazz group from Madison, WI. They are primarily influenced by the legendary Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. The ensemble also pulls influence from American Swing, Jazz, Latin, Parisian Waltz, European Folk and other vintage Jazz sources!
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Caravan (fully acoustic by candle light) at North Street Cabaret
On November 21st, 2026, we present our now annual fully acoustic by candlelight gig at the North Street Cabaret in Madison, WI! A power outage and some quick thinking forced us into this situation in 2024. Now it is an annual tradition. This one very nearly sold out last year. So grab your tickets early!
Hot Club Records "Django Festival 14" Comp Placement!
Before forming the band, the first two records Caravan bandleader Christo Ruppenthal ever heard in the Django style outside of Django himself were on Hot Club Records. So it’s truly an honor to have our original “Je Ne Sais Quoi” included on their new Django Festival 14 playlist compilation!
Brand New Music! "Latcho Drom"
Caravan in Bangalore India at Windmills Craftworks!
Caravan at the Portage Center for the Arts
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