Friday, Sep 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
Schedule of Events:
2:00 PM: PEARL DJANGO / 3 PARTS BOURBON
Experience an unforgettable evening with Pearl Django, masters of Hot Club jazz, and their two decades of musical artistry. Revel in the rhythms of Django Reinhardt’s legacy, brought to life by Pearl Django’s strings and the dynamic accordion of David Lange.
Pearl Django
Pearl Django, a revered ensemble in the Hot Club jazz tradition, has been a festival staple for 18 years. With over two decades of performances, they’re celebrated for their virtuosic strings, vibrant Bal Musette hues, and rhythmic swing. Their music, rooted in the legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, spans jazz standards and originals. Globally recognized, they’ve graced the Festival Django Reinhardt in France and NPR’s airwaves, earning a loyal fanbase and consistently filling venues.
3 Parts Bourbon
Take one part Michael Gray, Pearl Django's fiddler extraordinaire, add one part jazz 'cellist James Hinkley (3-cent Stamp/Billet-Deux), round that out with a potent shot of virtuoso accordion from David Lange, and you have 3 Parts Bourbon
This performance is going to be something very cool & unique for a tasty afternoon experience!
Cost: $50/60*
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7:30 PM: AURORE VOILQUÉ QUARTET
Aurore Voilqué, a violin prodigy since age 4, has journeyed from classical orchestras to the Paris metro, forming the Aurore Quartet in 2003. Her evolution into gypsy jazz led to collaborations with Thomas Dutronc and performances at major French jazz festivals and clubs. Notable achievements include playing at New York’s Birdland, recording the tribute album “Djangolized” with Rhoda Scott, and participating in international music projects. Her work spans from electro-jazz fusion to artistic partnerships, like with Angelo Debarre for the “Bohemian Waltz” album. Aurore’s influence extends to jazz programming and teaching, with performances across Europe and tributes to the late Belle Du Berry. Her passion for music continues to resonate on stages worldwide.
Sam Farthing - Guitar, Stéphane Wrembel - Guitar, Aurore Volique - Violin, Debi Botos - Guitar
Cost: $60/70*
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