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| The Spirit Of Django Reinhardt 2005 The Spirit Of Django Reinhardt Concert event returns to Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall (July 27) for the 3rd year having played to sold-out houses and having built a following of loyal fans of the music of legendary French gypsy Guitarist, Django. Producers, Pat Philips & Ettore Stratta have assembled a cast that will undoubtedly keep the audience on the edge of its seats and to their feet during this hot swinging , romantic/melodic evening of musical heaven. With Dorado Schmitt gypsy legend from the Lorraine region of France on Guitar leading the Concert of Django favorites, standards, some original material, sometimes breaking into romantic song , full of personality, and authenticity, the concert is in great hands! Dorado is joined by Virtuoso Violinist Florin Niculescu, originally from Rumania and living in Paris, coming to Lincoln Center for the first time. Together they make musical history. Ludovic Beer, young Accordion whiz also from Paris returns by popular demand ! Dorado’s son, Samson Schmitt on Rhythm Guitar and a star in Europe, joins “Dad”. Newcomer, young Joscho Stephan hails from Germany and in his trio is joined also by his Dad, Gunter Stephan, on Rhythm Guitar and Max Schaaf on Bass. He will dazzle you with his technique and mastery of the guitar. And our very own Brian Torff, who toured years with the great Stephane Grappelli, will be on Bass with Dorado and gang joined by tasty drummer/percussionist David Sillerman, part of the event for the first time. Add to all this Latin/Jazz Superstar, Paquito D'Rivera who will be the Special Guest of the evening. Paquito has had the pleasure of performing with some of the above before and is eager to step in again and join the musical fun. There will be pure “joy” in Alice Tully Hall on July 27th at 7 PM. The Producers started The Django Reinhardt Festival almost 6 years ago at Birdland in New York and found there was a big ‘underground’ and ‘overground’ of fans of the music of Django. With the success of the Festival came The Spirit of Django Concert and the opportunity for the American audiences to fall in love with many of the European artists who had never before performed in the US such as Dorado, Ludovic, and Samson So they have been returning and are joined by “new faces” in the world of the music of Django!! Several of these artists will travel to Yoshi'sS in Oakland, California after Lincoln Center and return in the Fall to The Kennedy Center, The Disney Theathre in Los Angeles, and The Festival to be held on Nov. 8 – 13 at Birdland, it’s home in New York City. The music of Django has proven its staying power, having become prominent in the 30’s and 40’s when Django teamed with world class jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli to form the Hot Club Quintet which made musical history, the most successful musical jazz partnership in European history. This hot swing form of Jazz is as alive today as it’s been all though the years bringing new young musicians who’ve become devoted to the unique style of Django. No form of music has weathered the trends in the industry over the years quite like this music, maintained melody and a charismatic presence. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |