Welcome! Django in June is New England’s premier occasion to celebrate, study and just plain enjoy the musical tradition unwittingly launched en France some 75 years ago by Django Reinhardt, a tradition now known by many as “Gypsy jazz.” In 2007, the event will be held between June 12th and 17th on the campus of Smith College in beautiful Northampton, MA.
Django in June is really two events in one. For the general public, we’ll host concerts on both Friday and Saturday nights at the lovely Helen Hills Hills Chapel. These shows offer the opportunity to enjoy world-class Gypsy jazz artists in a live, intimate setting – without the additional expense and bother of a flight to Europe! If you already know which concert(s) you would like to attend and you just need tickets, get them here.
For musicans, (including players of guitar, violin, mandolin, accordion and bass), we offer a variety of opportunities to learn and share. This year, for the first time, musicians will have the option of attending Django Camp – the first such music camp in the US devoted entirely to Gypsy jazz – which will run from Tuesday evening through Sunday noon. For those who would rather just drop in on the weekend for jamming, a la carte clinics and performances as we’ve done in the past, that will still be an option and we’d love to see you.
So please, join us in the way that suits you best for some of the funnest, finest music on the planet.
Allons-y mes amis!
Andrew Lawrence
Event Organizer
413-268-0068
[email protected]
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