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Originally streamed on Saturday, February 27, 2021
Viewing of this concert is available until March 27, 2021.
Our night will be a homage to Volume 1 & 2 of Django and His American Friends LPs which included thirty-two selections recorded between March 2, 1935 and April 5, 1938 featuring Reinhardt and several of Europe's best jazz players in collaboration with tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, reedman Frank "Big Boy" Goudie, multi-instrumentalist Benny Carter, trumpeter Bill Coleman, trombonist Dicky Wells, cornetist Rex Stewart, clarinetist Barney Bigard, violinist Eddie South, and pianist Garnet Clark. In addition, expect set of of traditional Gypsy waltzes composed by Django Reinhard, Tchan Tchou Vidal, Fapy Lafertin, and the Ferré Brothers along with Valse Musette pieces by Gus Viseur, Tony Murena, and Jo Privat.
Personnel:
Greg Boyer - trombone
Alex Norris - trumpet
Grant Langford - sax
Michael Joseph Harris - guitar
Mike Kuhl - drums
Todd Simon - piano
Blake Meister - bass
Kris Belgica - rhythm guitar
Max Jacobs - violin
Workshop Encore:
Christine Tassan Guitar Workshop (AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH 27)