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| THE DJANGO FESTIVAL ALLSTARS DIZZY’S JAZZ CLUB JULY 10-13 Get ready for a musical experience that's electric, virtuosic, and straight from the heart. The Django Festival Allstars bring the legendary Django Reinhardt's gypsy jazz legacy roaring into the 21st century — and it's hotter than ever. With blazing guitar riffs, soaring violin lines, dazzling accordion solos, rock-solid rhythm, and deep grooves on the double bass, this all-acoustic ensemble blends old-school swing with fresh energy and contemporary flair. It's tradition with a twist — and it swings hard . At the heart of the band is Samson Schmitt, son of gypsy jazz icon Dorado Schmitt, carrying the torch forward with passion and precision. Alongside him, a dream team of international virtuosos light up the stage with music that celebrates Django, channels Ellington and Armstrong, and surprises with original compositions — and even a "Stevie Wonder moment. From the cafés of 1930s Paris to today's biggest jazz stages, the Allstars keep Django's spirit alive — and dancing. Featuring: SAMSON SCHMITT – Lead Guitar LUDOVIC BEIER – Accordion & Accordina PIERRE BLANCHARD – Violin ANTONIO LICUSATI – Double Bass FRANCKO MEHRSTEIN – Rhythm Guitar Tour Dates: June 26: Festival Django Reinhardt, Fontainebleau, France July 4: Montreal Jazz Festival, Canada 5: Keystone Korner, Baltimore, MD 6: Keystone Korner, Baltimore, MD 8: The Kate, OId Saybrook, CT 9: University Club Private Concert, NY 10-13: Dizzy's, Jazz@ Lincoln Center, NY 15: LTV Studios, Wainscott, NY "Sensational." — George Benson "Hardest swinging group at the Newport Jazz Festival." — Downbeat "Best jazz show in town." — The Wall Street Journal write your comments about the article :: © 2025 Jazz News :: home page |