[Dixielandjazz] DJANGO REINHARDT LIVES ((at Lincoln Center and then Yoshi's)

[Steve barbone]

Well, this event sounds like a barn burner. And look at those ticket prices.
Looks like OKOM drawing power in NYC is growing stronger and stronger.

Note to Tamas: Can you fill us in on Rumanian violinist Florin Niculescu,
and Guitarist Dorado Schmidt? And also Joscho Stephan and the rest? All of
us worldwide should know who Paquito D'Rivera is.

Go if you can. To Tully hall in NYC, or Yoshi's in Oakland.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone


The GRAND MARNIER FOUNDATION presents "The SPIRIT OF DJANGO REINHARDT" 2005

HOT SWING JAZZ Returns to Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall July 27 ­ 7 PM

DORADO SCHMITT, Legendary Guitarist, a Favorite, Returns !!!
FLORIN NICULESCU, Major Swing Violinist from Rumania Arrives !!!
The young Virtuoso JOSCHO STEPHAN and Trio from Germany  - Debuts !!!
Plus *** Special Guest:  PAQUITO D¹RIVERA and MoreŠ

The SPIRIT of DJANGO REINHARDT Concert event returns to Lincoln Center's
Alice Tully Hall 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 BEIER, young Accordion whiz
also from Paris returns by popular demand !  Dorado¹s 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 D¹RIVERA 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 REINHARDT.  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 ³new faces² in the world of the
music of DJANGO ! 

Several of these artists will travel to YOSHI'S in Oakland, California after
Lincoln Center and return in the Fall to The KENNEDY CENTER, The DISNEY
THEATRE in Los Angeles, and The DJANGO FESTIVAL  to be held on Nov. 8 ­ 13
at Birdland, it¹s home in New York City.

The music of DJANGO REINHARDT 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 it¹s been all though the
years bringing new young musicians who¹ve 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.  Joy to the audience !  July 27th at 7 PM.

A new DVD will soon be released of The DJANGO REINAHRDT FESTIVAL 2003 and
2004 live from Birdland.  For information:  patmusic2 at aol.com

Participating Sponsors:

The BUCKINGHAM HOTEL                      Media Partner:
57th Street at Sixth Avenue              The VILLAGE VOICE

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With the cooperation and assistance of Midori & Friends
With the Support of The Cultural Services of The French Embassy in NY

For Tickets: 
Alice Tully Hall Box office at Broadway at 65th Street  (212)- 875-5050 or
call Centercharge (212) 721-6500 or purchase online at www.lincolncenter.org
Prices:  $57, $55, $50, $45, $35