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6th Annual Django Reinhardt Festival at Birdland 11/8-14 |
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Tuesday, 08 November 2005 |
 Dorado Schmitt, photo by Andrea Canter
After suffering a
broken arm causing him to cancel his appearance at “The Spirit of
Django” concert this July at Lincoln Center (which grew out of this
Festival), DORADO SCHMITT, from the Lorraine region of France, returns
to popular demand. The requests for him pour in all year long, a true
Django disciple ! His talent, unique personality, and 'smiles' charm
the audience from the minute he steps on the stage.
He is joined by
LUDOVIC BEIER, young Accordionist from Paris, who also is back through
audience demand. His experiences in the US have made this remarkable
artist grow in virtuosity, charisma, and as a composer and producer.
Having hit CD’s in France, he now finds himself on the cover of music
magazines with stories and photos with our Paquito D'Rivera, James
Carter, and other top he has met at Birdland.
 photo by Andrea Canter
SAMSON SCHMITT
also returns. When he first appeared here, it was as a rhythm guitarist
accompanying his dad, Dorado Schmitt. Now a star in his own right with
his Trio in Europe, he will play lead as well as rhythm. He definitely
has inherited his father's talent and charm.
New this year
will be PIERRE BLANCHARD, a virtuoso jazz violinist, also from France
who swings like mad and has a beautiful sound. Pierre has a unique
musical relationship with Dorado Schmitt.
BRIAN TORFF on Bass
is our Musical Director and can swing with the best of them,
experienced as he is having toured with Stephane Grappelli for years as
well as George Shearing, amonst many other top name artists. Watch out
for his mean solos !
At Birdland Nov. 8 –
13
 Lew Tabackin, Photo by Howard A. Gitelson
The 'Americans' will include KEN
PEPLOWSKI, one of the best jazz clarinetists in the world. HARRY ALLEN
will be there with his beautiful, rich, sax sound as well as LEW
TABACKIN who swings like mad. ROGER KELLAWAY, jazz master of the
keyboard, will join and meet 'this music' for the first time. JOEL
FRAHM on sax is back as he was a sensation last year. And newcomer to
the jazz scene, young-talented DOMINICK FARINACCI on trumpet will add
more spice to the mix.
All will be joined by GORDON LANE on
brushes on several evenings as well as DAVID LANGLOIS on 'washboard'
who will slip in on several nights, something you've got to see!
It's
a week of a 'hot jazz party', The DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL
celebrating the talent and legacy of the great jazz Guitarist DJANGO
and his unique style that has been around for almost 75 years, 'keeps
on swinging' and delighting audiences !
BIRDLAND is located at 315 West 44th Street, in NYC.
Reservations: 212 581-3080, Parking
Nearby, Shows 8:00 &11:00 pm – Cover: $30
Tues, Wed., Thurs. and Sun. $35 Fri. and Sat.
The brand new
DVD of The DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL – 2004 featuring DORADO SCHMITT
will be on sale at the Festival and you can contact producers at:
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The
Django Reinhardt Festival Group was on tour: Oct. 27-29 at The Kennedy Center, Oct. 31 & Nov.1 to The Dakota in Minn., Nov.. 3
The Napa Opera House, Nov.4 &5 Jazz Alley in Seattle, Nov. 8 – 13
Birdland in NY, and on Nov. 16 will hit The Disney Concert Hall in LA. |
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