Blue Drag Music returns with the third Django’s Legacy concert showcasing the music of legendary gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. Since discovering Django in 1979,
John Jorgenson has become “the US Ambassador of Gypsy Jazz”. Over the years Jorgenson has continued to honour the legacy of Reinhardt by bringing his unique brand of Gypsy Jazz to the masses with his John Jorgenson Quintet.
John Wheatcroft leads a busy double-life as an artist and an educator. He has performed with artists as diverse as Billy Cobham (Miles Davis), Frank Gambale (Chick Corea), Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) and Laurence Cottle. He has also toured the world with both Carl Palmer (ELP) and John Jorgenson (Elton John/ Hellecasters).
John Jorgenson – Solo Guitar
John Wheatcroft – Solo Guitar
Micky Dunne – Rhythm Guitar
Mark Rose – Double Bass
Jake Woodward – Drums
Join Silk Road Swing every 4th Tuesday at McCloud’s Grill House. Vintage jazz and swing in the style of Django Reinhardt.
There’s no cover at McCloud’s, but please tip the band and enjoy the food and drink!
All ages are welcome.
August 28, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PLEASE ANNOUNCE
Stellar International line-up to play at Django Jamboree 2017.
Guitarist John Jorgenson, ambassador of Django Reinhardt’s music and Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis, ambassador of Stephane Grappelli’s music will perform together at the seventh annual Django Jamboree Gypsy Jazz Fest in Louisville on September 9th at U of School of Music, Margaret Comstock Concert Hall.
John Jorgenson is a fabulous guitarist and composer perhaps best known for playing in the “Hellicasters” a trio of firery Telecaster players. Jorgenson is also well known for his Bluegrass picking and video lessons.
Tim Kliphuis is a sought after performer and teacher who performs worldwide and organizes Europe’s leading Gypsy Jazz workshop camp for Violin, Guitar and Bass, the Grappelli-Django Camp in De Glind, near Amersfoort, the Netherlands.
Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, a tradition bucking all female Gypsy Jazz band from Montreal, QC, features Christine Tassanon lead guitar, Martine Gaumond – violin, Blanche Baillargeon – double bass and Lise-Anne Ross – rhythm guitar. In addition to performing, they will be teaching classes at the U of L School of Music.
In partnership with University of Louisville, Siv B. Lie, assistant professor of ethnomusicology at the University of Maryland, will deliver a presentation with live music on European Romani culture and history. Dr. Lie has conducted extensive fieldwork in the jazz manouche scene of Alsace, France.
Concerts:
Thursday, Sept 7: Django Jamboree’s outreach to the schools features a performance for middle and high school students featuring Christine Tassan et les Imposteures. -YPAS Theater, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Friday, Sept 8: Concert – Swing ’39 and The Kenny Allday Quartet, with a short presentation of Roma (Gypsy) culture by ethnomusicologist Dr. Siv B. Lie followed by an open jam session.-Jimmy Can’t Dance, 8:00 PM-12:00 AM $15.00
Saturday, Sept 9: Concert – John Jorgenson and Tim Kliphuis, Christine Tassan et les Imposteures
– Margaret Comstock Concert Hall, 8:00 PM-10:00 AM $25.00
Classes, Lectures and Jam Sessions:
Thursday, Sept 7: meet and greet/jam session for weekend attendees and sponsors 7:00 PM-? (Private residence)
Friday, Sept 8: Lecture on Romani (“Gypsy”) culture and history, U of L School of Music, time to be announced – FREE
Saturday, Sept 9: Master and Introductory Classes by the performers, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
For more information, contact
Ben Andrews
(502) 552-5174
[email protected]
www.djangojamboree.com
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MEET ME IN PARIS featuring our French Chanteuse Isabelle Fontaine -she’ll take us with her to the City of Lights!
Enjoy free live gypsy swing at Third Place Commons!
Welcome Christiaan van Hemert from the Netherlands for his first show of the season in the U.S.!
Third Place Commons has plenty of seating, a huge dance floor, and features easy access to a book store, bakery, bbq, and teriyaki.
Victor Horky invites Christiaan van Hemert to present the compositions of Django Reinhardt, as well as Christiaan’s own compositions and jazz standards for the listening and dancing pleasure of the guests at Third Place Commons. Victor is a local musician and dancer as well as leader for the band “Silk Road Swing”.
An example of Christiaan’s playing can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6-j8gadzUA
Special guest Christiaan van Hemert hails from the Hague Netherlands. Christiaan graduated with honors in violin and double bass from the conservatories in Utrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague. Later, Christiaan began performing jazz violin with high-profile artists such as the Rosenberg Trio, Mozes Rosenberg, Roby Lakatos, Alfonso Ponticelli, Tchavolo Schmitt, Lollo Meier and Paulus Schafer.
Indulge yourself in the beautiful melodies and powerful rhythms of gypsy jazz that originated so long ago!
This is a free concert provided to you by the Third Place Commons.
Victor Horky invites Christiaan van Hemert to present the compositions of Django Reinhardt, jazz standards and Christiaan’s own compositions and for the listening and dancing pleasure of the guests at the Musicquarium. Victor is a local musician and swing dancer, as well as leader for the band “Silk Road Swing”.
Special guest Christiaan van Hemert hails from the Hague Netherlands. Christiaan graduated with honors in violin and double bass from the conservatories in Utrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague. Later, Christiaan began performing jazz violin with high-profile artists such as the Rosenberg Trio, Mozes Rosenberg, Roby Lakatos, Alfonso Ponticelli, Tchavolo Schmitt, Lollo Meier and Paulus Schafer.
Indulge yourself in the beautiful melodies and powerful rhythms of gypsy jazz that originated so long ago!
There’s no cover at the Musicquarium, but please tip the band and enjoy the food and drink!
21+
the Quintet of the Hot Club of SF returns to the Palms for our JOHN PAUL GEORGE & DJANGO show, featuring our new CD of all BEATLES tunes like you’ve never heard before!
“JOHN PAUL GEORGE & DJANGO” cd release party!
Celebrating its 3rd year, Django by the Sea is the premiere Gypsy Jazz festival in New England featuring internationally renowned musicians in a truly intimate setting.
Lineup Includes:
Rhythm Future Quartet
Stephane Wrembel
Daisy Castro Quartet
Henry Acker
and more!
Swing Provence, Jazz manouche every Tuesday evening 7-9
